79 Puch Free Spirit Project

[RebelRider.Mike]

More progress.
The engine and carburetor are in place.


The ignition side of the electrical wiring is done.


I installed a CHT gauge and probe to monitor the engine temperature.



Made some custom stems for the front blinkers, and painted the old junction box.


I also got the first two of the four circuits wired in. Circuit 3 will be a bit of work as it powers the brake light and turn signals.

[John]

I may have missed it but what make is that petcock/filter item.

[RebelRider.Mike]

Hey John,

I used a 12x1 mm thread, OMG petcock.
Got it from

"On" and "Reserve" both work fine with the tank full. I haven't tried it to see what the reserve will actually be on my tank yet.
I like it for the built in lower strainer and transparent bowl.

[RebelRider.Mike]

Finished the blinkers.
I added ground wires, and gave the worn-out chrome a coating of Plasti-Dip.






I also got the junction box and a lot of the wiring installed.



Found a nice little 12v battery. This should even out the electrical system, and keep the lights from flickering at idle.

[RebelRider.Mike]

The new tailpipe didn't have a tapered edge. I fixed that.


Now the end cap fits nicely.


Also, had to make a bracket for the new tailpipe. Sits slightly higher and farther away than the original.

[donaltman3]

Thi is a very neat project... you have gone all out !!!

[RebelRider.Mike]

One last visual detail...


And its done!
Here's the results:







Still fiddling with carb settings, but the bike itself is finished!

[John]

Its a "yellow jacket".

[mountainmoped]

Very nice!