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markc522
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My introduction thread: http://www.xjrider.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2005

Here she is, and work done so far. Sorry, this will be slow.

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Leaking forks
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Engine not to dirty...
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Oxidized aluminium
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Dented exhaust
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Overall condition
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Carbs off:
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Use vice grips and screwdriver together to get those pesky frozen screws
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Cleaning products
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Keep track of how things come apart...
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Melted crap diaphragm. Will have to order new ones I suppose.
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Drilling out a/f screw plugs:
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Soaking part with rubber/plastic in degreaser
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Ghetto carb parts organizer
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Carb boots suck, need new ones
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Score from Harbor Freight and Tool
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Take notes
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carb fixin' station
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#4 going in for another dip
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Thats all for now. Carbs are apart getting cleaned. Waiting on seals and misc parts before they can be re-assembled.

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