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Wow, that really does make me feel better about my not ready for judging bike.
Thanks for the posts!
OK, I am truly grateful for all the early replies but feel I need to set some ground rules. Statements like:
"You have a lot of work ahead of you...hope you're retired"
"Boy, are you in for a sh$tload of agony"
"What the H#LL were you thinking, you FRI$$IN IDGIT"
"What did you expect, for someone here to bail you out of your ignorance?"
"I did that once....never again"
may not be exactly the kind of encouragement that a sensitive sort, such as myself will find useful. Remember, I am trying to stay OUT of the state hospital!
However, the exception to the above rule may be violated at will if you will include at least one bit of useful mechanical advice. Such as:
"Find someone who can dip the entire thing for fleas"
"Many restorations start with aluminum foil decoupage of the tank. Go to www.funthingstodowithaluminumfoil.com for more info."
"All that oil doesn't belong where the photo shows it." You might want to check your checkbook first, then open up the wallet area of your pants and start emptying it of everything green".
You know, specific comments about what the pictures show and where I should start. I am well equipped with tools, having the best set of wrench's the Serbo-Croation coalition ever produced and lots of Q-tips as well. So let's get started slingin mud.
Just thought I'd throw out the fact that I DO have a Clymer manual that came with the bike but sometimes don't know where to find the information I need. For example, I would love to see a real picture of the starter relay. Yes, I can read a schematic...but barely...and the schematics never include geographical information. I may not be a Hillbilly, but that doesn't mean I'm not ignorant.
You will notice to your left that there is only half a rear fender. Anyone have a clue how this happens?
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I think the allen wrench welded to the center stand is the correct size for the oil drain plug. Better check your took kit and see if it is missing.
I say stop wasting your time (and ours) taking pictures of it and just put it back to together as you found it and then ride the damn thing!
RM
After seeing these great pics and story I have a strange craving for tearing apart another bike. I'd love to pull that whole bike apart. Thanks for a great posting so far.
Hey Rocketman,
I can certainly appreciate the sentiment, having been a rat bike owner in the past. You haven't been a biker till you've ridden with plastic army men battling all over your ride, complete with artillery and steel wool explosions.
Then again, at my age I can't physically afford to total any more bikes. 2 road bikes in my youth(relative) is enough. Suspension and brakes on this one gotta be gone over.
Pix are already taken, pouring cats and dogs outside where the Renegade is tarped up and I have all the time in the world to waste at the moment.
Plus, it's my good German upbringing that forces me to become anal in this phase of life. Used to like clean women and dirty bikes...now it's reversed.
-Used rear fender
-front fork rebuild kit
-fuel filters
-spark plug wires
-right handle bar switch assembly
-looking for the relay connector at the moment, got the relay
-got all the fluids I need (for the motorcycle at least)