So I got a free 1987 1000f YAY!!!! Only problem is that the bike has been beat to hell and left sitting in a field for the past few years. I rescued her from my brother in laws basement and this is what she looked like

 

The first problem that was identified was fork seals were shot. So off with the front end.

 

You can see all the oil on the ground there. I made a rookie mistake when trying to get her started. I just put a funnel in the gas line and left it. It did start!!! But the next day there was really thin oil shooting out of the filler. I initially thought it was a blown cylinder, but good news is that it was just gas that had leaked past a stuck float and past the rings. So i was at a point of just slapping the forks back on and taking the ugly girl to the prom, or complete tear down.
Heres a pic of my "work" area

 

I decided if it was worth doing I should do it right (thanks Dad) soooo... Out with the harness.

 

That blue tape from 3M is a life saver. Won't leave sticky glue behing but is great for labeling. If anyone is starting a project its a must have. If you can't find it PM me and I'll send you some. I was careful to label all the fram bolts and spacers too.

 

This is how she's sitting now. I need to get the fram repainted.

 

And clean up the motor

 

Any suggestions are welcome!!!! My big headache right now is getting rid of the PAIR system. I was lucky enough to get a CA bike UUUGGGGHHH. I can plug the exhaust side easy but would love to see how the stock carb hoses go. As far as i can tell from the manual there are no vacume lines. Two fuel lines in and then 2 breather hoses? I will keep updating. Thanks for the help!!!

 

Pile O parts

 

stop working so hard, youre making me feel lazy for not working on mine.