Success!! She runs!!

[Mrunclegibbons]

Sorry if this kinda post isn't allowed, I'm just super excited!
I got a '71 xs1b barn find for $350 2 weeks ago or so. I cleaned the carbs, changed the oil, put some fresh gas in her, and had to do some rewiring odds and ends (which terrifies me, btw). Last night I put the battery on the tender and could hardly sleep I was so excited to try to fire her up. This morning, I walked out to the bike and gave her a couple kicks and she soared to life!!!

Thanks for all your answers to my silly questions. I'm sure I'll have many more as I continue restoring this beauty.

 

[azman857]

We've all been there. First run after any major maintenance is an event and the first run is always exciting. Welcome to the fold.

 

[Downeaster]

You fit right in. Anybody who's heart doesn't beat faster on the first start after resurrecting a project, no matter how many wheels, just ain't right.

You should've seen me the first time I started my old Farmall. It'd been sitting in the bushes for who knows how long and I'd completely rebuilt the motor, including a replacement block as the original was cracked from not having antifreeze in it when parked. I rode that thing up and down the driveway at a blistering 2.5 MPH in "high" gear for an hour, grinning like an idiot the whole time.

 

[nj1639]

Kinda like the kid not being able to sleep the night before Christmas only to awaken and find a real pony under the tree.

 

[Mailman]

Sorry if this kinda post isn't allowed

Not allowed? Hell man, we want to see the video so we can all be excited with you! Congratulations!

 

[Mike G]

Agreed, always feels like you brought it back to life. Congratulations!

 

[Mrunclegibbons]

You folks are awesome. I’ve seen some forums that are absolutely toxic. Everyone here is super supportive and responsive and helpful. Cheers!

 

[bosco659]

You folks are awesome. I’ve seen some forums that are absolutely toxic. Everyone here is super supportive and responsive and helpful. Cheers!

I agree - I belong to half a dozen groups / forums and this by far is the best. Thumbs up to all members!