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Okay. Back in town and got a few minutes of work in. Pulled the whole damn bike apart. Got the engine off and in a stand. Checked the clearance from adjuster to the value and it was within specs. Cranked it through a few times to makes sure the values were at least in motion. All I can think to...

Also, there are universal Harley cards but you can't buy them form the dealerships. You have to get them online. That's the only way it works.

Motorcycles have become far more about image than riding. It's about being a biker and not loving being out on the road. But there is hope. I joined this forum because I was ready to build/maintain my own bike. I've been turning wrenches every second since (but I am still no good at it)...

Glad to hear that you made it out okay... Plus you have a funny story to tell over brews. Win/win

I wouldn't mind iffin you posted some pics.

Agreed. The more I thought about it, I ever went through the bike and really inspected it. Once I started pulling parts off and I found so many problems. General construction problems of poor quality. Cold welds and general silliness. Not to mention I've run into standard bolts for no...

60 psi. The most I could get out of it was 60 psi. I am generally wrong about this sort of thing but it seems to me that if I have one cylinder that can hold pressure and one that is less than half of what it should be then it's not a timing issue. It seems like it would be a part from that...

Update: Got home this morning and started with the simple stuff. I have spark and fuel. Compression...yeah. About that. 160 right and 60 left. I am still have my fingers crossed that its a timing issue and not a problem with valves, seals or rings. Thanks for all the advice so far. I am...

Headed out of town for a day or two. Tried to talk my buddy into doing the test while I was gone. He said "do you really want me touching your bike again?" Uh....no. So the test will have to wait. As soon as I get the numbers I'll post them. I want as much help as I can get. Angus: understood...

I know there is no bot on and go with any carbs. I didn't go. HE went. So how do I get it running to sync the carbs?

Sgallaty, now I completely understand. It's a hard lesson to learn but it seems we all have to learn it. At least my bike isn't under a car. Thanks for helping me keep things in prospective.

No. I had not had a chance to sync them. I hadn't had a chance to do anything.

Praise the motorcycle gods. I am so happy for you dude. Good work man. Now I just need you to ride down to Texas and help me with mine.

Thread preview: more carb help. I've just learned some important lessons regarding abuse and friends. I got back from overseas a few days ago and got started on my 1980 XS650SG project. It's your now standard converted hardball bobber with sporty tank. I would include pictures but we have...

Congrats. Its like Christmas when a ride goes perfectly.