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  1. UncleBuck

    AA Batteries for Battery?

    I've got a PMA and pamco clone ignition, so there's only the bare need for a battery. Anyone here ever try replacing their womping big lead acid battery for some dry cell AA batteries in a pack of 8? I feel like it's a stupid question somehow, but I'm going to ask it anyway.
  2. UncleBuck

    Spark at Points, not at Plugs

    I'm having some issues with a project bike I picked up. It's been pretty thoroughly lobotomized - it was chopped for an "evil gang" look for a small indie movie made near where I live - and it's got no key, kick only, and a switch under the seat for the blinkers. I can't get it to start but I'm...
  3. UncleBuck

    Engine Swapping... No... The *OTHER* Way

    I have this damn fool idea of swapping the engine from my '78 XS650 ... into the frame of a 2015 RE Continental GT. The GT handles like the business, but the engine is... well... "gutless" would be generous. It mounts up similar to the XS650 engine, so I feel like besides flipping the rear...
  4. UncleBuck

    PMA / Pamco Wiring Sanity Check

    I was smart enough to buy my kit from some quality suppliers - I got the ignition from pamcopete, and the PMA conversion from Hugh's Handbuilt. No offense to any other suppliers, I just figure it's fair to say their stuff is good. Now, I think I've got it wired okay (see attached...
  5. UncleBuck

    Wanted - Seat Lock for '78 Special

    I'm on the hunt for a seat lock to fit my '78 special. I've attached photos of my seat and frame mounting tab. I'm in Nova Scotia, Canada. I've tried a few locals but am having no luck finding the lock I need.
  6. UncleBuck

    Timing Mark on Rotor Not at "T" Mark on Case When Pistons are TDC

    It's actually about 180° away. As best I can figure the PO (everyone's favourite person to blame) had the engine apart, and the rotor didn't get set back to the right position. :banghead: Does that even make sense? I definitely have not been able to start the engine. If I back off the...
  7. UncleBuck

    "Green Monster" + Points = Stupid?

    I know I have to replace the LHS coil on my '78 Special, but I'm torn on if this is the right time to do the Pamco upgrade while I'm mucking about with the ignition. Cash being king, after all. If I were to buy any of the high output coils from Mike's how stupid would I be to run it using the...
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