Here are the pics of when I got her (for prosperity's sake):
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Some Pics of how she sits now:
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So, it's off to find the few parts I need, then wait for them to arrive. In the meantime, time to clean.
Kirk
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Yes it is, and in perfect shape.odinxxix wrote:is that square looking thing the exhaust? i seen somewhere on the internet that somebody had a small expansion chamber on theirs might try to find it if i get around to it.
The 1984 Gyro muffler is odd shaped, and has some really tight 90 degree bends. Look at the 1984 Gyro with its engine cover on, its entire power train + muffler fits in the dia of the tires, it's a very compact package. The right hand wheel's axle stub has a standard outboard bearing. But the inboard is a little roller bearing similar to a piston pin bearing which goes *inside* the hollow crankshaft. So the crankshaft rotates at 8k or so rpm around the axle stub.is that square looking thing the exhaust?
I think I'm gonna try that tomorrow, what have I got to lose? Back to ACE for a tap.Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:
An Aero petcock of mine survived a few days' dip in NAPA brand bucket. Still worked. A better option might be to grind off the rivets and dismantle to clean & check for corrosion. You can re-rivet or perhaps tap some threads. Small engine repair shops might carry something you can use if the original can't be fixed.
thats not a bad idea... then it would be far easier to clean out in the future if ever needed.Wheelman-111 wrote:perhaps tap some threads.
Success! I drilled out the rivets, and voila! The insides were so gunked up, I could have soaked it forever and it would not have come clean. So I cleaned it up, tapped the holes and it's good as new. Almost. I need the petcock lever gasket. The four holes are elongated and it's a bit stiff. I had an old Z50 gasket, it's about 1mm smaller but I think it will work. I just have to order a new one.Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:
You can re-rivet or perhaps tap some threads.