First start, first ride!

Yesterday, we figured out why the ignition was not working (a short in the main harness apparently).  After disconnecting the plug (pictured), we had spark.  I had already unplugged the kill switch and ignition switch, but there must be a wiring fault in between that connection and the headlight bucket.

I had to leave this connector unplugged for now.

This morning, Kyle and I installed the carburetor, petcock, gas tank etc.  We also drained more than a quart of oil, because the PO had overfilled the crankcase.  The motor started up after just a few kicks, and sounded pretty good! 

Even though we had no bolts to hold the throttle / brake lever pod, I went for a short ride down the block.  I knew it was unsafe to ride with the throttle and brake lever moving around loosely, but it turned out okay.

Here's a video of it running