Recent content by Jmiller057

I'm defeated and I've given up. Problem is in the carbs and I can't seem to figure it out. Left cylinder still back fires like a son of a bitch. I go over everything and when you first jump on it and ride, the bike is dead on with no issues. Once you ride for a mile. The bike just starts to back...

I took your advice and went into the points. Found out it was a grounding issue. I was a little to extreme when torquing down the subplate. Spark plug shows good spark now. But left cylinder is still acting up. Went back into valves and they are good to specs. Compression tested the motor...

Brushes are a negative. Brushes are supposed to come off the lobe just like points. Why isn't there a spark tho? Someone's gotta know

There are "brushes" that touch the lobe as it spins. One brush is not touching the lobe. Could this cause no spark?

Help!!!!!!

I need help. I traced the ignition issue back to the points system. Left cylinder is not receiving a spark. What's causes this? Tested everything and traced it back to the points system. All wires are good with zero resistance.

1976 xs650. Stock points system Left cylinder has always had this issue but I want it reliable for this weekends trip. Left cylinder misfires and backfires a little when you rev it when let off. Right cylinder is dead on and never had an issue. Cam chain good Valves good Points good...

I took apart the stator and I am going to look into buying a new one. Any other advice would be much appreciated.

I need help hunting down the issue for my electrical problem I am experiencing. Its a 78 xs750. I know its not a 650 and I should be on a different forum, but its hard to get help/a response from people on that site. Right now the bike is doing all kinds of weird stuff. First, there is a...

I appreciate all the info! I re-cleaned the surface with some window cleaner again then went ahead and greased the side of the tire with a little extra help from soapy water. I inflated the tube to 35psi and the one side popped on. I'm gonna let it sit at 40 psi over night and hope for the...

I have a mag wheel and I'm running a k70 Dunlop tube type tire on the front and I can't seem to get the tire to seal on the wheel 100%. There is a small portion on each side of the wheel where the tire is stuck in the V-shape part of the rim and won't pop out to the side to seal. Does anyone...

Maybe we will head down this fall! I'll be sure to let you and the facebook group know if we are in the area.

Yes, deleted the turn signals for a cleaner look. Here in Michigan, the state does not require turn signals, just require that you use your hand signals during lane changes. These photos are making me wanna load up the bikes with a couple buddies and head towards the mountains.

Thank you, much appreciated!

By switchgear are your referring to the control switches? If so, I purchased all new control switches from Dime City Cycles. I've seen that road some where... oh yes, I remember now... in my dreams