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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: BS Mechanic on July 06, 2011, 08:16:43 PM

Title: Add one more among the living!
Post by: BS Mechanic on July 06, 2011, 08:16:43 PM

 ;D As of yesterday evening, there's one more running 350 GTR.  ;D 

Sounded great after about 36 years of silence. 

Finally got my left cylinder back from getting a broken fin corner welded on.  After assembling the left piston, cylinder and head, and last adjustments to the oil pump and carbs, it fired right up.  Wonderful to hear the low rumbling burble and even the rattling clutch brings back lots of good memories.

Couldn't take it for a spin yet, as I'm still waiting for a new battery.  It's still tethered by wires to a big spare battery, but it idles, takes throttle, and even shifts through the gears on the center stand.  I can hardly wait for the battery!

I owe a huge thank you to all the contributors on this site, and especially to Richard, Kevin and Steve for their parts, advice and encouragement.

Bob Holmes
BS Mechanic

Title: Re: Add one more among the living!
Post by: Toystoretom on July 06, 2011, 09:48:54 PM

Awesome! They do have a unique sound!

Title: Re: Add one more among the living!
Post by: deisher6 on July 06, 2011, 11:07:44 PM

Congratulations.  How about some pictures!

regards charlie

Title: Re: Add one more among the living!
Post by: coxy on July 07, 2011, 01:53:41 AM

congrats its a buz to get them running

Title: Re: Add one more among the living!
Post by: BS Mechanic on July 07, 2011, 10:19:03 AM

Here are pics of my recently completed bike.

I'm headed for the Moto-Guzzi rally in Elkader Ia this weekend.  I'm still waiting for a battery, so I won't be able to ride the 350, but I'll be sure to wear my Bridgestone T shirt to advertise the brand!