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Where to begin?

Posted: Wed May 17, 2017 8:58 pm
by ghawes
I have no idea where to even begin with this. It's a 73 GT750 that had a rebuild begin almost 30 years ago. The bike ran, and was put in a broken down old shed 26 years ago, and it's time to see if it can run again. I am trying to upload the pics I took with my phone, but apparently they're too big, so you'll have to take my word that it's rough.

Re: Where to begin?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 2:49 am
by rngdng
To post pictures you need to use a photo hosting site like photobucket. Where to start is a tough one. I would try to determine the engine's condition, and go from there.




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Re: Where to begin?

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 5:51 am
by GTandcbr
First thing has to be empty and flush the petrol tank get rid of old fuel. Then strip and clean carbs. Change transmission oil and 2 t oil. If the motor does turn over spin it round a few times by hand.check and clean airbox.Now if the engine has been sitting for 20 odd years the crank seals are likely to be shot. Now here you have a choice either fill the crankcase with deisel or fuel oil mixture to try and protect the seals turn it over by hand for a few days or just try to start it. You will of course need a fully charged battery.