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    first ride

    Any ideas on fine tuning my carbs at idle. They seams to cut out after the engine idles for a while even though it revs and pulls when i want to. Is the mixture setting three turns out or so..
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    vacuum petcocks

    I had to buy two new petcocks from mikes. the old style as you know have the two vacuum fittings leading back to the intake manifold on each carb. Do I run a tube line from one to the other or not.
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    petcocks

    My old petcocks are vacuum and need rebuilding, but they will do for now. I have thought about getting new ones. Can i replace them and plug off the vacuum line back to the intake manifold..As i only see the no vacuum type for sale at mikes.
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    stock Regulator/Safety Relay

    Safety relay, from what I'm starting to figure out is that it only prevents the starter from activating when the bike is running...If I disconnect it then i will only have kick start. or not?...
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    stock Regulator/Safety Relay

    Thanks for the info...i'm going to get one today... Next year i will rewire the hole thing....
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    stock Regulator/Safety Relay

    Stock 78, pemco ignition, rectifier from mike xs, LED turn signals, I would like to trash my voltage regulator and the safety relay. Both are big and ugly. Is there a electronic version... What does everybody use or do?. I don't see any of this stuff on your bobbers and chopper when it...
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    should i buy new carbs

    I took the new float and sat it in a pot of water..then I heated the water up. I did not see any bubbles. I think its the needle..I will check it with a magnifying glass to see if the seat it rough...Thanks..I'm learning every day..
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    voltage regulator and safety relay.

    Model 1978, the voltage regulator and the safety relay are mechanical coils. If a guy wants to remove these, What can be the replacement. Is there a electronic part or alternative. I see the custom Bobbers and Choppers and they must be using some thing else.
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    should i buy new carbs

    I had my 78 carbs dipped. all parts are new. the bike runs great, but when i shut it off the left carb overflows. Floats are set at 22/24. I know i need new petcocks the old ones are vacuum and wont close all the way, so there is always fuel to the float bowl. Is the needle jet (pin) not...
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    IMG 1666

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    Float Height Adjustment Q?

    I had my carbs dipped and rebuilt. They looked great. left side just keeps on over flowing. float is between 26 and 27 mm. Its ok when running, but once i shut it off, drip, drip, drip. I'm wondering if the float needle seat (cast aluminum) is shot..after the dip so the needle won't seat.
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    coil or bad ground

    OK i have had it with points and petcocks Mikes xs has pemco ignition.... Do I need the complete system, coil,rod,advance, the works? Also my petcocks are 78 with vacuum. (Please for give me if i don't know jack about these systems) I just have an old service manual,,,but what do i do with the...
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    coil or bad ground

    Thanks for the info....I will continue to keep you guys in the loop... I should have the bike running in a week..can't wait..I post pics when i do.. Oh I have just received 2 into 1 from mikes 650..
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    coil or bad ground

    I have just hooked up all the wires, head light, turn signals,brakes,coils,starter. I have good spark to new plugs. 11.6 volts almost evertwhere. I noticed the right hand coil started to get warm. I unhooked the battery as soon as i noticed it...any ideas...
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    IMG 1623

  16. IMG 1375

    IMG 1375

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    Rust in The Tank

    I have two tanks. So I thought of trying the electrolosis on the rusty one. I first plugged up the petcocks inlets then filled the tank with water. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda from the kitchen and mixed it well. I cut up an old tire tube to stop any grounding around the filler cap. Next, place a...
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    turn signals not blinking

    Thanks, I will search one out. maybe Lordco auto parts.
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    turn signals not blinking

    I bought 4 new LED turn signals. I have been able to connect them to come on and off but I can't get them to blink. any suggestions??? thankyou
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    tires

    I have a 78 650 with aluminum wheels. 16" rear and 19"front. I am interested in the Firestone vintage. Does anyone know where I can find old scrambler style tires, the bigger the better.
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