First post.
So a buddy moved off island and asked to store bike in my yard until he could sell or ship it over....2.5 years later still there and hasn't moved. Decided to take matters into my hands and purchase it.
Have a number of issues here's my biggest one:
1. had a clutch issue. Wouldn't go into 1st. Then it acted like stuck in upper gears. Bleed clutch right?
Took it apart and found that the rubber master cylinder diaphragm is ripped. Water has been leaking in for who knows how long. It's not clear dot4, not yellow, not brown, think day old McDonald's chocolate milk shake with chunks.
Cleaned out top and bled until fresh dot4 coming through... What a pain.
Positive pressure built up after a few hours. Still no joy
disassembled clutch. Verified moved outward on clutch function
disassembled clutch...basket not pitted. Drained oil.
Found rear brake frozen on (save for problem 2.) and no pressure on brakes...order rebuild kit
Bunch of little stuff found on way (but she's pretty)
trying to verify frictions but my caliper is missing-planning on replacing clutch plates (vendor ideas Barnett?)
removed clutch to work tranny...
No joy. Can get 5,4,3,2,N but not 1st
shifter shaft seems very weathered and tired but didn't see bending. Will replace: shifter shaft, stopper lever assembly (wheel thing on tranny knob), shifter lever assmbly on from peg to shifter shaft, master cylinder rebuild kit, and probably clutch plates
So here's my problem. The bikes had 20 years of neglect. Not sure if I have a tranny issue. Two options: pull engine or not. It started few months ago. Open to all ideas. Thanks.
1. I'm thinking will replace said things and get running. (All fluids, all master and slave cylinders, brake pads, drain fuel, and all filters, gaskets,etc...). If my parts and rebuild should I leave engine alone?
2. Should I just pull engine and do major clean up? Paint, Polish, and figure out tranny,etc...
ps. Wonderful wife said "just tear it all the way down and put it together at least you know it's right." Love her. Know I can do it but rather be riding...