Well, it's a couple weeks later than my last post. I installed new, non vacuum petcocks, new clutch rod bushing and seal and tightened the nut on the Trans output shaft. Thanks 5 twins for the tip to check that. I thought it was tight, but I noticed the lock tab on the washer had not been folded up against the nut. Between tightening that nut and the new bushing and seal on the clutch rod, the oil leaks appear to be fixed.
Now there's a new issue. After running it around the block and back in the garage, and shutting it off, both the headlight shell and tail light lens were quite hot to the touch. Bike started running rough just before I got back to my driveway. Started it again and it ran poorly, then all the electrics shut off. I checked the fuses and all were good. Battery checked at 12.67v, but nothing works. Unless I'm missing something, I'm assuming it's a connection problem somewhere, first guess would be in the headlight shell. If it was a short I would think a fuse would have blown. Probably won't get to check it until the weekend. I know the bike is 44 years old, but it is frustrating. I've built British bikes from boxes of parts with less problems, plus the RE 650 Interceptor is calling to me.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks
Now there's a new issue. After running it around the block and back in the garage, and shutting it off, both the headlight shell and tail light lens were quite hot to the touch. Bike started running rough just before I got back to my driveway. Started it again and it ran poorly, then all the electrics shut off. I checked the fuses and all were good. Battery checked at 12.67v, but nothing works. Unless I'm missing something, I'm assuming it's a connection problem somewhere, first guess would be in the headlight shell. If it was a short I would think a fuse would have blown. Probably won't get to check it until the weekend. I know the bike is 44 years old, but it is frustrating. I've built British bikes from boxes of parts with less problems, plus the RE 650 Interceptor is calling to me.
Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Thanks