Recent content by johnnmcguire

Came across this gadget.... I realize this thread is pretty old, maybe it'll do someone some good or maybe one of you can chime in with any experience? https://www.mikesxs.net/ngk-plug-wire-splicer.html

Thanks gggGary! I'll run the procedure when my new cable comes in... I had to share, though, that I made it 2 hours home after the lever end of my original 1982 cable came apart today by using a piece of picture hanging wire looped through the clutch worm gear lever, out the cable hole in the...

@retiredgentleman you'll be pleased to know that new plugs and a slight adjustment to the right intake valve clearance has it starting right up with the starter AND with the kick @mrriggs. Nice to have options... Also seemed to have solved some backfire issues I was having on the right side...

Never claimed to.That's why I'm here ;-) Think it's really satisfying, nostalgic to kick it. Takes me back to my first rides on my old Suzuki TC125

Occasionally, I'm digging through the forum and find one of these chains that's worth following to the end just for the comedy! Even if it's 5 years old it's all still applicable with bikes this old! LOL! Saving a hooker.... I have a story and some inept experience to add. My buddy had his cut...

Ah!!!!!!! That explains why that happened once!!!! LOL!!! Kicked the 82 I'm rebuilding yesterday for the first time. Was much easier than I expected. Then one time I tried, I 'bout stubbed my toe because it didn't engage... Started with the starter... Then later when I poked at it the kick...

Young1978xs650 I'm curious what you came up with in the last three years since this post. I am going the "adventure bike" route with my 82 sick fity rebuild. I'm also on the "international brotherhood of adventure riders" facebook group and I'm getting all inspired to build out a cool, retro...

Thought I'd share a couple pics to illustrate. Cut mine of above the connector by the seat last night as shown, twisted the wires together, and rode it around the parking lot for its first cruise in decades. Who ever thought these switches were a good idea?

Thanks for the quick reply! Special tool eh? LOL... I'm thinking a notched flat head screwdriver blade rubbed back and forth in the slot?... I ordered the new jet (SKU: 48-5011) from Mikes. Seems to be the only US source for this part and had two options. Couldn't find anything labeled...

hey there... Couple old threads, but I'll drop a note and maybe you can all tell me how screwed I am... Someone's tried to get my 82 running before me. The evidence has shown up in other places, but one of the carbs has been cleared of this plug and the screw comes out and goes back in without...