Recent content by OlFart

Thank You "It,s been a long time" and Tim Meaders for your input. Considering your input and having done further research I have decided to tippy toe into this lowering process. I did find that removing the seat allowed me to actually "walk" the bike. The width of the upper frame was the...

Considering decreasing ground clearance by 2" on a 1977 xs650d. Any thoughts or experiences?

Hard to believe just how much I have forgotten about that Ambassador procedure. Over the years I have had many different brands and models of bikes. I usually consult repair manuals first before doing anything to a motorcycle and I am not ashamed of that fact. I even consult the manuals as a...

It has been decades since I had that Ambassador. That sounds correct to me. I did like their method. I had a tach meter. Actually one could get close by ear. I had forgotten about hand over the exhaust. Another seat of the pants approach. You sound old school.

Have not researched XS650 procedure. However, I once had a Moto Guzzi Ambassador. The method for synchronizing the carbs was to use a pull the opposite spark plug wire from the cylinder being adjusted. When the idle speed of each cylinder matched the carbs were balanced. That was with a points...

The amount of work that has gone into either machine is a work of love for machine. Because I am an old relic I lean toward the outstanding restoration. I would be proud to show up at any gathering with that bike, including mostly Harley gatherings. I missed the final vote due to work. Supposed...