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  1. joebgd

    General engine question. Non xs related.

    https://www.knowledgepeoplecreators.com/2019/03/what-are-two-strokes-and-four-stoke.html What am I looking at here. Why would this be used as an example of a two stroke? It looks like a two stroke twingle. Again why this as an example, seems misleading for beginners. Thanks for any insight.
  2. joebgd

    General help.

    I've been jumping in on other threads if I can keep it on topic. I'm going to start my own and add inquiries here. 1st one is, I am ordering a chain and I want to replace my rear wheel bearings and I suppose seals. I see a how to in tech but the pics that identify parts are no longer there. Can...
  3. joebgd

    Confused about timing marks?

    I have been going threw threads on timing lights and timing. When I started I believed that retarded timing would show up on the timing light further to the left away from the tdc mark. Now I'm seeing sighted examples of the opposite. Where it's being stated as retarded but moving to the right...
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    HP between bikes as it relates to the road?

    I'm looking to get something a Lil bigger w still ok mileage. How does the xs1100 compare w the Virago1100? I'm seeing the claimed hp at 95 for the xs inline 4 and 6I for the virago v2. The xs production stoped in early 80s the V made mid 80s. How does that HP differ so much? The torque #s are...
  5. joebgd

    1 question, tire balancing, 1 rabbit hole, paint and heat retention?

    Question, 2 actually. After changing tires myself or shop for that matter, is it necessary to balance the wheel? After drilling rotors is it necessary to balance the wheel? Do shops high speed balance motorcycle tires? Is static balancing the norm? Now, there are so many rabbit holes to dive...
  6. joebgd

    Why Bhp(kw)

    Why have I been seeing instead where I expect to see hp for horse power I see a larger #of Bhp then in brackets Kw? Why! What is bhp (kw) how does it relate to horse power?
  7. joebgd

    How does this work? Angular dimension valve...

    https://www.thevintagespoke.com/shop/c/p/Angular-Dimension-Valve-Clearance-Adjustment-Gauge-4-097-x43242728.htm Adjustment via angular dimension instead of a typical feeler gauge
  8. joebgd

    How do I watch streaming on my tv?

    Does anyone know how I watch streaming media on a smart tv? When I have you tube on my phone I have an icon I can cast it to my tv. My tablet no. I have a Kindle fire. Next one I get I'm going to get generic cause Amazon doesn't let you cast unless maybe if your other device is Amazon. So I got...
  9. joebgd

    1980 regulator rectifier w pic

    Is this a combo reg/rec? I've been searching and I am confused ab the combo. I see there are auto part inexpensive regulators and made rectifier. I would like to do that. This just has more wires than i am seeing needed. This is a pic of the device and wire clip to it. I searched the tech...
  10. joebgd

    Ceiling fan stoped working. Pic included.

    My fan and light just stoped working. There is power down to the clip. Does anyone have any ideas? I took a pic of the only other thing than the switches. Does anyone know if this is the problem? Is there a way to find out? The fan is wired in so that the only switches we use are the pull...
  11. joebgd

    Drive chains.

    Do x-ring chains need to be lubricated and if so as often? I never had one, I guess they must come w grease sealed in around the pin? Is it pin to roller or pin to side plate? What area does the sealed grease actually lube? I'm about to get one. I have a 25$ gift card for Amazon and I'll pay the...
  12. joebgd

    Anyone know what these are?

    It's not a question for you it's a question to you. Idk what they are.
  13. joebgd

    Polishing and what not, anodizing, electro plating.

    Is anyone familiar with anodizing? https://www.caswellplating.com/red-bordeaux-anodizing-dye-1-pint.html If you click on this dye, it says anodize....rinse...and then dye. Does that make sense? I can't picture a dye sticking to aluminum or steel like a plating.
  14. joebgd

    Ancient alien theory?

    Is anyone else interested in this. I find it so interesting. Some of the structures built in South America is what started convincing me. Tiwanaku and Machu Picchu, to name a couole. Just the unexplainable happenings in the world. I'm watching a show on history channel all about the theory...
  15. joebgd

    LED headlight?

    Can I replace the bulb, on my 1980 special, or does the whole 7" unit get changed ? How does a bulb like this conect? I see no prongs...
  16. joebgd

    How do I edit my profile, signature specificly?

    I want to update the information about my bike. I don't see how to edit the signature info. It's so helpful to have some basic info about your bike there for people when looking for help or trying to help. Edit just figure it out. I'll leave this to spread the word basic bike info in signiture....
  17. joebgd

    Battery decision.

    Battery Tender Engine Start Battery: Lithium Motorcycle Battery with Smart Battery Management System (BMS) - 12V 5.0 AH 300 CCA Lightweight Starting Batteries for Motorcycles and ATVs - BTL14A300CW 135$ Or Yuasa Yb14LA2. 47$ Acid 17$ Both from amazon. Any thoughts?
  18. joebgd

    Thoughts on mc speakers, anyone use...

    If I want music when I ride I put in one ear bud so I can hear around me. I can't imagine a speaker loud enough to hear while riding. I know some bikes have them. I'm really just being curious I'll most likely stick w my ear bud. If I could have a speaker at a moderate volume and still hear it...
  19. joebgd

    Float height, am I measuring correct...

    If I have the carbs off, I am holding them upside down so in the rested position the floats would have the valve shut. I am then measuring from gasket area surface of body to actual bottom of float. It would be difficult to do with the carbs on so I wanna get it right. Thanks for all reply I...
  20. joebgd

    Trouble logging in.

    I went to open the forum on my tablet which is what I use 99% of the time, and I wasn't loged in and it won't log in. After putting in my info it sends me to the home page not loged in. I was loged out on my phone when I opened the page as well but the phone seemed to let me log in. I'll know...
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