Done....for now

I found some NORMA style hose clamps at Auto Zone today, better than regular drum style hose clamps (even pressure on all sides of hose).

Used them to reconnect fuel lines to pump, tank, filter, and throttle housing. The small hose on the lower left of the throttle housing was off, causing bike to "stutter". Motto for next time - double and triple-check all plugs,hoses, etc. that they are properly seated/connected.

The new fuel filter has a built-in pressure regulator, so it was rather expensive (about $110 - yikes). But it should last for a good 60,000 miles, and bonus is that the bike started right up from cold start and continued running without so much of a hiccup. Yes!

After a few miles of riding though, noticed oil residue on the motor and hoses. Crap. Turns out, another hose from the bottom of oil tank had worked itself loose. Back on and tighten the clamp tighter, presto its running just fine now.

So i took a pic of the bike in the front yard. You'll notice that i also took the time to paint the black plastic panels/trim with plastic enamel. Looking good again.