Early Friday morning, I finally got the 1250 home. It ran fine at the PO's place; smooth, fairly vibration free and nothing major seemed to be wrong. When I unloaded it from the trailer, I couldn't resist taking a spin around the yard, as there was some mowing to be done anyway. It slowed and began throwing the coil wire. Finally, I took electrical tape and re-attached the coil wire to the tower. Now, the thing barely has any power, and seems like the throttle only opens part way. I'll be making a new coil wire today,when the parts store gets the ends that I need. Any other thoughts?
It looks a little rougher than I had hoped, but nothing a little primer and paint won't fix. the hydro seems good and I thought it ran pretty good. It needs lights, a seat and a center cap for the steering wheel. For what I paid, I am still pretty happy with it, although I am really not sure what I have done.
Of all the things I have lost, I think I miss my mind the most.