Howdy,
I'm looking for other Rickman enthusiasts. I was recently give the 1973 125 that I my father had. It was the first dirt bike I ever rode, so there is some interest in getting it running again.
It quit back in the 80's. No spark. So I know going in that I'll need a magneto, coil or stator. He dropped it off this weekend and it is way rougher than I thought. I started tearing it down today and pretty much have it stripped to the frame. The bad news is she has sat for the last four years under a deck with no spark plug in it. Sure enough the crank case is or was full of rusy watter. :(
I'm bummin at the moment because I fear this is the kiss of death for this bike. I'm looking for leads on parts, etc.
Any ideas ? I have the shop manual but the one thing it doesn't have is a parts break down.
I'll need just about ever dang bearing, seal and gasket known to man just for starters.
(there are photos on our site if interested).