Search results

  1. P

    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..
  2. P

    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.
  3. P

    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.
  4. P

    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...
  5. P

    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.
  6. P

    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...
  7. P

    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...
  8. P

    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
  9. P

    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.
Back
Top