Planet Minis

XC_NOVA · 05-05-2008, 06:57 AM

Well Guys, Thanks to all the info from this site my ZB is alive and kicking now! I still have to get some pics up for you guys though. I completely rebuilt the carb after it was sitting for 15 years or so. After the carb was done and the gas tank quit shedding rust finally I reassembled everything and added some 100 unleaded octane to clear her out. Drained the old crank case oil out of her and added some Amsoil also. First kick, she fired right up! I had ZERO experience with Carbs. Very impressive, I love this site! Now I just have to score a chain and she will be good to go! All original also. I'll work on some pics tonight. Thanks again everyone for all your help with this project. Endless info on here about these bad boys......Couldn't have done it without PM!!

shw911 · 05-05-2008, 11:28 AM

If you still have rust,

check out these links
Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis
and
paunchy ZB build

now post up some more pics!
Congrats on the free ZB. You think getting it free is a good thing? Wait until you start dumping more $$$ into it.
You might wish you never got it...j/k. It's always a good thing!

gstegman · 05-05-2008, 02:56 PM

Congrats on getting her running, I look forward to some pics.

XC_NOVA · 05-05-2008, 03:01 PM

Scored a chain during lunch today at Cycle Gear. I have to knock off some links but isn't too hard to do. I can't wait to ride her tonight! It's been much anticipated for sure. I'll let you guys know how she runs and get some pics while I have it out.

05-05-2008, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
XC_NOVA PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 28	It's Alive!! Well Guys, Thanks to all the info from this site my ZB is alive and kicking now! I still have to get some pics up for you guys though. I completely rebuilt the carb after it was sitting for 15 years or so. After the carb was done and the gas tank quit shedding rust finally I reassembled everything and added some 100 unleaded octane to clear her out. Drained the old crank case oil out of her and added some Amsoil also. First kick, she fired right up! I had ZERO experience with Carbs. Very impressive, I love this site! Now I just have to score a chain and she will be good to go! All original also. I'll work on some pics tonight. Thanks again everyone for all your help with this project. Endless info on here about these bad boys......Couldn't have done it without PM!!

05-05-2008, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
shw911 "Eating Ramen" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,528	Re: It's Alive!! If you still have rust, check out these links Removing rust from fuel tanks and parts with electrolysis and paunchy ZB build now post up some more pics! Congrats on the free ZB. You think getting it free is a good thing? Wait until you start dumping more $$$ into it. You might wish you never got it...j/k. It's always a good thing!

05-05-2008, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
gstegman 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 480	Re: It's Alive!! Congrats on getting her running, I look forward to some pics.

05-05-2008, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
XC_NOVA PM Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 28	Re: It's Alive!! Scored a chain during lunch today at Cycle Gear. I have to knock off some links but isn't too hard to do. I can't wait to ride her tonight! It's been much anticipated for sure. I'll let you guys know how she runs and get some pics while I have it out.

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