AustinRT
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I picked up a decent 250R from a co-worker cheap. Its been sitting a year. Since I picked it up this morning I have cleaned it all up, lubed the chain, aired the tires, made some custom shorty front blinkers from the rotted rubber ones that were dangling from it, and it looks great! The battery is on charge and I'm hoping it comes back to life.
The story on the clutch is that during his first replacement he cracked the cover somehow reassembling it. After a new cover and try two it doesn't go into gear when running. It seems fine just sitting there but the clutch feels a bit stiff though the arm moves fine. Maybe the cable? One person suggested the plates weren't soaked before installation and they are always grabbing.
Any tips before I dig in? I have tons of automotive and other electromechanical experience but virtually none on bikes.
Also the gas is about a year old. Drain, refill, check oil and start it up? Or does the carb likely need attention?
TIA
The story on the clutch is that during his first replacement he cracked the cover somehow reassembling it. After a new cover and try two it doesn't go into gear when running. It seems fine just sitting there but the clutch feels a bit stiff though the arm moves fine. Maybe the cable? One person suggested the plates weren't soaked before installation and they are always grabbing.
Any tips before I dig in? I have tons of automotive and other electromechanical experience but virtually none on bikes.
Also the gas is about a year old. Drain, refill, check oil and start it up? Or does the carb likely need attention?
TIA