Unexpected Progress

I got a fuel filter from Shucks. The guy knew exactly what I needed--it was weird.

And I found some instructions on how to clean out the tank, so I did that. Flushed with MEK, flushed with water, flushed with alcohol, air dried, put in mix of oil and gas and sloshed around, drained, and called it good. It's still rusty inside, but the big stuff is gone. (I didn't want to tackle the muriatic acid method of completely eliminating the rust just yet.)

I routed the breather line inside the air box, (clamp was a bitch), and installed it. I put all the associated electronical components back on, and then installed the cleaned secondary tank. Then the rear fender and associated electrical stuff went back, as well as the rear rack and toolbox holder that sits behind the passenger backrest. The I installed the used air chamber using the new clamp. I tried to put the new one on, but the carb holes didn't line up, and I didn't want to screw with it. The breather is mashed between the air chamber and the rear cylinder head, but I see no other way. Also, the cylinder head seems to have had a hose there in the past, and the hose that came with my Ebay airbox seems to have been smashed in that area.

But wait, there's more!

I removed the front wheel and then the fork. That's easier said than done, but it's done. The bike is now precariously perched on a piece of wood on a car jack on a car stand. The new fork looks like a perfect fit, but I'm calling it quits for today. I notice that the throttle cables are poorly routed, and will have to be done right when I replace the handlebar.

Tomorrow I'm going to stop by my local bike mechanic and see if he will replace my tires and balance the wheels if I bring them to him. And I'm gonna get some electrical connectors to fix the wires I had to cut to remove the rear fender. :)

Oh, and get some PB Blaster. It's the best penetrating oil ever!