Project Hobber - Bigg's Big Adventure
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:53 pm
Well this if officially my project after hours when I'm not at work I'll update this week by week, take pictures and post updates in this thread.
Currently working on;
1) Removing ignition to get code to order new key
2) Completing pre-start prep outlines below
3) Removing Damaged parts (engine protectors, highway pegs, fender)
4) Good cleaning!
Finished items
1) Got the bike in my garage
Project Hobber Photo Albums
http://s1150.photobucket.com/albums/o61 ... t%20Hobber
Before Pictures
http://s1150.photobucket.com/albums/o61 ... 0Pictures/
Fun starts this weekend when I go to retrieve my old 650. Now I'm trying to remember if I left the key in it (I've since moved 4 times so as for it's whereabouts, I have no clue, but I hope it's in it).
It's been in a barn for over a decade, it's not been in the elements and it's been stored and kept relatively dry. She hasn't been started over that period and the battery in it is probably long dead.
My mechanic experience is zilch (learning as I go as it's something I've always wanted to do), so please correct me on any mistakes I should not make.
I was planning on trying to start it by;
1) Drain and remove the tank (don't think it had much gas when she went away) Done!
2) Removing old battery and plugs Half done, battery is out, plugs are next!
3) Spraying penetrating oil into the cylinders (suggest a brand?)
4) Let it sit for day or two
5) Replace plugs and battery
6) See what happens
Should I even try this?
Currently working on;
1) Removing ignition to get code to order new key
2) Completing pre-start prep outlines below
3) Removing Damaged parts (engine protectors, highway pegs, fender)
4) Good cleaning!
Finished items
1) Got the bike in my garage
Project Hobber Photo Albums
http://s1150.photobucket.com/albums/o61 ... t%20Hobber
Before Pictures
http://s1150.photobucket.com/albums/o61 ... 0Pictures/
Fun starts this weekend when I go to retrieve my old 650. Now I'm trying to remember if I left the key in it (I've since moved 4 times so as for it's whereabouts, I have no clue, but I hope it's in it).
It's been in a barn for over a decade, it's not been in the elements and it's been stored and kept relatively dry. She hasn't been started over that period and the battery in it is probably long dead.
My mechanic experience is zilch (learning as I go as it's something I've always wanted to do), so please correct me on any mistakes I should not make.
I was planning on trying to start it by;
1) Drain and remove the tank (don't think it had much gas when she went away) Done!
2) Removing old battery and plugs Half done, battery is out, plugs are next!
3) Spraying penetrating oil into the cylinders (suggest a brand?)
4) Let it sit for day or two
5) Replace plugs and battery
6) See what happens
Should I even try this?