Recent content by benjammin

I did not sync the carbs. I guess that is my next step. Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Figure8 yes I timed it. Retiredgentleman, I cleaned the carbs while I was waiting for the pamco. I also added fuel system cleaner which may have been part of the problem because after I rode it a while it went away. Now that I've put some miles on the new ignition the old lady is running better...

I got it running with half choke. Then i adjusted the idle and it seems to be running great. Is this normal after installing a pamco? Just wondering. Probably something else I have to fix. :doh:

Something is definitely not right. I got everything in and temporarily wired up so I could start it. It acts like it wants to start every kick but won't. Then after about ten kicks I can get it started but not for long, dies after about 10-15 seconds. Any ideas?

Thanks Pete, I figured as much there were a few extras on the rod. Just making sure I did everything right before I started her up, and having extra parts made me a little worried.

Pete, how many advanced locating pins are used in this process? I got three in the kit.

Exactly what I was looking for thanks Pete. Looking forward to seeing how my bike runs with this new setup.

My stock 1980 tci coil and ignition box finally gave out so it's time for a pamco. I'm currently installing the Ultimate Pamco electronic ignition kit with e-advancer/ignition coil kit Part # 14-0907 from Mikes. I know this has been covered 100 times before but I'm having trouble finding a place...

happen to have the ignition coil with the box?

Petcock is working properly. 5twins you may be on to something. It runs better at higher speeds when the engine is getting some air, and it runs like shit sitting in traffic while the engine gets hot.

The petcock did cross my mind. Should it be removed and cleaned? I ran a can of b-12 fuel system cleaner through it to try and deal with any issues like that but that never seems to do anything for me.

Ok friends. My stock 1980 has been running rough, and it has been progressively getting worse. I've cleaned the carbs good and changed the spark plugs and it's still doing the same thing. Most of the time it will run pretty good and then after 20 minutes it starts sputtering real bad in first...

still have the speedo?

Still have this?

There is a one year warranty. I was hoping to avoid the inconvenience of sending it back to California and waiting for them to ship me a new one to Pa. But after looking at it for about 15 minutes I decided I would feel better with a replacement. Just letting you guys know my experience with it...