She Lives!

I just got back from a short trip to brazil saturday and I was itching to get back to the two girls in my life, Takami and Suzie.

Takami gave me a hand and we started wrenching away. After synchronizing the carbs and the oil pump (easy enough), we installed the instrument cluster. Connecting all the  electrical connectors was simpler than I expected. I usually dread any electrical work but with the help of Takami and the wiring diagram this went smooth and we didn’t even blow a fuse.

Last came the gas tank and fuel line. After a few mishaps like installing the petcock backwards, i siphoned some gas from the harley and she was ready to go.

She started after 3 kicks! I was pretty impressed considering I have not yet done a proper ignition timing.

The smell, the sound… A thing of beauty!

I have to baby those new pistons for a while but I can tell the engine feels strong and runs smooth.

Now I have to get her plated and insured and take her out for a ride 😀

That was easy!

Petcock installed backwards...

You can almost smell it

 

April 24, 2011 | Categories: Carbs, Cosmetic, Electrical, Engine | 3 Comments