Well, the swingarm had been binding for a while. I remember when Rick's was doing the same thing on his 750 racebike. He went ahead and removed the whole assembly and cleaned/oiled it. I figured it was time to do the same to mine. Since I already had the exhaust off from the oil pan service, removing the swingarm was pretty simple. The arm bearing didn't look all THAT bad once I had it out, but boy, what a HUGE difference once I cleaned and lubed it. Nice and smooth action.

After a quick ride March 2006. Lowers are off. Still tuning carbs at this point.

Next it was time for the carburetors. A friend of mine was selling a jetted set of the with new K&N filters for $200. Heh heh, I snapped them up and we were almost in business. I cleaned them out, and installed them. Well, top-end jetting was OK, but bottom end was not good at all. I puleld the carbs out again, and re-cleaned the pilot jets. Good thing too. There was more dirt than I thought. I did get her running. But she still wasn't quite right. She was functioning, but still frustrating to ride.

I let her sit due to other obligations until Spring of '06. I was planning a ride to Deal's Gap in June, so I HAD to get her right. I finally found the problem. Turned out to be a stuck float due to a bent float tang. I wound up using other carb parts from a spare set I had. I got the carbs intalled, and BAM! There she was!! SWEET. I had to fiddle with the needles a bit, but eventually got her so that she would run really well. Basically on-par with the RS-34s I had on her earlier. I also put the wheels/tires from my 1100 on this bike. Now Michelin Pilot Road shod, get ready for the gap!

At the gap. Big time fun.

In June of 2006, I went ahead and loaded up the bike, trailered up a friends bike, and headed to Tennessee. Was a BLAST! Finally got my 750 out there after hearing so much about it for so long. I just wished the the gap a bit longer . . . I really enjoyed it. But, it was KIND of a letdown after riding in Colorado and those backroads in Nor-Cal. I was thinking it would be a bit more exciting than it was. BAH! We still had a great time.

Mugging for the camera. We were riding fairly slow . . .

So, now in 2007, that is where she sits. I have found another engine builder here. He used to work for some AMA teams in the 80s. He has my racebike motor in hand now. I told him the 750 will be next . . . hopefully . . .