cs641
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Post by cs641 on May 4, 2022 17:12:09 GMT -6
I have an ‘87 454ltd that I’m working to get going again and it definitely needs work. Hadn’t run since 08 or 09. Finally have keys made.
I’m guessing the battery is under the seat, how do you get to it? I don’t see anything obvious.
Fluid wise, does the engine and trans/clutch share the same fluid? If so how much and what kind? Also the coolant…how do you check it and fill it?
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pya977
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Post by pya977 on May 5, 2022 11:35:24 GMT -6
open up the back toolbox and you will see 2 bolts, take these out and the seat will come off
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Post by knoizy on May 8, 2022 11:35:34 GMT -6
Try to get the blue service manual. My guess is you're looking at a fair bit of work but easy enough in the right order and with the right tools. Hopefully you've not got the emissions kit fitted as that just makes everything a complete PITA and can be scrapped but then you also need to plug the ports up. In terms of stripping it down I think the tank, radiator and cylinder head has to come off, you can test the thermostat, fan switch, clean the coolant system out and have good access to all the jobs that require it before you put her back together. Definitely a carb clean and rebuild kit, new filters, valve clearance adjustment and with any luck she will fire up and run. Heat the carb rubbers with a hair drier to avoid bleeding knuckles, be careful removing the head that the rev gear doesn't drop in the engine and the rest is standard 500 twin maintenance.
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cs641
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Post by cs641 on May 14, 2022 12:46:25 GMT -6
Hooked a battery up just to see if anything happens. Nothing happens other than the tail light coming on.
No response from any of the buttons or warning lights regardless of where the key is placed.
Do these have a security system on them?
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cs641
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Post by cs641 on May 14, 2022 12:58:47 GMT -6
Finally got it to wake up after cycling the key many times. Horn works, all the warning lights work, lights work. Can’t get the starter to work.
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cs641
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Post by cs641 on May 14, 2022 14:07:13 GMT -6
Traced the wiring problem back to either the starter solenoid or the starter button itself. Starter cranks good.
Had it running real quick. Fuel tank selector valve is leaking so that’s the next thing to fix.
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Post by sleepfaster on Sept 6, 2022 21:58:10 GMT -6
Got it riding down the street yet?
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