After wrenching a few hours this thing has me wondering. The gas smelt bad and was orange in color the tank and cap are rusted out, luckily the fuel supply switch was in the off position however I opened up the carb and there was collected orange/metal crust inside the fuel diaphram so the carb might need a rebuild, the throttle pin was seized but I got that working. I put good fuel in and it wouldn't start. I'm getting a spark, but the plug is not working, I tried wire brushing it but I think I need a new one. The motor makes good compression, and the exhaust pipe, and oil makes me think it was running good before it got retired. I also tried to charge/jump the battery, because it has a push start, horn lights, etc and later realized there was a burnt out fuse, and also the ground had came off the battery because the connector corroded. This thing is going to be a money pit, it has to have a new gas tank and cap, 2 new tires, a new battery, a rear view mirror set and tail light set, as well as a new seat assembly. I could also use new fairings for the front but it is drive able without, and a few other unnecessary items.







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