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There was little or no alcohol added to motor fuel 20 years ago, so you might get lucky by just removing the idle air screws, squirting some carb cleaner into the passages and blow out with compressed air. Your fuel line may be highly brittle, wouldn't hurt to replace the lines. Do a hard look into the tank and check for rust/debris, if it is loaded with same, remove the tank, add about a cup of nuts and bolts in there with mineral sprits/paint thinner and dance with it for about 30 minutes, drain and repeat as necessary until the solvent you are using comes out clear. When done up-end the tank and remove the nuts and bolts, use a long handled magnet to get the ones that want a free ride.
Check all the adjustments and torques.
Change all the fluids: transmission, primary. And do clear the clutch with the K/S before attempting to engage first gear. If the clutch is locked up, and it may well be, remove it clean the plates and make sure that it disengages before dumping it into first gear. Norton gearboxes have been know to break up when selecting first gear with a locked clutch.
The fork oil would like a change, probably never been done.
Your front brake would like new fluid, again, probably never been done.
Get new tires immediately, if you are satisfied with the way the power train is operating. Those old tires will give you the traction of a man running on banana peels. And, don't skimp, get new tubes also.
Lastly. When you do get it running well, don't be too eager to "go up country". Start with a 5 mile circle, increase the radius slowly until your new friend earns your trust. When you do head up country, bring your cell phone and a credit card, file a flight plan with someone you trust, so if you become MIA someone will know, roughly, where to look for you.
Best wishes, and congratulations!
After you have put between 50 and 100 miles on your new friend change all the fluids again
More strategically, be aware that the valve springs that were left with load on them are tired; they will not restore themselves, so if it runs well don't challenge the advertised red-line
Tkanks, good info. i will clean the carbs and put new fuel lines on it. Tank is pretty clean, but I will flush it anyway. Good point on the clutch. I will make sure its free. I disassembled the front brake last night and it is in an amazing condition. I ordered new seals and pads for it.
The whole bike is very clean. I`m able to see a bit of an open valve through the spark plug holes and they look like new. The nice old lady I bought it from, told me that it was completely restored and then stored since.
Thank you for your time. I will keep you updated.