I'm in Salt Lake City. I've seen there is a map I should add myself to. I've got a battery to test with (though for some reason it came with a battery that doesn't actually fit), but I need to get the electrical out of tape and into tubing and put the harness back in. Will update.
On Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 12:55:24 PM UTC-6, Richard Potter wrote: > > Way to jump right in and welcome to the group > > Honda still makes lots of parts like carb kits > > But they are cheaper on line and have float needles > > Elc. Systems hold up > > You can put in a batt and see if it will spin over > > Where are you? > > > > > > *From:* nighthaw...@googlegroups.com <javascript:> [mailto: > nighthaw...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>] *On Behalf Of *Nick A > *Sent:* Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:46 AM > *To:* Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! > *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] New Owner -- First Steps and Questions > > > > Hey all, > > > > New to the group and to motorcycles in general. My dad owned a Goldwing > when I was a kid and now has a V Star, so they're around, but I never had > my own. Just picked up an abandoned, non-running '83 550sc for free > (though you get what you pay for). The plate says it was last registered > in '00. My personal car is an old AMC Eagle, so I've always got a > well-stocked toolbox handy by necessity. With that said, I'm unsure where > to start (but I have the manual). > > > > First things first: fuel, spark, and compression. How much do I need to > drop into the carb? Just take apart, clean and put together? Is the > electrical system durable enough to trust it still works? > > > > Is there a quick way to check the crankshaft for seizing like on a car? > > > > Being a one-off, like AMC's, there must be a plethora of parts that will > swap in with minimal or no modification which websites won't list. What > are some of the bikes and years that work best for OEM and aftermarket > swaps? > > > > Are there any DIY secrets to get the metal looking good without paying for > a paint job? > > > > Finally, are there any telling signs that would say the cost is too great > to be worth getting it running? > > > > Thanks. Excited to move this thing along (by it's own power). > > > > -- Nick > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to nighthawk_love...@googlegroups.com <javascript:>. > To post to this group, send email to nightha...@googlegroups.com > <javascript:>. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > ------------------------------ > > THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO > WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, > CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. If the > reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or > agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you > are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or > copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received > this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail > or telephone, and delete the original message immediately. Thank you. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nighthawk_lovers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
