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Got it fired up. Need to replace some of the rotten wires, but no big deal.
I looked at the new plugs and the spark looks real weak. The igniter I bought was supposed to be good and all plugs are firing, but cylinders 2,3, and 4 aren't running as hot as the other three (judging by dropping water on the exhaust pipes). I kind of think the spark isn't as good as it should be. I'm putting in fresh gas tomorrow and we'll see what it does.

I got to take the monster for a short ride today! I'm really excited to get it finished now. I'm excited though progress has been slow. The GS I traded is a nice bike, but the 1300, well....IT'S A 1300!

All cylinders are firing now except for #4. Starting to think junk in the pilot jet maybe. I'll know more when I can give it a better shake-down run.

Mellvis wrote: I got to take the monster for a short ride today! I'm really excited to get it finished now. I'm excited though progress has been slow. The GS I traded is a nice bike, but the 1300, well....IT'S A 1300!

All cylinders are firing now except for #4. Starting to think junk in the pilot jet maybe. I'll know more when I can give it a better shake-down run.

I was thinking Carbs as well. Mostly cause they seem to be the real test of patience and love with a 13.
Good luck
Bill

Put about 4 miles on the 1300 today. Really happy with it. Carbs are a little off. It backfires some through the exhaust some. I have to get the turn signals on and the headlight rewired. Found some after market headlight brackets on ebay, think I'm going to get them.

New pictures from today.