nazereth666
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Ok it looks like the boot from the carb to the cylinder is split in two, that would explain the tape... anyone know where I can get a new one?
nazereth666 said:There is a tube running from back near the sprocket to the middle of the cylinder and another running from the bottom of the cylinder near the sprocket.
One or both of those tubes used to connect to the oil reservoir which was located behind the number plate on the right side of the bike. If it's not there, someone removed it. I'm betting that you could just run premix but it might be wise to seal off those tubes to prevent additional air leaning out your mixture.
Having said all that, I have a twin to your bike in a shed out back. Mine has probably been run 20 hours and was then drug along all over the world and stored while I was in the military. It still looks nearly new and only the foam on the air filter rotted away. I suspect with a thorough cleanup as suggested above, your bike will run like a bat. :) About 15 years ago, I cleaned mine, checked the carb and gas tank, fired it up and it ran perfectly. I was amazed by that and will probably repeat that drill next spring.
I'm curious what you paid for your bike and/or what such a bike is worth today. I know some folks do vintage moto with old bikes and I'm interested in selling mine. I'd just like to get an idea of what a fair price is.
That is no 74 seat and tank!nazereth666 said:Here is a picture I took yesterday, as you can see this bike has seen its days.
whenfoxforks-ruled said:That is no 74 seat and tank!
nazereth666 said:The oil tank is there... I did an oil change on the bike a couple days ago lol.
Hmm... ok... well... "theres your problem" OKAY so it runs premix now. Heh what do you suggest I do to reverse this mistake?Rotorranch said:I don't see the oil injection tank in the pics.
If you drained the gearbox (transmission) oil...that's not the oil tank.
The oil tank should be beside the airbox on the right side, if I remember correctly.
Rotor
nazereth666 said:Hmm... ok... well... "theres your problem" OKAY so it runs premix now. Heh what do you suggest I do to reverse this mistake?
nazereth666 said:Hmm... ok... well... "theres your problem" OKAY so it runs premix now. Heh what do you suggest I do to reverse this mistake?
nazereth666 said:I think I will run premix it isn't that big of a deal on my part. I just hope I havn't done untold damage to the motor with my mistake. makes me feel pretty stupid...
The Suzi lubes the right side crank bearing with the injector. We would split the case, and drill a weep hole to the bearing in the bottom of the transfer in the case.
I think I will run premix it isn't that big of a deal on my part.
OldTimer said:BTW - These bikes sell on e-bay for around $1200 all the time.
I saw one go for $8700 a while back.
I called up the previous owner I was told that the bike was converted to run premix, and was ran that way for 3 years. He said the bike runs fine and has been for 3 years without problems so I will run it premix till I can find a way to get it back to oil injecton.BadgerMan said:Please don't hurt that nice old bike by running it without any lube to the main bearings. Find an injection system tank and fix it right or sell the bike to someone who will. Also, before you just fill the new tank you buy with injector oil and ride off into the sunset, make sure that the system is bled and working properly.
Also, don't just "fill the gearbox" with generic 10W-40 motor oil as you or the next owner will then likely be replacing the clutch plates. Used the proper amount of a proper oil designed for the purpose. Visit a dealer and ask him for a recommendation.
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