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Another sign of how different the different years of RC24 are. The 88/89 uses the same gearbox as the RC30 (although different ratios), with the exception of the shafts and gears themselves all the parts are RC30! ...but the actual gear change shaft comes out in a different location hence the different lever!

if the coolant level falls too far below the temp sensor the reading will not be correct. best to check under the rad cap cuz overflow bottle level could be misleading

On stuff like that, I personally rough the original paint, sand / fair out bad areas and spot prime. The original finish roughed up makes the best primer in my experience. I'm not sure if I would pop a 2K on brackets... but it certainly can't hurt. I always try to have as much stuff as possible ready when i do pop one. But... can-o-worms like you said. I then find myself refinishing shit I had no intention of doing right now!

Should I clean, scuff and prime everything or spot prime? Clear coat? I do have a can of the 2K you mentioned somewhere... I understand the 48 hour pot life thing. I will be doing all the stays including my home made set in black. Maybe a set in polished w/clear. Can of worms! It all started with this.... Thanks Captain...preciate-cha... bike builders are an annoying lot... haha

I think you can put some voltage to the meter and check for movement...

You say "starter button not working" ! Is that a typo error? If not, then that's the fault, the wiring or switch needs repair or replacement! Here's the basic starter circuit diagram attached. Highlighted Red is the Positive Voltage feed for the Relay Coil the Green Highlighted is the Grounding side for the Relay Coil. - At Ignition Switch On, are all Indications, Lights, Fuel prime, Normal? - Have you confirmed Fuse D 10amp Starter Fuse is good? - Have you confirmed the Neutral Switch is working? Is your Neutral light on? - Have you tried a Sidestand Up, Clutch pulled in start? If you remove the red plug from the Starter Relay and probe the Red wire connector and the Yellow/red wire connector at the red plug you should have continuity provided the Ignition is On, the Fuse is ok, the Kill Switch is in RUN and the Starter Button is pressed. Another possibility is an open circuit Clutch Diode. But this will only effect a Neutral Start, Not the Sidestand Up, Clutch in Start. To verify your Starter Relay function, you could use a couple of test leads from the battery, remove the Red Plug from the relay then probe the test leads to where the Green/Red wire (Ground) and the Yellow/Red wire (Positive) would normally go to on the relay. Each time you make contact to the terminals the Starter Relay should energise and starter motor should run. MAKE SURE IF YOU DO THIS YOUR BIKE IS IN NEUTRAL AND PREFERABLY ON THE CENTER STAND. Let's know how you get on.

Your VFR when finished.