"Daddy, does it run?"
"Well, son, let me show you."
"VARROOMM!!"
Later, while I was filling the various drivetrain bits that get gear oil, my neighbor came over to yak a bit.
"Boy, it's looking really close. Does it run?"
"Funny you should ask."
"VARROOMM!"
I learned that this same neighbor had sold his old Yamaha 850 Triple. He'd mentioned it before, like this: "I've got this old Yamaha in the garage...." Usually, when someone says that about a VW they end up giving it to us and I was worried that I'd end up with a Yamaha to revive. Dodged that one!
So today I was getting lubricant where it goes. No pix of that. But I also got the clutch cable installed. I'd heard tales of the pivot pin backing out in my vintage of bike, causing an ear on the back of the trans to crack, so I figured I'd try a bolt in that space. I'd feel better about this whole procedure if I'd been able to drop the bolt in from above, but the trans output is in the way. What I found was a M8 X 60mm bolt with a full 8mm unthreaded shank and a couple locknuts:
I still have a dust cover coming, so I'll have to take it apart again when that arrives. I'll probably add a spring washer between the ears when I do so, if I stick with this plan. Clutch adjustment was almost perfect just throwing it all together. I took out a wee spot of freeplay and I'm very happy with the result.
And yes, I really wanna take out that casting part line and polish that clutch arm. Trying......to.....leave....it.....the....heck.....alone.......
Along with that dust cover, the mufflers are coming! Tiny chance I'll ride it next weekend, more likely the weekend after.
