Recent content by NastyBeads

I like the fork mount of the first picture. I would maybe make a single, thicker mount on each side. With the top and bottom mounts of the triple tree, it may be too "busy" with 4 clamps on each fork side.

Thank you, I gotta figure out how to get that retainer clip out of there. Any tips?

Thanks 5T. Should I lower the needle clip one when doing the jet changes?

So I haven't been posting lately as I've been trying to ride this thing while the weather will let me. I pulled the carbs apart today because I cant take the drivability anymore. I saw a little bit of fuel around the idle screw so I think I've got a small leak. I also pulled the jets and saw I...

So I installed the advance springs from Mikes and it seems the weights snap back a little harder. I started the bike and did notice the RPMs would hang less and for less time. I then went at the carbs/boots with some spray to see if I had a leak, and had no change in idle speed. I went for a...

I recently installed Mikes advance springs. They were rumored to be looser than stock, but my batch must have been fine. Had quite a bit more "snap back", or my stocks were really bad...haha

RG, I will definitely be spraying something around the carbs to check for leaks and look at the o rings a little closer

Nice work Barncat! Can wait to see the progress on this.

Mike, I just spent 10 minutes google-ing and drooling over your collection of bikes. Very impressive Sir! You have great taste.

So if this is not my issue, what could also be a culprit. So when I start it up and get it warm, it idles fine. Once its warm, if I rev it, it will stay at a very high idle (showing full advance with a light) for some time and then will eventually go back to normal idle. While I was riding it, I...

rhys, I'm not sure what charging system you have, but im almost positive you cannot run a capacitor on the stock alternator. I don't have a front brake on my bike so I clearly do not have an educated response as to why, but I know I had to go with a PMA to run a cap.

Thanks twins! When I get the new/and possibly unimproved springs, ill pull the whole thing out again and make sure its got plenty of grease. I'm hoping it is the springs though. Like I said, when you release the weights, they couldn't be much lazier getting back to their spots

great.....cant wait to get them :( What type of grease do you recommend on the advance rod? I just cleaned and lubed it up when I put everything back in place.

Gary, ill read up on that. I hope its the springs, I don't really have good "snap" back when I pull them. You can visually see one of the springs doesn't have tension at all when they are relaxed.

So I pulled off the carbs to check cleanliness and float height. Floats were a bit high so I set them properly...for sure this time. The bike now idled without the choke. Took her for about a 30-40 mile ride today and everything was great except the high idle. When I got home I went through...