Progress report: Two steps forward one step back. It seems like every time I work on my bike I find more stuff to fix.
Hope I get to ride this bike before I die of old age or go bankrupt!
Done so far,
Carbs rebuilt
Petcocks rebuilt ( one later replaced with new)
Clutch pushrods replaced with older style long one piece
Clutch pushrods seal and inner bearing replaced
Stator pulled and cleaned ( it was soaked with oil)
New fuel lines
Straighten bent kickstand and replace missing bumper
New grips
New mirrors
New clutch cable
Degrease frame
New front sprocket
Repair oil leak on starter gear case/ replace missing bolt
Clean and re oil K+N air filters
Pull battery box, clean and paint
Re install carbs, air boxes , battery box
Test rotor and stator with ohm meter
Clean, inspect and lube clutch worm gear
Parts bought but not yet installed
Front brake pads
Rear brake shoes
Points
Plugs
Alternator brushes
Engine oil
Sump filter, oil filter, new gaskets
(Ordered today) left side crankcase oil seal and rotor puller
Rear sprocket
New chain
Fresh fork oil
Left side cover gasket
New battery
Handlebar dampers
Will be getting new tires mounted in a couple of weeks
So here is how it now sits
My grips and mirrors
Freshly painted battery box installed
Today while working on my bike I decided to really wiggle my rear wheel while it was up on the center stand. I had not noticed any play in the swing arm before and thought maybe the previous owner had already replaced the swing arm bushings. WRONG! When I really worked it I could hear clunk clunk clunk and see the swing arm move.
So....one more thing in the to do column.
I don't know if anyone still reads this or if I'm writing it for my own amusement, but I shall soldier on.