12-29-2012, 09:56 AM
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Hoopty from wisconsin
Inspired by the website, getting cabin fever. Picked up a auction bike yesterday. They were used for teaching by the state.
Its the perfect project bike, lots of dents and scratches. Going to get a battery, plug, oil, filter, new gas and see what happens. Hoping my wife takes to riding it, otherwise I will ride it to work to have fun with it and save gas. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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12-29-2012, 11:20 AM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome to the forum!!
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12-29-2012, 04:15 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome steve-o. Sounds like you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty. We will help you with the TLC the bike deserves.
A good addition to your list of parts would be an inline fuel filter and small charger for the battery. A Battery Tender is a wise choice. Also keep in mind the battery must be fully charged before going into service. DIY to be sure or you will likely have a failed battery. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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12-29-2012, 04:50 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Don't have a battery yet, tough going out of season. Thinking about jumper cables, truck with engine off?
Anyways I just want to turn it over. Dump all the gas, load up the Carb with Carb cleaner and let it sit overnight. |
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12-29-2012, 05:34 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Quote:
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12-30-2012, 07:40 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome from Florida. We all love the GZ - 70 mpg what's not to love!! :roll: Good luck with the project. These guys are a wealth of knowledge, so, don't be shy.
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12-30-2012, 07:49 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome aboard !!
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12-31-2012, 01:33 AM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome Steve-O!
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12-31-2012, 02:52 PM
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Re: Hoopty from wisconsin
Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Ride safe.
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