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I don't trust the stock parts on this one. Are there reliable direct replacements? I've also heard that they are hit or miss. I just want to do it once and know it's good.
I rescued it from my dad's shop after Hurricane Ike smashed it to the ground. Tank is reasonable. Seat is not.
I want to build it from the ground up and with these bikes, I think I have to decide on ignition first. Ignition was the ONLY problem this bike EVER had.
What would you do? Seems...
My starter works, but it doesn't sound healthy. I left it in place but just disconnected it until I can get around to going through it.
It seemed to turn slowly and not fully disengage when the motor fires. Little bit of grind on the back end.
But holy hell my foot is sore from kicking!
Plugs are good.
I've done the kick over method after the carbs have sat dry for a while, but never when warm. I'll try that next time.
Only seems to happen after a good highway ride.
Tell me what this means boys.
1979 F stock except for pods
Starter disconnected so kick only
Starts reliably when cold. Twice now she didnt want to start after being ridden. The most recent time was at a gas station. Added fuel. Had a smoke. Then kicked furiously with no results. Choke on and...
It seemed to be leaking around the screws. I know this bike was set up for dual vacuums. I I have one non vacuum petcock on a tank from an 81. This solved it for me.
The part from Mike's seems to work well on it's own.
I know this is an old thread but I just found it so....
1979 F
I got a non vaccum model from Mike's. It leaked around the screws. A lot.
I wrapped the screws in teflon. Cut up an old choke body gasket to make washers. Put the washers between the cap screws and the petcock body. That plus...
Did I mention I'm a total amateur?
I'm not going to an upholsterer this time. I'm gonna try to do it. The homemade test seat took 2 hours total and my old lady couldn't believe I made it.
Recycled steel shelf and a Goodwill leather trenchcoat for ladies. The leather cost me 12 bucks. The shelf...