Recent content by Wrenchmorethanride

I checked both sides. Looks like the bead is sealed evenly. No obvious issue I can see. Look even all the way around on both sides. I did another test. I held a small pen flashlight against the brake caliper and close to the rim. Then I spun the wheel. There is some variance in the distance as...

I’ll go check now. Fingers crossed

Hey XS Gurus, I thought I was almost done with my project. Did a lot of work and got her running good. I finally got the new Shinko tires put together on the rims and think maybe I have a problem. The tire hits the bar for the brake caliper on the right or if I adjust it the other way it...

Looks exactly like mine.

Thanks. I gave it another shot. Wiped away the oil, got a good light in there to see. It was too tight, not moving at all. I backed it off to get it moving a bit. Need to take a break for now. Back at it later

I tried adjusting with it running but it’s hard to see the plunger due to a bit of oil seeping out. Tried to feel it but it’s hot. At the moment I think it’s way out of adjustment from yesterday. Which direction tightens? Clockwise?

I have to redo it then. I did it with bike cold and not running. Back at it again tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the input. I’m still waiting to start it again. Maybe tomorrow.

Update. I adjusted the cam chain tensioner, started it and no noise. I’m not 100% sure that fixed it. Maybe as I was turning ver the engine manually it splashed enough oil on it to lubricate enough to make the sound go away? I’ll let it sit for a while and start again later. If that works I’ll...

I tried the long screw driver method a couple of times but couldn’t pinpoint the source. A friend who of mine gave me the bike. He was the original owner but stopped riding it more than 25 years ago. Has 9400 miles on it. I’ll try to upload a video later

Sorry, I’m a bit confused. Do I adjust the chain via the cam tensioner and if noise goes away I’m ok? If not then I should not ride until I fix it. Is that correct?

Ya, that’s what mine sounds like for a minute or so then goes away. So, ok to ride this summer? I don’t expect to ride more than a 100 miles all summer.

For back fire on deceleration - check for air leaks. Mine had a leak on the old gaskets between the carb boots and intake. Replaced gaskets and issue solved. I found leak by spraying carb cleaner in area where I suspected a leak. Engine rev’d due to leak.

Doh! Now I’m back to worrying :-(. Is it a complicated job? Need to be done before I start riding?

Thanks! So, stop worrying and start riding :)