to avoid running over one of these [ATTACH]
NICE WORK :cool: i've used one or two well-placed hammer blows (against the floor or a block of wood) to bring levers back to nearer stock by...
i wasn't clear, cuz i mean that the carb opposite the master carb (pointed at by screwdriver) does not NORMALLY have a return spring and relies...
yes, one carb has no return spring.
seems like an intermittent charging system fault. :toiletclaw: no Lucas parts, right ? :rolleyes: also, you could try cleaning sparkplug wires...
that seems unusual, why ? :confused: stainless steel, right ?
is it possible that the weights function to dampen any tendency to wobble into instability like the periodic oscillation of a tank-slapper ?
better than any hair dryer, get the engine running for a few minutes to build heat and soften carb boots. [ATTACH]
depends upon which bike.
use the off position on your petcock during storage, and test that the vacuum petcock shuts off fully when engine is off. some modified petcocks...
^^^^ WOW, thatsalota riding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have any photos for us ?
id #s are usually stamped somewhere.
looks just like the crap chinese junk that failed on my bike after just 65 miles ! there's never a brand name or id number on these low-quality...
i recently tried a $30 chinese r/r from amazon on my vtr250 :deadhorse: r/r failed after just 65 miles !!!!!!!!!!!!!! :toiletclaw: are these...
nice work, but the sensor on the front head picks up cam position, not speed. tape up/cover those intake holes.
using full choke--if the carbs are properly adjusted and clean--may be too much and flood the plugs if you crank too long. suggest you try with...
yes and yes. does your choke work ?
make sure the idle speed adjustment screw is set properly for easiest starting. back the screw off until you sense the butterflies are fully...
i think there may be a different reason your 500 won't start, not related to pilot screws or partly-clogged jets. on any newly-acquired old bike...
another item that needs wire-probing in some cases is the side holes on the mainjet holder tubes.
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