1971 R75/5 - No spark

Paul Casterlin · 2019-09-28T22:17:02Z

Hello! Just joined the forum and have a few questions about an airhead I just picked up...hopefully for the right price! Problem (1) Just picked up a 1971 R75/5 that hasn't been started in some time. Tanks was empty and carbs were spotless but when I added fuel to the tank and turned the petcocks on fuel was leaking from the carbs. I removed the float bowl cover and removed the floats and float needles. I don't see any rubber on the float needles...I'm assuming they had some at one time? Problem (2) No spark at the plugs. I'm not familiar with airhead switch-gear, is the switch on the left side an engine cut off switch? What position is run? I pulled a plug and grounded it and am not getting spark in any position. I'm going to look at the points next. Any and all help i s appreciated...I can't wait to take her for a ride!