1 Good Morning from Walla Walla, WA Sat 06 Sep 2014, 09:49
Walla Walla Willie
active member
Greetings,
Just picked up an 85 K100RT for $500. 53,000 miles, garaged, but hasn't run since 2004. Turpentine and varnish in the fuel tank but no rust. In the process of cleaning up the tank and replacing fuel pump, filter, etc. Hope the injectors are cleanable. The are pricey to replace. Also doing other fluids today...engine, trans, radiator. Anybody know the lifespan of radiator hoses? I plan to inspect the inside of one or two when I drain the system. Certainly don't want to blow one 500 miles from nowhere.
This is my second project bike. First is a 1977 Yamaha XS650 with 2000 original miles also garaged. That fuel tank and the two CV carbs took a month to clean up but it runs perfectly with only a little oil weeping from the
right case.
Thanks much to all who contribute. I have picked up quite few tips already!!
Regards,
Willie
Just picked up an 85 K100RT for $500. 53,000 miles, garaged, but hasn't run since 2004. Turpentine and varnish in the fuel tank but no rust. In the process of cleaning up the tank and replacing fuel pump, filter, etc. Hope the injectors are cleanable. The are pricey to replace. Also doing other fluids today...engine, trans, radiator. Anybody know the lifespan of radiator hoses? I plan to inspect the inside of one or two when I drain the system. Certainly don't want to blow one 500 miles from nowhere.
This is my second project bike. First is a 1977 Yamaha XS650 with 2000 original miles also garaged. That fuel tank and the two CV carbs took a month to clean up but it runs perfectly with only a little oil weeping from the
right case.
Thanks much to all who contribute. I have picked up quite few tips already!!
Regards,
Willie