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Kicked until it stopped. Engine is on a stand with no carb or exhaust connected. Engine and trans are dry. I need to flush it with kerosene to get the 30 year solidified gunk out before i put anything back in. To answer the upcoming question, i haven't torn the motor down, so all the seals...

alright, i'm finally back at it after a few months off from an ATV wreck. So when i stopped working on the bike i had just gotten the thing torn down and was about to start on the engine. As a bit of a heads up, this is my first time doing work this "in depth" and the bike is a backyard...

Good, got 2 friends lined up to help. I can supervise :D

What does the beast way? How many strong and able friends to move it from frame to dolly?

If something like this already exists please direct me to it. Otherwise, I'd like to make one. Basically a spreadsheet/database that lists common parts (screws, nuts, washers, rings, etc ) that are interchangeable with other parts/commonly available at a lower price. Be it a screw from home...

That's what i figured, plus the girlfriend leaves the house first, so i figured, "Meh, let her figure it out.":devil:

Just started it in the garage, left the garage door open about 4 inches to allow fresh air. My only thought is, "Hey Choncer, Hydrogen rises, so opening it at the floor ain't gonna do crap." Anyone offer insight into this? Am I about to blow up my garage?

Interested in the carb holders, bar switch, and brake lines. PM me.

Wacko - There will be so many pics you'll be sick of them Down - They're all like that. I bought a chilton manual to figure out the HVAC system on a friends car one time, it wasn't in there. The whole damn manual and nothing on the HVAC system except for references to the circulation path of...

Down, i was going through the tech links last night and found my self book marking everything, so i figured i'd just book mark the tech links page. A quick point of curiosity, i've seen a number of 3rd party manuals referenced to, is there a "divining" authority on these for which is the most...

I'm the proud owner of a rusted, dilapidated, 1979 XS650 Special. The bike belonged to my uncle and had been sitting in his driveway since 1984, up until i asked him if he was ever going to do anything with it. I have moderate mechanical experience, however no small engine experience and no...