Monday, February 20, 2012

Checklist.

Before test riding:
- Find and install a battery
- Remove points cover, place on ground/in gear and torque the points cam bolt to 17 Ft-lbs
- Repair brakes (and buy new cable and pedal)
- Add air to tires
- Find and install a chain
- Lube all cables
- Find better mounting for throttle cable splitter
- Check / adjust timing
- Check / adjust clutch
- Check fuel valve and re-mount fuel tank

Before riding local:
- Repair all electrics (turn signal flasher, brake lights)
- License and insurance? Vintage/Classic/Historic plates?
- Repair (weld) kickstand, chain guard and front fender cable guide

Before riding highway:
- Replace clutch basket (and place permanent screws and gasket in clutch housing cover)
- Replace tires?(close examination)
- Rear fender - fix or replace
- New spark plugs
- Strip varnish off covers
- Stitch seat?
- Install luggage carrier
- Check dent in front fork - travel is ok? Fluid check?
- Sound test spokes

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