100_8177.JPG;perfect time to clean the bike while the engine is out|||100_8181.JPG;new motorcycle jack makes working on the bike easier|||100_8182.JPG;it gets everything to an easier height to work on. no more laying on the concrete floor|||100_8192.JPG;the tachometer face screws were loose, bummer|||100_8193.JPG;|||100_8194.JPG;clutch handle lever was broken. i didnt remember that|||100_8204.JPG;notice those damned screws are not where they should be|||100_8229.JPG;headlight removed, ready to replace broken turn signals|||100_8230.JPG;turn signal mounting bolt broken in half|||100_8231.JPG;new signal fitted|||100_8233.JPG;both turn signals fitted and working|||100_8237.JPG;old grip for a dirt bike, kind of hard and had open ends|||100_8239.JPG;|||100_8241.JPG;new gel grip a little softer and has closed ends|||100_8293.JPG;rear wheel back on so the bike is off the lift and ready for the engine|||100_8294.JPG;engine is ready to be put back in to the bike, still needs a better cleaning that is for another day|||100_8295.JPG;engine refitted, starting to look like a real bike again|||100_8299.JPG;added engine oil|||100_8300.JPG;replaced air filters|||100_8301.JPG;|||100_8321.JPG;broke gauge glass trying to remove the bevel to screw the face back into place|||100_8323.JPG;x750 tach was cheap on ebay, took it apart to use the glass|||100_8325.JPG;lock tight the hell out of those screws|||100_8328.JPG;ready for reassembly|||100_8330.JPG;back in the bike, does not look as good as stock, but better than a loose face or broken glass|||100_8332.JPG;petcock was leaking so tank is back off again, just about a real bike again|||100_8335.JPG;old chain was not too stretched out... too bad I could not find master link. it was slightly rusty|||100_8336.JPG;|||100_8337.JPG;|||100_8338.JPG;|||100_8339.JPG;new chain installed|||100_8195.JPG;|||100_8196.JPG;|||100_8200.JPG;engine cover developed some yellowing. not sure why|||AlbumDescription;<p>There is a lot more work that went into getting the bike running beyond the main sections like brakes and fuel. There was cleaning, replacing lights, fixing gauges... all sorts of stuff. All these little extra things really soak up your time.</p>|||