Recent content by Bufoalvarious

Does anyone have a link to the correct size seat latch on a side hinge seat for a 1979 special? I ordered a "special" seat and it was the wrong mounting hardware and I had to send it back. I figured I would just buy the hardware and a nicer seat.

Yea I was having issues not being able with engine breakup around 2k. I tried lowering the needles (moved clips up) and it got worse. I lowered it more and it would die the second it hit 2k. I RAISED the needles one up from stock and it was alright but having the needles ALL THE WAY UP made the...

Hey 5twins I'm not sure if you'll end up seeing this but my bike won't even try to start 1 turn out. I know that after around 3 nothing is happaning but that is where it starts to cough and splutter (but start) then die. My spark plugs are super black and sooty which mean I have to much fuel but...

At 2 1/2 the LEFT side would run WITH choke

So the spring wasn't the issue. I tried adjusting my A/F screws and it left me stranded unable to get the bike even running again. I'm going to change the PJ asap. The advancement unit seems very complicated. Any links to a simplified explanation?

Let's see if this helps at all. Right side was normal. Also removed after photo and gave it a nice clean

JESUS SOME PEOPLE! THANK YOU SO MUCH I WOULDVE NEVER NOTICED. As I've said I bought this for $200 in bunch of boxes and it my first bike. And I'm trying to recover from the precious owner. Hense the 45 PILOT JET!?

Thanks for all the help! I'll order some new jets and research on my advance assembly

It is the vm 22 type. And I'll pick some smaller ones up and give them a try I guess. The bike runs amazing and will always run through the gears with no issue. Its just when I pull up to a light the bike will try to hang at 2k. I trust you when you say that my PJ is too big but would that make...

Waaait. So is it "hanging up" because I have too much fuel now? Or is it lack there of.

I also live at 5k feet above sea level. I've read it matters but I dont know.

Yes. The carbs are 79 b38 carbs. Both jets have the double square Mikuni label next to the number MJ is 142 and my pj is 45.and my needle clips have been moved down one fixing my rpm breakup between 2k and 3k which work wonders until the bike it warmed up then it will "hang" at 2k before...

Note that it has "stock" spark plugs. They are new but they are the blah blah 7e something or another

Hello everyone. I've made a couple posts on here but I'm stuck again! I have a 79 special with b38 carbs and I was having issues with the engine breaking up between 2k and 3k (pods and no baffles) which was solved by adjusting my needle level to give me a bit more fuel (already replaced MJ and...

My main jet says 42.5 and my pilot says 45 or 4.5 and I cant seem to figure the needle out