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Hey guys, strange one for ya. Took the old girl for a run today, ran flawless to the middle of nowhere. Grabbed coffee and let the bike sit 15mins. Kicked her over, started but really rough. Decided to get home ASAP. As I take off I can hear and clearly feel the right cylinder is dead - cant gas...

Heya folks. I’m curious is there’s any recomended/baseline for plunger drops while looking at diaphragms. Paul linked a video for Chito’s post earlier showing the slide drop rate in order to determine if new diaphragms are needed. Is there a good “range” to be in for the drop? What’s a really...

Hey folks, never been able to correct my lack of choke on the BS34's. Today,'I was about to pull them and dial back but decided to check the plugs first after running her pretty solid yesterday. But looking at those plugs.....I don't know if I should be touching a darn thing. Looking for...

Hey folks, same boat as Peanut's recent post, just a different angle. I think my age is beginning to come through..... chop is prepping for Ontario "safety" certification. Have to fab a buncha stuff up to pass "but" while it's apart. As much as I enjoy the Pandamonium straight pipes.... this...

So when I rebuilt my motor I did not go for the elephant foot upgrade. Just didn't feel like digging into the grinding at the time and...well I ordered Mike's valve tapets....I'm sure you already know where this is going....starting the motor and idling it in the garage (and trying to figure out...

Hey folks, yes still messing with the bike. It's a bit better but still no spot on. This is a question for those who may be familiar with that ancient tool known as a timing light. Rotor is marked for TDC (PMA/CDI). It's a waste spark system so when I hit the rotor with a timing light (set to...

Gents, need some help on "tuning" / "post-assembly". Homework submitted for grading below lol. Before we go there, forgive me XS gurus for I have committed the cardinal PMA/CDI/Engine rebuild/Carb Rebuild all at once sin. 82 XS with BS34 Carbs Symptoms: -Kickback like a mule -Left Carb...

Alright, I admittedly have been half avoiding a post on my build and progress but it's time. 82 XS was picked up last October - tacked on hardtail & 5 boxes of parts. PO started a chop but never moved on it and I got a hell of a deal. I've owned a few bikes and pretty comfortable with motor...

Hey gents, looking to draw on some input & experience. The basket case came with a set of BS34's, believe they were off a Special as they have mount points for a handlebar choke. I'm debating on shipping these off to Oldschoolcarbs for a total refurb or buying a new set. Here's where the input...

So....ordered a set of replacement rings for stock pistons in the 82. Machine shop looked at the cylinders told me I was all good with a quick cross hatch. Decide, play it by the book and dig through the forums....am I crazy?? What the heck did Mike's send me?!?! The tight end gaps are the...

Hey folks - new member who has successfully survived quite awhile on the awesome "history" housed in the forums. Rebuilding an 82 basket case which has gone well so far, heh. Decided to button up my clutch knowledge going through the tech post. Then pulled out the pushrods....voila The ball...