Thanks, guys. I've rebuilt slave cylinders before, it just confuses me that the hydraulic system is the issue. Piecing together the thoughts y'all posted, for it to be a hydraulic issue it would mean the plunger in the slave cylinder is in the 'pressed' position, but unable to 'relax'.
For that...
EXPERT HELP REQUESTED!
She's all back together, but I have a problem with the clutch. Here is what I am experiencing:
1. Start bike
2. Pull in clutch
3. Put into 1'st gear
-For the next step I want to explain that I am calling "0% engaged" the fully released point when your hand is not even on...
The carbs I just rebuilt had the entire bore for the air mix screw smothered in Silicone. I could imagine why the PO would do discuss a thing. Then I learned he didn't have the washers or o rings on the screws... Must have leaked and the obvious solution was silicone?
What FM said.
I bought this set for $17 off Amazon.
"Neiko 10076A 3/8-Inch Drive Extra Long Allen Hex Bit Socket Set, Metric, 3 mm - 10 mm | S2 and Cr-V Steel, 7-Piece Set"
Those and a cordless Bosch impact wrench and those bolts are easy-peasy!
And after putting the carbs back on and finally putting a bit of new gas in her, she fired right up!!!
The pull side throttle cable like a bit frayed so I replaced those with new parts as well.
That's a minty bike. If you were in the Massachusetts area I would snap that up for the full $2k in a heart beat. Really, if I saw it on Facebook marketplace I've been know to offer $100 over asking to make sure I get it and the seller gets the enjoyment of telling the people that offer them...
I've never used S100 cleaner, but the S100 Engine Brightener works really well. It leaves a coating of glossy oil on your engine... And smells fantastic! I would suggest giving it a try. I think it's what you are looking for.... Similar to WD40 but stays much longer. It's expensive though, $18 a...
@ male.ding - It's really hard to tell if your bike is corroded or just dusty. If it is just dust, a quick spray with a degreaser, hose down, and then blow off with a leaf blower would probably get it sold lickety-split for you. Just a thought.
Got the carbs out without issue.
My first observation was that the choke arm wasn't working. After I got it out I checked all the individual enrichment plungers... they all slide nice and easy... but the metal rods connecting them all need a thorough cleaning.
I started taking the first carb...