New owner in Bay Area
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:28 pm
Hello all,
Just got a 1993 Seca II (California Model) for what I thought was a really great price of $500. The bike has 42,000 miles and as I've been finding out, in not so great condition. Super difficult to start when cold, the engine leaks oil, the petcock has a slow drip from the lever, the rear caliper I just discovered today leaks a little, the sprockets need to be replaced and the valves have never been adjusted. But it runs and can really pull when you get the rpm's up. The bike looks really bad but that's kind of how I like it. No need to worry about polishing anything or if something gets scratched.
Anyway, my plan is to slowly go through it and make it safe. One question I have is with that many miles on the engine and no valve adjustments, is this a lost cause? Should I not put any money in to it or is there hope?
Thanks for the great site,
Theo
Just got a 1993 Seca II (California Model) for what I thought was a really great price of $500. The bike has 42,000 miles and as I've been finding out, in not so great condition. Super difficult to start when cold, the engine leaks oil, the petcock has a slow drip from the lever, the rear caliper I just discovered today leaks a little, the sprockets need to be replaced and the valves have never been adjusted. But it runs and can really pull when you get the rpm's up. The bike looks really bad but that's kind of how I like it. No need to worry about polishing anything or if something gets scratched.
Anyway, my plan is to slowly go through it and make it safe. One question I have is with that many miles on the engine and no valve adjustments, is this a lost cause? Should I not put any money in to it or is there hope?
Thanks for the great site,
Theo