DaveOmak
Platinum Member
Tessiers, You've got a great machine. I've had mine for 5 years.
Brin's suggestion of a fuel filter is right on. I had to install one on mine. Small particles of rust plugged the carb filter and some got through and set the float to overflow the bowl.
I had to rebuild the engine when I first got it. The hoses had not been maintained from the oil bath filter to the carb. Dirt got into the engine before I owned it. The oil bath needs regular cleaning and new oil put in it.
The distributor needs regular oiling to keep the shaft from premature wear. If you tune it up, the dist cap on the machine should be beveled to assist in sliding down over the "o" ring on the dist housing. Some aftermarket dist are not beveled. I had that problem. Bevel it with a dremel drum sander. Add some silicone grease so it will slip over the "o" ring easily. If the cap hangs up you could break the rotor. Ask me how I know. Experience.
A big help is the owners manual. I got mine on eBay for $20 or so. Well worth it.
To check the timing there is an inspection hole on the right side of the flywheel cover. Bump the engine, with the plugs out, until you can see the timing marks on the flywheel. Mark them with chalk for future reference.
Those are a few things that I found important to get me started.
I am sure you will really enjoy the machine. They are a real workhorse.
Enjoy your new ride. Dave
Brin's suggestion of a fuel filter is right on. I had to install one on mine. Small particles of rust plugged the carb filter and some got through and set the float to overflow the bowl.
I had to rebuild the engine when I first got it. The hoses had not been maintained from the oil bath filter to the carb. Dirt got into the engine before I owned it. The oil bath needs regular cleaning and new oil put in it.
The distributor needs regular oiling to keep the shaft from premature wear. If you tune it up, the dist cap on the machine should be beveled to assist in sliding down over the "o" ring on the dist housing. Some aftermarket dist are not beveled. I had that problem. Bevel it with a dremel drum sander. Add some silicone grease so it will slip over the "o" ring easily. If the cap hangs up you could break the rotor. Ask me how I know. Experience.
A big help is the owners manual. I got mine on eBay for $20 or so. Well worth it.
To check the timing there is an inspection hole on the right side of the flywheel cover. Bump the engine, with the plugs out, until you can see the timing marks on the flywheel. Mark them with chalk for future reference.
Those are a few things that I found important to get me started.
I am sure you will really enjoy the machine. They are a real workhorse.
Enjoy your new ride. Dave
