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Message: <blockquote data-quote="krakum1967" data-source="post: 125519" data-attributes="member: 3691">Thnaks weightlifter, did you have to drill your throttle plates like Joe and Dan did?But, a brief summary, I have installed a replacement motor, we were able to verify its mileage at 35000 miles.  I have completely scrapped the incredibly expensive and useless manifold kit I purchased off Flea Bay.  I have those items sold through here in the interest of experimentation, and I think that is a good thing.During the build I discovered a bad radiator, and took note of a number of items that had to be addressed.  Namely the timing belts on the replacement block were badly worn.  Like the original motor, I could not get it static timed, and I think the belts have an impact of that. I used the covers off my motor as the ones onthe new motor were missing or badly coroded.  I have completely stripped and cleaned almost every section of the bike, so the 35 year lack of dusting has been addressed.Since April the bike has had the following items addressed:1) New front and rear tire (use kenda Challengers as they are 6 ply)2) New front and rear brake pads and caliper rebuilds3) New carburetor and manifold kit replacing the stock carbs with one Carter Weber 32/32 DFT carb4) New battery5) Halogen H4 conversion on front headlightSo I am hoping the ol girl has a lot of life in it yet, now to just get that last vacuum issue addressed so I can continue tuning it.  I am guessing I will need to get jets and all that, but I am hoping it will run good enough for now than I can get to the issues on the wife's bike.Gonna go lay down.  I am exhausted</blockquote>

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