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I purchased a 1974 175cc F7 2-stroke with lots of miles as my first project bike. Id like to give it some scrambler/jap style for crusing around town and dirt roads. It has full electrics,(signals, taillight, headlight, starter button). I have had it for about 3 months. I have two questions:
1. Is there a way I can make it kickstart only? I'd like to free up some of the clutter of the switches and lines in the handlebars and I honestly think kick start is just cooler. Its a small toy project bike, i dont want fancy things. Can I simply take the ignition switch and line out or is there more to it? Are there any reasons why I shouldnt? On this bike I have no intention of keeping it "traditional".
2. The inside of the gas tank was rusty when i bought it. The previous owner put a small clear disc-shaped fuel filter in the line after the petcock, before the carb. I have since cleared the inside of the tank of all rust. I am curious, will the fuel filter slow down the flow of fuel and effect speed and performance? Will it flow better without it? Is it just always a good idea to have a fuel filter? Can I take it out?
Thanks for your help! I'm looking forward to the end of winter so I can get this baby on the road. Also anybody done this type of project to a similar bike? Any advice? Id love to hear stories and see photos.
1. Is there a way I can make it kickstart only? I'd like to free up some of the clutter of the switches and lines in the handlebars and I honestly think kick start is just cooler. Its a small toy project bike, i dont want fancy things. Can I simply take the ignition switch and line out or is there more to it? Are there any reasons why I shouldnt? On this bike I have no intention of keeping it "traditional".
2. The inside of the gas tank was rusty when i bought it. The previous owner put a small clear disc-shaped fuel filter in the line after the petcock, before the carb. I have since cleared the inside of the tank of all rust. I am curious, will the fuel filter slow down the flow of fuel and effect speed and performance? Will it flow better without it? Is it just always a good idea to have a fuel filter? Can I take it out?
Thanks for your help! I'm looking forward to the end of winter so I can get this baby on the road. Also anybody done this type of project to a similar bike? Any advice? Id love to hear stories and see photos.