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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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I have come across my old bike..2 questions, whatis it worth, what can i expect to find trying to restore it,? Been sittin in un heated pole barn in mich. For 10 yrs, bike is strapped to skid, minus tires, all parts are there,
more concerned about drivetrain , motor and trans, what percautions to motor should i do before turning it over, thxs for help
 
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I have come across my old bike..2 questions, whatis it worth, what can i expect to find trying to restore it,? Been sittin in un heated pole barn in mich. For 10 yrs, bike is strapped to skid, minus tires, all parts are there,
more concerned about drivetrain , motor and trans, what percautions to motor should i do before turning it over, thxs for help
Drain and fill all fluids, squirt some oil into to the cylinders and let it sit overnight. Give it a shot the next day. I bet your biggest issue will be carb cleaning/rebuild. Good luck!!
 
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