Dad's 82

[Ansimp]

mwbill37841 » Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:24 pm[/url]":gpuacb6a]
FOSTERS?

If I have too :yes:

 

[Steve83]

I disassembled the starter, and it's typical of what I've read in the forums. Both brush wire screws were loose, the added resistance heated things up, insulation became brittle, and things just disintegrated.

Starter 3

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

Tired old starter.

You can see the blue metal in the ground post from the heat.

Starter 1

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

A little bit of heat!

The insulation on the positive brush didn't care much for the heat, either.

Starter 2

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

Burned insulation.

There's plenty of metal left on the commutator, so it should clean up nicely.

Starter 4

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

Filthy commutator, but should clean up OK.

The reduction gears, bearings and bushings are all OK. The grease is a bit dry, and the rebuild kit includes all the parts that can be replaced. I got one for my '83, now I'll get another for this one.

Starter 5

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

Dry grease, but the bearings and bushings are still good.

Starter Kit

• Steve83
• Aug 14, 2013

Bearings, bushings, seals, brushes, gaskets, o-rings and insulators are all in the kit.

With the rebuilt '83 starter on the bike, you just touch the button for an instant and it's running. With the starter drawing less current, the coils should be giving a much better spark. All is good!

 

[Omega Man]

Man that bike is pretty!

~O~

 

[Ansimp]

Excellent Steve. We are finally on the road and in Vegas without Dad and the 82. Off to Durango in the morning if everything goes well :moped:

 

[wadekj]

A Rats Nest siting in Las Vegas, and Randy came out to visit us. Yeah! Thanks Randy!

 

[Steve83]

Aww, sorry Dad didn't go along after all. I hope it was his decision and not any other issues...

I'm glad Randy got to meet you - very cool! Be safe, and enjoy the rides!!!

 

[joedrum]

cool ...glad you guys met

 

[Steve83]

Well, it looks like fantasies do come true! I met with Tony and Kim today, and they've decided to sell me the '82! Tony will have the Rat's Nest shipped to Australia, and I'm now officially a member of the MBS club! Woo-hoo!

It's been an honor and a pleasure to meet the Wade family! They're one of the nicest bunch of folks I've ever met! The last 6 months have been quite an adventure, thanks to the Wades, and of course this forum! Thanks to all!!!

:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :good: :good: :good: :salute:

 

[joedrum]

great steve I know you really liked it

 

[mcgovern61]

:clapping: :Egyptian: :music: :rocks: :yahoo: :yes:

 

[backlander]

That's great, it's a nice looking bike.

 

[dan filipi]

Cool Steve!

 

[Ansimp]

The pleasure has been all ours Steve :good:

 

[AApple]

Steve83 » Thu Sep 05, 2013 1:53 am[/url]":6gkbpsue]
...I met with Tony and Kim today, and they've decided to sell me the '82! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :good: :good: :good: :salute:

AWESOME!!! :clapping: :yahoo:
It's goin to a good home, that's fer sher!! k: :yes:

 

[wadekj]

Steve it only made sense for you to be the final owner, as you pored so much love and sweat into getting these bikes into fighting shape. And now they really PURRRRRR!

CONGRATULATIONS - she's a Sweet Ride and will treat you well in return!

Thank You for ALL that you have done for us, and enabling a great family reunion and letting the 3 Stooges Ride together!

 

[Omega Man]

That is soooo cool!

~O~