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I've seen them trade around 12 in pretty nice unrestored condition..

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Thanks for the replies. The new floats arrived, just need to fit them. Started it up yesterday and no smoke or sticking float, typical, but I'll fit the floats anyway.

I think it's probably about 9.5k

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Thanks for the replies. The new floats arrived, just need to fit them. Started it up yesterday and no smoke or sticking float, typical, but I'll fit the floats anyway.

I think it's probably about 9.5k

 

 

Never hurts to go through all fuel related components when they've been sitting.

 

9.5k (US$?) I think the one I know of here in Indy could maybe be had for that, with some schmoozing (beers)

  • 4 weeks later...
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Sorry haven't had a chance to look at the 1000s until tonight and I wish I hadn't, need more help.

On the left hand cylinder, as you sit on the bike, under the spark plug there is a nut, it's covered in oil. It won't tighten anymore. Can anyone tell me what the nut is and how to stop it leaking oil?

Cheers

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If I remember correctly , the problem is an o-ring under the rocker arm assembly that is bad . You will have to look at a parts breakdown or call a good dealer for help with parts . Get enough to do both sides , valve cover gaskets & perform valve adjustments while you are there . Do the clearance to international specs. 

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Thanks for the reply. I contacted gutsibits and they thought headgasket or the oil feed lines but they are braided so unless they have failed.

I don't suppose you have a step by step how to guide to do valves etc?

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Print off a diagram of the valve train . Remove the valve cover , rocker arm assermbly , take a pic and remove the o-ring . Replace the o-ring and reassemble .  You can remove the spark plugs to make the valve adjustment easier . There are steps on this forum to help w/valve adjustment .

  • 4 weeks later...
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Well replaced the oil feed and rubber hoses at the back of the cylinders and all looks good and off to find a new owner unfortunately.

Cheers for all the help

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Right. Too bad it's not very close to Kentucky!

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I know , it's sad he is dumping it for such a small reason .

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Yeah unfortunately it's up for sale, just not getting the use. Owned 9.5 years and covered 2500 km, there was several years it never turned a wheel and just sat in the house. It needs to be out and on the roads, at least a couple of times a year to keep it all happy.

Cheers

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