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Am receiving a non running 883 that is stored inside for the past few years. Owner said it stopped running and he thought it might need a "new box". Guess he might be talking about the ignition module. I noticed the bike when I was doing some excavation work at the property and ask what the story was on the bike. Was told it did not run. Was 2 years ago. No more was said. Yesterday I was talking to the fellow and his wife and out of the blue they said, "You want that bike? You can have it. Come and get it." I said OK of course. Will see what I have when I go get it when it warms up. Any comments on the 1987 883 bikes?
Well done, however we can think so much more clearly with pictures! As for any comments, it's 32 years old, so anything we say has been overtaken by Old Man Time! We have plenty of tame experts in here to help if you need support.
Ironheads were produced from 57-85 which was replaced by the Evolution engine in 86. I had an original 80 ironhead barn find and got it to run really well so I am sure you can get the 87 to run especially since it was stored inside..
Well obviously all the fluids need to be changed. Also going to need a new battery. Before I turned the engine over I'd pull the plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. Jack the back end up, put it in gear and spin the rear wheel to turn it over. While you got the plugs out ground them out and see if you have some spark to them. Carb is going to be gummed up and need a rebuild.
Well obviously all the fluids need to be changed. Also going to need a new battery. Before I turned the engine over I'd pull the plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. Jack the back end up, put it in gear and spin the rear wheel to turn it over. While you got the plugs out ground them out and see if you have some spark to them. Carb is going to be gummed up and need a rebuild.
Why is that? is there a shelf life on oil or something? I can see if the bike sat out side and extreme temp fluctuations may lead to water and condensation, but I am curious of your reasoning. If there was a brand new Chevy truck that sat in a dealership climate controlled warehouse, for 20 years, never sold, never ran, would you change all the fluids before firing it up? if so, tell us why?
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