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As Mech said it doent look bad, there is a seal under the flage but it looks like it is higher than that, so mayybe oil spillage at some point, i would also suggest cleaning it up and watching it closely.

Welcome! Good place to learn.

Steaming to me means there is aa leak in the cooling system somewhere letting the steam escape, not sure if the fan would keep that from happening, i would try running the fan directly from the battery and see if it keeps it cool enough and prevent the light from coming on and steaming.

If its been sitting for a while the compression may come back a little the more you run it, it could also have some carbon deposites on the valves not letting them close all the way. If you have been running it regular and it just started its probably the rings getting worn.

Yeah these used exhausts on ebay arent worth what they are asking, they are used and at that age will probably burn out also, i wont pay more than 100 for a used exhaust system, you should be able to find something new to piece together a descent system. I like the older bikes too good luck!

20 minutes or 20 seconds, if it takes that long i think there is something wrong with fuel delivery.

Does the temp light come on when the radiator start to steam

🤙 Glad to hear that, i know there are good ones out there you just have to find them and tell people how they worked for you. Thanks for sharing !

First good work on getting this back up to speed. You have done a lot of work. It does sound like you are running rich with your carb, but i dont think thats the problem, no way it could fowl the plug bad enough in 1/2 mile to not start. If it was burning oil the black would be shiny. I wouls start by checking the coil, make sure its in spec, you do have a carb problem if you see no change after adjusting the mixture screw. What type carb are you running and what are your settings and jet sizes. Does it smoke at all when running, and you might also check the compression after its warm and wont start, just for curiosity sake.

Welcome! Sounds like an interesting project,

Thanks for sharing!

Thats exactly where the one on my Big Bear is located

It sounds like the internals of your muffler may be burnt out and the crack isnt helping, you might try fixing the crack aand see if that helps, but if its that annoying i would opt to replace the muffler.

I would choose power steering may not be the mod you are refering to, but if i ever get another one that would be a must have for me. I also may try an automatic i have always had manual shift.

If they have been sitting for a while i would take the oil line loose at the carb to make sure iit it pumping oil in to the carb, also measure the amount that it is pumping. I think for the first tank or two i would use a light premix also just to get everything lubed up good. I know these systems are fairly reliable but one little fluke and your engine is fried.

There should be 12 v going to the sensor, on the wire that plugs into the sensor, when temp gets hot enough the sensor makes contact and sends 12v to the fan. It definately could be the thermostat, with the radiator cap off get it up to operating temp and see if there is water movement within the radiator if there is the thermostat is working. Im not sure about the diade i havent looked at a wiring diagram.

I figured thr .47 was mm

Not exactly sure what size the holes are but that sounds about right.

Unplug the fan from the wiring harness and run extra wires from the battery and attach to the fan plug.

Looks very well made, should work well.

Nice looking ride!

it does sound like a loose battery connection, seen that happen as you described many times

Thanks for the info , i will check them out

I have only used all balls carb kits, so far working well, most carb kits are so cheap i cant imagine them being high quality and heard good things about the all balls kit.

Sounds like fun, havent been to Mexico in years.