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  1. realgoodtexan

    So I Have This '81...

    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...
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    Hard Start After 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...
  3. realgoodtexan

    Reg/Rec Replacement

    '79 650F Bone Stock Trying to clean up the battery box and want to switch to a more reliable Regulator Rectifier. I read 5Twins recommends the AC Delco VR115 for pre 1980 bikes. Does this replace the rectifier also or do I need to buy a separate rectifier?
  4. realgoodtexan

    No Exhaust Gasket?

    This is how I got it, but it seems like there should be a gasket here. Am I wrong?
  5. realgoodtexan

    Thank You Guys

    I've been lurking here since I picked up my baby, a 79 Special. When I got it, it had been under a cover in an apartment parking lot for the better part of 3 years. PO got a Harley, so the old Hammerhead was no good to him anymore I guess. That was about a year ago. Thanks to this forum, I...
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