Got the bike yesterday not as clean as I'd hoped. It was reasonably clean but it's been messed with by a Muppet. The first thing I noticed was the non stock starter relay I think it's called, there was some very ugly wiring around that area, twisted wires covered with brown packaging tape - yikes.
The worst and most disappointing issue it the incomplete air filter. It has the air box but no filter or housing. And the boots from the air box to the carbs a hard as a rock so stock air box arrangement is looking less likely.
The brake fluid is all brown and disgusting with no pressure but that's to be expected.
There's a bit of spot rusting in the tank but I'll probably fill it with old bolts and some sand and give a bit of a shake. I think I have some acid too for that job.
So I have the carbs off and opened up all. The fuel has done the varnish thing and the diaphragms are shot but no corrosion and tidy enough on the exterior.
Other than that everything else is pretty much unmolested. Oh there is a GS450 headlight on it with no bulb too! Some old timers pride and joy? Hmmm I doubt it. Luckily I'm a sucker for these bikes! First things on the shopping list are replacement diaphragms and carb holders. And I'll have a think about what to do with the filters. I know it's a pain in the ass but there are plenty of 440's out there running pods, so I'll just ask around probably on do the ton.
I'll add some photos soon.
Later gaters!