Really appreciate the advice.
Yes; I agree that going through the bike before starting it would be best. My concern was to not get stuck with a bad transmission or something. But, if its available for
If all is well, I'll click it into top gear and see if the motor will turn:detective:. That should be enough to go with.
Funny, I guess I could easily afford a new bike, but after years of scrimping and buying fixer uppers, I'm sorta' inclined that way. :whistling:Fixing 'em is half the fun, sometimes.