I was referring to this comment: This tells me that you might consider checking the TS system for damaged wires, connections, switches, and...
Ok. With that said I'd follow Squirrelman and tinkerinWstuf's wise advice. You might also check the compression. And yes, a fresh/strong batt is a...
Did it start/run before you cleaned the carbs? If not, what was the very last thing done before it developed this problem? Hang in there,...
Parting it out would, of course, take a lot of wrenching time and effort. Just listing and shipping the bike in bits and pieces can be a lengthy...
1. Your bike is not a drag racer. 2. You are not on a drag strip. Ride it right and it'll treat you the same. Otherwise, you're going to...
I agree. Might need to reset the float levels, but otherwise I don't think you'll have any problems.
Good call Carl! Yep, sometimes it's better to adhere to the old, but still true, "form follows function" when it comes to certain things....
You might want to check/test the fp relay as per the service manual. I'd next check the fp contact points (if the relay checks out OK). Yep,...
I, as a long time "sport bike" rider, never thought much about the larger touring bikes until '83 or so. Figured they were all too big, too heavy,...
That starer is a goner for sure.
Pump wasn't working due to badly fried points. Cleaned the points up and got the thing to work. So, I ordered a set of new points just to be safe....
I agree 100% on this. It's often best (whenever possible) to change out charging system components as a group when a single component has failed...
Thanks svandekidft! Received the FS manual, so that's good news. First thing will be to replace the fuel lines, f filter, and f line clamps and...
Like others have said; matching pearls is all but impossible. Make it red and you can forget it. It's likely that it'll never look right from...
I'd change that thermostat right now. Then you can go after the thermo switch (you might as well buy both at the same time). We'd hate to see...
The towels are unnecessary imo (they might even attract moisture). Meanwhile, I'd double check that you have disconnected the battery terminals...
Welcome to VFR World Frank, First, I recommend that you access a factory service manual (print or PDF) if you haven't done so already....
Good to see her out and about! And thanks for the JB PW tip. Have to say that I've been using JB weld since 1970 or so.
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