Well I started My 86 Concours restoration project back in April 2010. It isn't/wasn't meant to be a perfect restoration. Just to bring her back to life from sitting in a garage for over 10 years, neglected. I brought her home on the trailer. I spent a little time here and there doing things. I would take pictures when I remembered to document the fun. Well I the bike is in pretty good shape now and I figured I would share some of the project. I uploaded some of the photo's to webshots, which I will include a link. (in case you want to see more pictures).
Anyway, the project started with the fuel system. cleaning and sealing the gas tank was the first project. So while it was apart, the tank got a new cap, sending unit/float, and petcock, as well as the sealer.
Next was the carburetors. They were pretty gummed up and nasty. So I went with option "B", which was replacing them. I found a set off a 2006 (they are suppose to have the drain tube mod). So I replaced the carbs rather than rebuilding them. It made it a little easier to go that route. While I had the carbs off, I sprayed a penetrating oil into the cylinders. I figured a little smoke is better than a dry start.
A new battery and fuel, and she fired right up. The probelm was she smoked a lot. So much that I was very concerned. So I shut her off and let her sit for a few minutes. Hoping the rings would re-seat properly. Well it worked. She stopped smoking and ran pretty good.
Well she got put away for the winter before I continued on. Well in the spring, she fired up, but runs rougher in the low rpms. So I guess the jets may be a little gunked up. So I put some carb cleaner in her and ran her. She's running better. But needs to run more. I would prefer not to have to open up the carbs, if I don't have to.
Anyway, she has since gotten some new parts, like plugs, hoses, mirrors, a new to me CeeBailey's windshield, Corbin, etc. A little cleaning up and she's looking pretty good. Yes there is more to do with her. But I figured she's far enough along, that she can show herself in public again. So without further adieu. My 86 C10!
Here's a link to webshots with more pictures:
http://rides.webshots.com/album/580498566EduhOS?vhost=ridesWorking on the fuel system.
Getting other parts replaced.
The rest of these photo's were today. Not done, but looking much better!
