Quick update
Been busy with work but managed to do a couple of jobs earlier today. I've overhauled the front caliper, compressed air worked but not in the way i'd hoped. Piston just came out with a loud pop rather than resembling a mortar
new pads are in, just need to find my bleeding kit and that'll be the front done
The carb was taken off a while ago and when it came to looking inside the bowl for the gunge
none to be found. The slides move nicely and the throttle feels ok at the bars so screw it, the carb is now back on and i'm hoping it'll be reet!
The main fun and games i've been having is with the tank. After trying the new key 100x and not getting any joy, I threatened it with the drill and miraculously it turned. The filler cap was not for budging though, rusted shut! Stuck the oil filter wrench over the top and off it popped.
Drained the fuel which looked more like red diesel to me
Stared down into the pit of doom
I shook it like a polaroid picture (and this came out)
Not good. I know what this calls for, jumped in the car and off to Tescos. Have it on good authority that vinegar will bring my tank back to life so I picked up some
Ok 15 bottles. 13p each!
I told the girl behind the checkout I was addicted to fish and chips.
Thats all gone in the tank about an hour ago, along with a few nuts and bolts to help scrape some of the worst of the rust off. Will see the results this time tomorrow.
New plug and air filter have gone in and new battery is now on charge, really hoping that it'll cough and splutter into life tomorrow
Dave