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    How to change rear brakes

    I have a 79 Special with rear drum, i have the manual and have read through the thing a few times but I have never changed drum brakes before I was wondering if there is a video link or a better description of changing the rear brakes... also with my front, it is almost like there is nothing...
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    Lack of power

    So I thought that I got all of the problems with my carbs fixed (79 Special, 2 into 1 exhaust and pamco ignition), having gone through the carb guide 3 times and reseting the float to 24mm, I have almost now power at any point when I roll the throttle, from take off to wide open... any ideas and...
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    Backfire/popping when I let off and dead spots in throttle

    I have been toying with my 79 for a while now, lately I have been getting a backfire/pop when I let off and I have had the carbs off and cleaned them twice this summer... I run a two into one exhaust with stock needles and jets. I had the right side carb back out of the boot the other day and...
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    Cost of a motor rebuilt

    How much does it cost to have a motor rebuilt by someone, I am new to this and really don't trust myself and I think that my motor will need a rebuild at the end of the season if not sooner... Thanks
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    Damn Carbs

    Yesterday I went to start my bike that I have been working on and the Right side carb was leaking from the bottom of the bowl and out the air cleaner... Which tells me that the float is set wrong, :shrug::confused: I cleaned them last summer and then rode. it sat this winter and I have tried...
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    a couple questions

    I have a 79 special that I have brought back to the land of the living, and I was attempting to get it ready for the season and after a few attempts with the kickstarter, i went to push the starter down and it felt like the gears did not grab, it was spongy, not like when then clutch is pulled...
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