Good morning Mossberg Owners.
I started taking the motorcycle apart today, but I decided to ride it up to the range one more time before I do the clutch job.
I pumped the tires and checked the fluids and turned the key. The injection primed quickly, and it started in three beats.
I warmed it up in the garage until the hydraulic lifters came up, and shut it off to get my helmet and gloves.
It would not start again.
That battery is 9 years old, and I am amazed that it started so fast the first time, but that was its swan song.
So it's out on the bench and I will shop for a new one after I see what the clutch looks like.
I didn't order the metal plates. Just the friction plates and a new spring.
The master cylinder is showing its age too. I will re-fit it as well, and finally put on the Galfer stainless brake lines I've been ignoring for years.
The Nomad has a larger battery than other bikes, and yet the HD battery is too tall and doesn't fit. his is a rare battery, quite expensive and I'm probably going to replace it with a modern and lighter Li battery.
Right now I have the ready cash to pay my $158 range membership, plus the $2 EPA fee, or buy a $150-$200 battery.
Payday comes around in less than 2 weeks, so the 9 year old battery can wait. I have to order it anyhow.
I really wanted that 30-30 Mossberg in the for Sale room, but it isn't in the cards.
You all have a great day and look out for the random jokers.