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happy man, revisited

Charging System, Wiring, Lighting
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Mike Mullins
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happy man, revisited

Post by Mike Mullins » Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:09 pm

Tonight I thought, what the hey. So I put the carbs back together, without throttle cable hook up, filled the float bowls, jumpered the battery, and kicked it over. 3 kicks and it popped a few times. 2 more kicks and it started and idled. Took the choke off and the revs picked up a little. The other 4 or 5 bikes I've rescued never started this easy...... I need to go to church and put money in the plate more often.
Now the work (spending money) begins. I am sure to stay on the wifey's good side till its not only running, but complete and plated.
Mike Mullins
Proud former owner of many derelict motorcycles.

Mike Mullins
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Location: Demotte IN

Happy man revisited

Post by Mike Mullins » Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:11 pm

PS. I found out the horn works too. How about that for smelling good after rolling in it.
Mike

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Post by AWILLIAMS64 » Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:40 am

hearing that 45 year old engine run for the first time is a sound that ranks almost up there with hearing the cry of your child at birth! ...i said almost...
1965 superhawk...project
2007 honda spirit 1100 ridin bike

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Post by e3steve » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:43 pm

Rock da house, bro'! Gives a warm feeling, doesn't it?

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