Got fed up trying to separate the fork leg just put it to one side with the other one, so did some other bits.
Stripped out the damaged undertray, for a bit more room to get at the rear end. Got the vacuum out to remove some of the foliage and dirt on the engine and cleared out the inlet ports.
Air control hoses off then removed the spark plugs, they look fine and clean. Next was to drop some oil down the bores just to help out. Then slapped it into 5th and turned over a few times turns well but it feels like the shaft UJ is a bit tight in places, that might just be due to turning from the rear wheel though.
Just need to replace a connection on the battery and I should be set to let it turn over on the starter to check for oil pressure. Then rebuild if it runs I'll be taking it all off again.
Tomorrow I'll get the tank out and check the pump.
It's tomorrow.
First job, will the starter motor work?
What did I do first? Took the bottom hose off the water pump! Why? To check for coolant down there, there was some and it was clean so I flushed some clean water through and refilled the pump. The reason for refilling the pump is to make sure the water pump seal doesn't run when dry as this can overheat the ceramic or dirt can get in the seal. Just a precaution but worth doing to save later grief.
Plugged a few bits back together first, then connected up the cables. Turn on the ignition and the clocks did their sweep and the LED display came up OK. Kill switch on hit the starter and pop.
S'ok just an over ride relay. Waited for it to kick back in. Did the same again, I'm thinking now that the starter relay could be buggered. So checked the fuses, and found one missing from something, I'll find out what it is when I look at the wiring loom. Also re positioned the leads on the battery.
Tried again and the starter span up.
The motor is turning freely with no clunks hand over the plug holes shows there is plenty of compression. It's also pumping oil.
Had a look down the inlet ports as the valves were well open and the honing is perfect no sign of wear at all .
So onto finishing cleaning the throttle bodies. The butterflys were sticking when fully shut and this is down to a build up of varnish around the edge of the butterfly. This can cause erratic or uneven tickover and slight hesitation when opening the throttle.
So from this:
To this, I've been using sanding pads to good effect here. Start with medium and then to fine.
Nice smooth action and a good seal.
Next onto the fuel pump.
Removed the pump, as normal with em it was slightly tight so a gentle yank was required. Looks good filter pretty clear and only a drop of water in the tank. Cleared that out, I will use this tank to test.
Onto the pump. This is how it looked when removed.
Stripped down and there is some rust around the pump body, so I went ahead and tested it, no worries working fine.
So I cleaned the rust and put some deruster on it.
Reassembled and put to one side while the tank fully dries out.
Thus endeth todays fun.
What did I do first? Took the bottom hose off the water pump! Why? To check for coolant down there, there was some and it was clean so I flushed some clean water through and refilled the pump. The reason for refilling the pump is to make sure the water pump seal doesn't run when dry as this can overheat the ceramic or dirt can get in the seal. Just a precaution but worth doing to save later grief.
Plugged a few bits back together first, then connected up the cables. Turn on the ignition and the clocks did their sweep and the LED display came up OK. Kill switch on hit the starter and pop.
S'ok just an over ride relay. Waited for it to kick back in. Did the same again, I'm thinking now that the starter relay could be buggered. So checked the fuses, and found one missing from something, I'll find out what it is when I look at the wiring loom. Also re positioned the leads on the battery.
Tried again and the starter span up.
The motor is turning freely with no clunks hand over the plug holes shows there is plenty of compression. It's also pumping oil.Had a look down the inlet ports as the valves were well open and the honing is perfect no sign of wear at all .
So onto finishing cleaning the throttle bodies. The butterflys were sticking when fully shut and this is down to a build up of varnish around the edge of the butterfly. This can cause erratic or uneven tickover and slight hesitation when opening the throttle.
So from this:
To this, I've been using sanding pads to good effect here. Start with medium and then to fine.
Nice smooth action and a good seal.
Next onto the fuel pump.
Removed the pump, as normal with em it was slightly tight so a gentle yank was required. Looks good filter pretty clear and only a drop of water in the tank. Cleared that out, I will use this tank to test.
Onto the pump. This is how it looked when removed.
Stripped down and there is some rust around the pump body, so I went ahead and tested it, no worries working fine.
So I cleaned the rust and put some deruster on it.
Reassembled and put to one side while the tank fully dries out.
Thus endeth todays fun.
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