I agree with most, if not all, of the above but I would add..............GIVE IT A BATH. No one likes to work on a dirty bike.
If there was an "unlike" button I would press it right now over that statement. It ranks right up there with "I removed the headlight and saw a wiring nest so I ripped out the wiring", or "I just bought and installed a carb rebuild KIT". Just have seen too many newbies make the FATAL decision to axe the wiring instead of fixing it as they go.Yesterday, I had the change to inspect the wiring situation and decided to just buy a new harness. Tires are in dire shape as well.
Time, OK, let's remember, I'm the "I told you so" kind of guy.Time is a biggest factor. I work 60 hours a week. But appreciate the feedback.
If the wiring has been molested by previous owners, at some point, replacement is certainly more efficient.Time is a biggest factor. I work 60 hours a week. But appreciate the feedback.
Agreed.If the wiring has been molested by previous owners, at some point, replacement is certainly more efficient.
Especially if you see stuff like this:
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Not to mention how many issues/problems/needed maint items you find and fix while cleaning.I agree with most, if not all, of the above but I would add..............GIVE IT A BATH. No one likes to work on a dirty bike.
If there was an "unlike" button I would press it right now over that statement. It ranks right up there with "I removed the headlight and saw a wiring nest so I ripped out the wiring", or "I just bought and installed a carb rebuild KIT". Just have seen too many newbies make the FATAL decision to axe the wiring instead of fixing it as they go.
Or.....the CV carbs were junk so I got a set of "VM style" and I can't get it jetted......it keeps fouling.....and runs hotAdd on the "I read about the problematic charging system on these bikes so I got a __________. Can somebody help me because it won't run now?"
Especially if you see stuff like this:
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Lol. Fair enough.Time, OK, let's remember, I'm the "I told you so" kind of guy.
The responders to your thread couldn't be a more experienced bunch. We've all BTDT several times over. Trust this bunch.Lol. Fair enough
Listen to these guys. They have so much knowledge and it's free. They have saved my butt a couple of times on things.If the wiring has been molested by previous owners, at some point, replacement is certainly more efficient.
Lol. Fair enough.
Bike ran. Great start to being able to trouble shoot and to get the bike running good9400 miles. I put a new battery in it and new gas. Took a while but it kicked over. It ran kinda rough but it seems to be working it’s self out.
Proberbly the best thing you could do after reading through this threadI’ll sell it to you…
Lot of info and link givenIm leaning toward cafe. Money isn’t really a concern, but I still have to justify it to the wife. Any suggestion on reputable websites for parts?
The bike ran..............why the new harness. .....................What did you find to make the decision to buy a new one.Yesterday, I had the change to inspect the wiring situation and decided to just buy a new harness. Tires are in dire shape as well.
I'm going to be blunt and you may take offense but i have seen this so many times when the potential to get a bike sorted, especially when it will run from the get go.............. When people strip, change , buy new parts, and ignore advice asked and given, before doing things, then running into problems and getting frustrated when the advice is confusing due to so many changes have been done without a structure. Then the advice is all over the place because different people are giving advice for the different parts of the changes that have been made, that could be the source of problem that are arisingTime is a biggest factor. I work 60 hours a week. But appreciate the feedback.