Session 2 - Electrics

Right, I have just finished another session, although it is more of a continuation of Friday evening's. This time, I was working without Dad's supervision, now I know what I'm looking at. I removed the ammeter, ready for fixing separately, and took off the oil tank so I could access the ignition switch. Then, I tested every wire on the whole bike against a circuit diagram. Everything is connected as it should be, although there is one broken joint and one wire that needs replacing.

It is a testament to how simple and yet effective old British engineering was, that I can even do this at all. On a modern bike, one would have no hope of even finding the wires, let alone being able to check that everything is connected correctly. Here's a picture of the bike with the oil tank removed as well.

Session 1: Assessing Jobs

I have finally got underway, and have done one session now. I have assessed the whole bike, and this is the list of things that need fixing.

Frame and Forks:

• paintwork good, stove enamelled in 1980
• oil seals need replacing

Painted panels, mudguards and fuel tank:

• fuel tank, oil tank, battery cover and centre panel need respraying - need to identify original colour
• rust in fuel tank
• badges and transfers need applying
• all badges missing, we have some of them
• tank missing badges and kneepads
• original seat is in serviceable condition, might be worth getting a new one to protect the original
• rear mudguard - need to decide whether to repair and paint, or replace
• front chrome mudguard needs new stays and mounting brackets are broken

Other:

• stand and foot rest at wrong angle
• passenger footrests jammed
• restore and refit front number plate
• new kickstart rubber needed
• replace tyres

Electrics and Instruments:

• ammeter needle broken off inside
• there is understood to be an igniton fault
• needs new battery
• sort out how battery clip works/get new one
• may not be original speedo
• mileometer doesn't work
• complete wiring trace and test
• ignition - reface/replace points and maybe condensor

Engine:

• drain oil and remove gear cover and selector shaft - source and replace along with lever
• top of carburettor loose
• ensure piston is free
• adjust tappets, points etc.
• refill oil, gearbox oil and clutch oil
• perform routine maintenance checks

I have also taken the tank and seat off, and removed the headlight, so I am ready to start doing the electrics next week. I have learnt what all the parts are called now, and have a copy of the wiring layout, so I should be good to go.

Seat and tank removed

I've finally got the go-ahead, so hopefully I will begin work before long, although it may get delayed by exams...

I've written a timeplan, although once I've started it may be adjusted a fair bit. With any luck, I'll be able to start work very soon, once I get some feedback from my D of E leader to make sure it will count. As always, click to enlarge, although right clicking and opening it in a new window/tab may be easier to read.