Recent content by jussumguy

How about checking the valve lash adjustment. If the bike was run hard and not maintained the intake valves may be tight. Borrow the right tools and spend a little time reading or watch a YouTube video and adjust em!

My first bike was one just like that back in 1980. Man those were the days!!! Rode the wheels off that thing then sold it to a friend and he rode it for years

And then there’s that advance rod from mikes. Sometimes the threaded end just snaps off all by its self. Mine left me stranded at the corner of pot farm rd and crack lab ave. Find a stock one if you can!

I know oil is cheaper and easier and you might as well try it first, but the springs are 40 years old now. Might have to switch them out if bump starting is important to you. Does the clutch slip when you’re on the gas?

Toss

Yup same here. The latest Pamco ignition is a huge improvement. Set it up once and never touch it again. Not very expensive either

The electric starter requires a battery with enough juice to supply it. The capacitor temporarily stores enough power to get your ignition working (2 or 3 kicks of the kick starter I think generates enough power) Now that you have the permanent magnet charging system you are making lots of...

Heh heh heh Canadian jokes crack me up!!!

I fished one out of a dumpster a while back. I was horrified when I realized someone had just thrown it away

Does your bike have a kick stand switch? Sometimes that will give you an intermittent problem. You can delete it and connect the two wires together

I just tightened mine by sticking a screwdriver through it and bracing it against the case

Very interesting Mailman. I will use that idea for the rest of my life! Thank you

Yeah Know the feeling

Or if you’re on a budget build you can make an adapter

I wish my starter sounded that good!