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[QUOTE="BrianSC, post: 1476005, member: 145841"] I’m new to this site and new to riding/working on bikes. I’m retired but busier than ever. Over the years I’ve collected a few bikes but never rode very much. I currently own three basket cases: a ‘73 Harley XL1000, a ‘81 Honda CL500, and now (the bike I always wanted) a 1984 Honda XR350R. All three bikes I picked up cheap because they all have issues (the HD was in a fire, the CL owner needed cash, and the XR was on the way to the dump). The bike I want to dig into is the ‘84 XR350. It’s been neglected but I have hopes that I can resurrect her despite my lack of knowledge and experience working on bikes. When I first got the bike I drained the oil and changed the oil filter first. When I first pulled the oil plug about half a quart of water came out, then sludge/oil. I refilled it with oil hoping that might slow down whatever damage has already been done. I took the bike over to a guy who parts out bikes, bought from him some missing pieces(clutch lever, front brake housing, muffler, and a kick start lever). When I put the kick start lever on, it could be pushed down by hand, making a ratcheting sound. I’m assuming that means a spring inside must have slipped or broken while it sat in water. I’m guessing I need to buy a shop manual and tear everything down. So, first question : where can I find a digital edition of a shop manual? Second question: from your experience working on motors has anyone come across a bike that had water in the crankcase? Was it salvageable? [/QUOTE]
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