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So I finally got my bike on the streets (after about 2 years of on and off work). Running like a champ, I must say. Was really enjoying the riding. I knew before I took off that I had a stripped front cam-chain guide bolt. There has been oil leaking from this bolt. Went for a bit of a...

Friends: I finally have my bike running (rebuilt top end and installed Pamco ignition). Noticed she doesn't start as easily as what I've heard from other people with Pamco--- takes a few kicks the first time. Granted, this is better than it not starting at all, but I want to get her...

Friends: I have a 1978 Special that I have been working on (on/off) for the past two years. I've rebuilt the top end and have taken the bike apart and put her all back together. She finally seems close to actually hitting the road, but I'm just running into a few minor road blocks...

Friends, Felt it was necessary to dish out a well-deserved thank you to the members of this board for their help in getting my bike together and for contributing to a very helpful site. Was in a tight bind this past summer as I was moving and wasn't taking my bike with me. Needed to...

When I had my rear wheel off during disassembly, I must have hit the rear brake, because the pads are now touching each other and they will not release. Kind of a bummer because I was hoping to have the bike rolling tonight. Finished rebuilding the motor and installed it in the frame-- just...

Friends, Managed to get my top end torn apart, and am planning a rebuild. Am taking the pistons and cylinder case to a shop tomorrow to have them measure clearances and hopefully ensure that I don't have to get into this more than I already have. For the time being, I am trying...

***Purchased*** Thanks for helping! Looking to purchase an oil-feed pipe for my engine build. Snapped my original when I was pulling it off :doh: Located in Columbus, Ohio.

Friends, I have a base gasket leak on my XS650 and plan on rebuilding the top end next week. I plan on buying the necessary parts today. Since I don't plan on pulling the engine again for some time, I want to make sure I capitalize on the fact that it'll be out and apart. Any...

Friends, I have a 78 Special with over 36000 miles that has nothing but pod filters [as far as I know]. It ran OKAY, and I was playing with carburetor settings only to find the left cylinder was being very difficult-- typically lots of sputtering and always seeming to run rich [black...

Friends-- having a few issues with my left cylinder running rich and causing sputtering. The sputtering only occurs after a few miles of riding. The sputtering is sort of a spitting sounds, almost like a very muffled backfire. Background: - Have a 78 Special that seems to be entirely...

Friends, So I got everything adjusted on my bike (a recently purchased 78 special): carburetors cleaned, cam chain tension, valve clearances, timing, ... the usual. Slap on the carburetors and fire her up. She runs beautifully on the first kick [PO said it has been sitting for over a...

Hello friends, I am working on rebuilding BS38 carbs for a 79 Special II. Being very careful as I am not too keen on breaking any of the little bits in the carburetor assembly. That being said, I'm not sure what the best way is to remove the jet needle. Every tutorial I see on...

Recently purchased a 79 Special which was in running order, though not all too reliable. When I first had it running, it was popping quite a lot, which I attributed to old fuel in the tank [previous owner had it sitting for several months] and/or the carburetors asking for a cleaning. The...