1) The clutch doesn't disengage. Either it's just the cable that needs ajusting, or I'll have to take the clutch apart?
I see you've already got this one worked out. Good.
2) The clutch adjuster cover is missing. Is this an oil seal (doesn't seem likely or there would be no oil in it now), or is it just to keep dirt out ?
It just keeps out the road debris from wrecking the adjuster nut.
3) The alternator wiring harness got chewed on by the chain under the front sprocket cover. Is it supposed to take another way out from under the cover ?
Nope, it's supposed to be tucked neatly into a crevice that makes it's way through that area. It must have come out of it's spot and got chewed.
4) The bike has the high handlebars from later years. If I want to switch to the standard bars, will the existing clutch & brake cables work, or will they be too long & get in the way ?
It depends on how high the bars are, of course, but *maybe*. Typically when people put the apehangers on, they got much longer cables. Also, do you have a disc front brake? Is there a replacement longer brake line on there? that might be a bigger problem that long cables. However, if you're lucky, just some clever re-routing of cables and lines will get you there.
5) The wheel spokes have surface rust. It looks like a little scotchbrite & polish will take it off, but how to keep the exposed metal from just rusting again ? Or should I start looking for other wheels ?
It'll just come back. I had rusty spokes on one of my bikes, and this winter, I cleaned, primed, and painted the spokes black. It's holding up very nicely. Took a while to do though, but I like it. If you *must* have shiney spokes and don't like silver paint or such, you either need new rims (which can be had relatively cheaply on eBay) or new spokes (which are rare and may be hard for you to install).
Post edited by: Biquetoast, at: 2006/08/05 18:45
