It's been pretty busy since my last installment! As you can see, the project is now running, but to get it there still took a bit of work.
I sourced a replacement magneto cover from
Tm bill (OZVMX forum), which got blasted, painted and adorned with a new emblem. I also was able to install the front sprocket cover, although only temporally, 'cos the chain isn't fitted yet. I got the sprockets and chain through Pat, but unfortunately, his supplier sent a 520 chain (the sprockets are 525). I've also got a NOS gear lever for it, but I can't put that on till the sprocket guard is on and I can't put that on till the chain is on.......!
Anyhoo, I disassembled the carbie, cleaned and polished it and installed it with new airbox boot and gaskets etc. The 'push' cable was alright, but the 'pull' cable (which also activates the oil pump), was knackered, so that was replaced. I re-set the adjustment on the oil pump and bled the lines, so that all looks like it's working fine.
On the other side of the bike, I installed the exhaust, complete with NOS heat shield and emblem. The battery box is yet to be installed, 'cos it's still in the shed drying. I got a new cover for the battery through Mick Hone. It's an item that is still readily available through Suzuki (although it had to come from Japan. It cost me $12.10...list price! Someone on eBay has one for sale at $25.00! I think people think that just 'cos stuff is old, it's worth a motza!
Switch gears and levers have all been cleaned, polished or replaced, along with cables.
The wiring loom has been cleaned and checked over with a multi-meter to make sure there are no broken wires. I've checked some of the lights, but others still need investigation, but all-in-all, I'm happy with the weekend progress.
The remaining major component of the build is the tank. It needs de-denting and a respray and that's not something I plan to tackle myself. I've got a lead which I'll investegate next week. I don't expect it to be a cheap process!.