So I got it home.. I have riddne it approx 30-40 miles round trip in order to get it inspected. Pure joy. I have noticed it does not have the bottom end grunt of the DR, but certainly more top end. Ergos are perfect and remind me of my KTM 300. SO the Pics are attached So there is near new spare plastic 5.5 (maybe 5) gallon Safari Tank with 4 Petcocks. Spare rim and tire and of course luggage!
Stator/ Rectifier - SPare radiator, COmplete clutch basket, Oil filters, brand new never installed Tail Rack, spare round light
Original Headlight OEM COmputer and rear shock Not shown are new crank with bearings, 3 other radiators and radiator shrouds, and old plastics, petcocks and engine covers. Ad the beat all of it, I have DVDS of the bike being prepped and its adventures on the Baja 100 course, old copper Mexico, and tour of Idaho.. The bike was well cared for and enjoyed. I hope to conitune the tradition!
New blinkers, Brand new front sprocket cover, Crank and Bearings, extra chain and sprockets ( I have a 46,47 and 48 rear sprocket and 15 and 16 front) Wheel Bearings, Master cyclinder All kinds of goodies!
Wow! Well, if you have all those spare parts the situation is way better! I wonder why the previous owner had all that stuff; maybe he/she was worried about the fact that those bikes are discontinued. I suggest that you inspect the cup washers of the cushioning system of that clutch basket, if it has been used. I don’t know wether it was you or the previous owner who decided to store it with the springs not compressed, but I like the idea because in that way the springs will not shorten and the discs will not stick one onto each other; maybe it would be wise to spread some engine oil between the discs.
Yes as I understand that is exactly the reason the original owner stocked up on parts. I have been given his phone number and email, At some point I will contact and see if he is open to sharing a bit more history with me.
