About stuff people couldn't care less about!
Well after many, many hours of putting it all back together, yesterday I ran the engine for the first time. Its would be very interesting to know how long it has been since this engine last ran, I dare say 20 years. It started in about 4 kicks and ran very well, idling fine and making no strange noises.
Just need to get the tank back from the painter now which should be next weekend then take it for a run – can’t wait!
Well things have moved along since last month.
Engine is all back in one large lump after replacing all bearings, oil seals and gaskets. We only have a parts manual to assist in the re-assembly but I’ve been there before.
Engine is now back in the bike and the majrity on bits now back where they should be.
the new exhausts look very nice but only the left side fits weel. The right side pipe appears to be missing and bend to get it hug the fram a bit which results in the exhaust sticking out at an odd angle.
Bought a battery for it today, will test for spark tomorrow night.
Tank at the painters getting white applied to knee cut outs along with decals and a clear top coat.
Hope to fire up this weekend assuming we sort out the exhaust.
Pic below from a week ago. Updates to come.
I haven’t been to Bali for about 12 years but its changed.
Its a bit like a low rent Singapore (at least the shopping centres are).
The traffic is mad as always.
There are no mingy dogs.
There are no sidewalk watch sellers following you up the road.
No one has asked me for jiggy jig or drugs.
Its hard work with kids.
Bali has grown up. Food is about the same price as Perth (at the nice restaurants).