Recent content by Joe24

Ugh, I am such an idiot. Well, that problem is solved and bikes back. Vacuum line popped off. :mad: I'm installing manual petcocks this weekend so won't have that happen again. Then, timing, points, new throttle and clutch cables, and a fresh oil change. After that our problems should be...

Who wants an update! Heh. The bikes been out of commission, but thanks to the unwavering support of 5twins, progress was made. I thought I'd share the most recent event on here to spare him my constant PMs. So far: Full clean and adjustment of carbs. Valves adjusted. Still to do: timing...

Damn, that makes it seem simple eh!

Will do! Thank you. Guess I am sorted now, thank you everyone. Once this rain stops I'll get back to work.

cheers mate! Thanks for the advice, and I'll look into testing with the multimeter.

Hey folks! Playing around with my 79' Special, following some of 5twins amazing advice, and I've got a quick question regarding valve adjustment. I've removed the alternator cover, and I am trying to line up the T with the Timing mark on the rotor. Two things: 1) Directly as I get the timing...

Great, thanks, mate! I'll look into Advance Unit Weights.

Well, with my Clymers Manual and your PDf carb guide, I took the carb apart. Then I realized just how much I was in above my head! But, this is why I got the bike; to learn how to work on it myself. So, yeah, took it all apart, check both jets, and everything seemed in good working order. I had...

Roger that! I'll run through that list this week, and then I'll report back. Got my trusty Ckymers Manual at hand. Thank you.

New vacuum lines held on, but the bikes idle problem is still very apparent. The RPM while warm is around 1300. I'm constantly throttling it to keep things going. I've noticed a clear correlation between the pop sound of the exhaust and an RPM drop while idling. Popping increase and rpm...

Right on! Thank you. I'll check my hot idle, change these vacuum lines out, pickup some plugs, and report back!

Gentlemen! I'm back. Work has been crazy busy, and I have not had much time for the bike besides riding it Carb has stayed put since tightening the gear clamps. I've been riding a lot, and the bike has been performing well until recently. Few problems: 1) newest quirk: flat spots. Usually...

I imagine mine still has the original mechanical reg. This bike is very stock besides athestics. Thank you for the link. Hopefully next week I find some time to tinker. I took apart my exhaust to see what is going on, only to find out there are no baffles. Aftermarket commando type have...

Great tips! Thank you everyone. I very much appreciate every bit of advice. I ended up having to put in a new battery, for reasons I'll explain later, but it didn't fix the signal problem. Here's what happened to me yesterday: whilst driving in traffic, I had a backfire and the left side of...

Well! I got her, and we're cruising. Completed the list of things to do, and now we're looking pretty decent. A few minor oil leaks, and one of the petcocks leaking. I have two other concerns. My right signals don't work on idle, not enough power. Guessing a new battery would boost my...