Search found 6 matches

by NCScooter
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Greetings from NC

Dealers like I knew in High School? :lol: :roll:
by NCScooter
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Greetings from NC

Here's what I think and have observed. There is no plate on the firewall as the firewall is part of the speedster kit as was noted above. I will check the engine per Jim. I looked down in the tank, it is completely empty, no gummy lacquer. I will check the rest of the fuel system as noted above and ...
by NCScooter
Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Greetings from NC

Wow! Thanks for all the offers to help. I was at my aunt's picking it up, the innerweb is spotty at best there. I'm at work, now, I'll reply more this evening. Thanks!!!!
by NCScooter
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Greetings from NC

Thanks folks. Look forward to getting started on her.
by NCScooter
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Re: Greetings from NC

It looks good! Unless the fuel system was completely drained, that is the most likely place for a problem. Old gas tends to set up like shellac and will plug the bottom of the tank, the fuel line and the carburetor. If you have a starter and a battery, you will need a new one. I would also recommen...
by NCScooter
Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Greetings from NC
Replies: 17
Views: 4800

Greetings from NC

Newbie from NC, in my late, late 50's. Been a vintage Honda Motorcycle guy for a few years so I'm moderately metrically mechanical. I'm about to be thrust into the caretaker's role of my Aunt's 26 (I think) Speedster. My uncle passed in '08 so the last time it ran was before then. I would like to kn...