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Posted by Pilgrim
 - March 23, 2018, 07:18:16 AM

710... ;D  Is it on the left side on the 800?

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 22, 2018, 22:26:11 PM

  Like Pilgrim said as you sit on the bike look down on the left side and on top of the cover next to the jugs is a plug that has 710 or OIL on it and that is where you add the oil and add the seafoam.....

Posted by Pilgrim
 - March 22, 2018, 21:34:52 PM

Sitting on bike, look down right side on top of Chrome cover there is a slotted screw about the size of a half dollar.

Posted by Ernest
 - March 22, 2018, 20:43:48 PM

looking to add seafoam treatment in the oil.  but, not sure where you add engine oil?  is it the filler behind the exhaust pipe on the rear cylinder?

thanks in advance...

Posted by Ernest
 - March 22, 2018, 20:41:05 PM
Quote from: Pilgrim on March 21, 2018, 15:32:47 PM

Will be a nice ride wen you get her running and cleaned up. Looks like you have a great place to work also.
I imagine you will wind up cleaning the carb and entire fuel system if the fuel has gelled.

I rinsed the bad fuel from the tank and was able to get her running, really hav'nt driven her.  but, tomorrow i'll taker her to get inspected.  In Texas we get vehicles inspected before we obtain registration.    seems to be running well enough.
Posted by Pilgrim
 - March 21, 2018, 15:32:47 PM

Will be a nice ride wen you get her running and cleaned up. Looks like you have a great place to work also.
I imagine you will wind up cleaning the carb and entire fuel system if the fuel has gelled.

Posted by Ernest
 - March 21, 2018, 12:35:55 PM

...thanks for the additional info guys!    :)

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 21, 2018, 10:47:30 AM

  I am not an electrician but I know that the 800 does not have a lot of storage for power of lights. Ernest when I was messing with my rear signal lights I wanted to turn them into marker lights and it was not hard but the taillight would pulse with the signal lights till I had the bike running. So to check the signal lights and any of the lights try and have the bike running properly. Smart idea like you said do one thing at a time to sort it all out.

Posted by Ogri
 - March 21, 2018, 10:27:46 AM

I think you either need a 100% higher wattage bulb in each front blinker or an indicator relay with a 50% lower rating.
Someone who understands electrics will be along shortly to tell you what to do (and to call me an idiot.)

Posted by Ernest
 - March 21, 2018, 08:43:23 AM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on March 20, 2018, 21:24:27 PM

Looks like a roadhouse exhaust system.

Ref the air filter and the hoses check this link out....

Thanks! very helpful.   I like this mod.  I'm going to hold off, don't want to add any variables until I get the bike running.
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - March 20, 2018, 21:24:27 PM

  Looks like a roadhouse exhaust system.

Ref the air filter and the hoses check this link out....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c73kzvWUfio

Posted by Ernest
 - March 20, 2018, 21:10:35 PM

You guys may have seen this 2005 before, the seller told me about this Forum.

She's a little rough.  But, has a lot of potential.  I just received her today.  This is the low down so far:

looks like a good chance, I can save the battery.

the carburetor does have bad gas, it has that poor fuel smell, and the fuel has become thick.

it may have an issue with the blinkers, they stay on.  but, the left and right switch works.  the rear blinkers are not installed.   maybe, that why they stay on? don't know if it is a circuit.

I think, the plan for tomorrow, removing/cleaning the tank.  prime the carb, see if I can run some clean fuel through the carb.

I started removing the breather housing, and surprise that it has approximately 4 hoses attached to the rear.   are those needed?  has anyone tried capping them?

thanks!

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 20, 2018, 19:44:53 PM

Pictures?  Did someone mention Pictures??  Pictures we like.....

Posted by kw-retrorider
 - March 20, 2018, 03:50:46 AM

Welcome....battery and carb problems are not fatal. Bought my first 800 when it would only run on choke and would not take a load. Bike had been sitting. No amount of seafoam or similar that the previous owner tried over several months to get it running right so I could ride it, worked....although I certainly would drain the tank and try fresh gas with additive first as ratman suggests.

I bought the bike anyway and took it straight to a dealer, who rebuilt the carb. I have never touched it since. That was 20k miles ago. So, regardless of who does the rebuild, they can be rebuilt and cleaned out with good results. If I remember right, the tank petcock valve was changed as well.

You will enjoy the 800 once that carb is cleaned and set up right. Good luck with your choice.

What year is it?...and don't forget to post a pic once you get it home.

Posted by mittico68
 - March 20, 2018, 03:35:23 AM

Welcome aboard!
You'll see: the 800 is way cooler and smoother then the 1500...  ;)
Don't forget to post some pics of your beauty!  ::)

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