A preliminary inspection revealed:-
(a) The kick pedal wouldn't move, so I guess the piston is jammed. I didn't try to force the issue.
(b) Both tyres wouldn't budge.
(c) The petrol tank had some rust on the outside; the innards would have much more I guess.
(d) All fuel/oil hoses had hardened - so I guess these will have to be replaced.
(e) The electrical harness looks like its lived its life - will need to be replaced.
(f) All lamps are intact; I will try to use the indicator and tail light lenses at least.
I have decided to rebuild the bike myself. My experience in all matters (except driving) related to automobiles is zilch; this in spite of owning two bikes and a car over the past 14 years. So, while I try my hand at becoming a mobike mechanic, I solicit your advice, opinions, suggestions (even mild rebukes would be welcome).
The idea is to post all developments progressively. I will also include the cost incurred.
Lastly, I wish to thank psr, aargee, harishkumarko, locomotor, kb100, et al who have undertaken similar projects earlier and have shared their experiences and wisdom for rookies like myself. Kudos to the enthusiasts who founded this forum and have provided a platform for sharing the collective knowledge of motorcycle lovers.
Regards.



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lease do post a few pics

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