New bike.

[bartmead]

Hi. I just bought a 79 650 Special. It hasn't run since 1984ish. I've removed the tank, petcocks, and carbs. Very crusty so far. I am new to this bike but I have some experience with old stuff. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions in the future. I think forums like this are extremely valuable and I look forward to picking your brains and possibly providing some helpful insights as I bring this cool bike back to life.
77 GL1000
96 Virago 535
07 Vstar 1100 Silverado
08 Heritage Softail Classic

 

[Jim]

Welcome to the forum!! We love pics here...

 

[Mailman]

Yeah, welcome! You came to the right place, let’s see your new toy!

 

[Bushyeyed1]

Looking forward to the project! Pics are a must!

 

[ThatXS650Guy]

Welcome. What are your plans?

 

[bartmead]

Clean and inspect. And then clean and inspect.
If it’s upside down, I apologize. I’ll figure it out.

 

[fredintoon]

Hi. I just bought a 79 650 Special. It hasn't run since 1984ish. I've removed the tank, petcocks, and carbs. Very crusty so far. I am new to this bike but I have some experience with old stuff. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions in the future. I think forums like this are extremely valuable and I look forward to picking your brains and possibly providing some helpful insights as I bring this cool bike back to life.
77 GL1000
96 Virago 535
07 Vstar 1100 Silverado
08 Heritage Softail Classic

Hi bartmead and welcome,
all manner of advice available here.
Ignore those who advocate hard-tailing and/or swapping ignition or charging systems and you'll be fine.

 

[buzzword]

Hi bartmead and welcome,
all manner of advice available here.
Ignore those who advocate hard-tailing and/or swapping ignition or charging systems and you'll be fine.

eyeroll.

as someone who has swapped both, here’s my response:



¯\_(ツ)_/¯


do whatcha want!

 

[fredintoon]

[QUOTE="buzzword, post: 651911, member: 21328"
]eyeroll.
as someone who has swapped both, here’s my response:

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

do whatcha want![/QUOTE]

Hi buzz,
although your pictograph's meaning escapes me you are absolutely correct. A rider's bike is theirs to modify as they wish.
BUT
When your hardtail gives you slipped discs and your ersatz electrics leave you pushing in the dark don't come whining to me about it.

 

[Mailman]

If it’s upside down, I apologize. I’ll figure it out.

Here you go, I righted them.

 

[bartmead]

Here's another attempt to post some pix

 

[Mailman]

Ooof! That’s a lot of corrosion in there! Be very careful when removing the float hinge pins. Those posts can be fragile.

 

[fredintoon]

Ooof! That’s a lot of corrosion in there! Be very careful when removing the float hinge pins. Those posts can be fragile.
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Hi Mailman,
what has always worked for me to remove the float pivot pins is one hit on the end with a spring-loaded centerpunch,
pops the pin out just enough to grip with a pair of pliers and pull.