Search results

  1. cmills83

    Clutch not disengaging after installing aftermarket push rod

    I installed the mikes xs single piece push rod but now the bike is difficult to get into gear and seems to creep forward while stopped in gear with the clutch pulled in. When I installed, I reassembled the clutch and am thinking maybe I overtightened or under-tightened the clutch springs/bolts...
  2. cmills83

    Stalling issue when coming to a stop

    I just replaced the head and triple checked the timing, valve clearance and cam chain tension. Also, just synced the carbs. I noticed I was running a little bit rich so I adjusted the mixture screws 1/2 turn in. Not sure where else to go from here. While riding the bike runs fine, I can ride...
  3. cmills83

    Carb syncing help

    Uhh does this seem normal? I just cleaned and put my stock carbs back on, everything seems fine on them even the diaphragms. I haven't synced carbs with gauges before, just a manometer I had built. Im not really sure how to begin here, I was hoping they would be slightly different and I could...
  4. cmills83

    Chain riveted enough?

    I just replaced my chain and always get the clip on style master link, which I thought I ordered this time but instead got the rivet master link. I gave it a shot, does this look riveted enough? Not sure how much more I can go with this rivet tool.
  5. cmills83

    mikesxs pwk idle speed adjuster screw

    Anyone know where to pick one of these up? Checked mikesxs but didn't see any, figure they are a universal part. This screw or an aftermarket replacement that fits these carbs. I had a loose ignition wire that caused a backfire through the carbs and shot one into the frame.
  6. cmills83

    Cam chain rivet tool

    Can someone recommend a good cam chain rivet tool that is actually made for motorcycle cam chains and works with the XS? I got a cheap one off ebay that claims it's for cam chains but really everything is sized for drive chains. Somehow I was able to rivet a cam chain with it last time but I...
  7. cmills83

    MikesXS slider carbs leaking

    I am trying to figure out why these carbs, specifically the left one keep randomly dumping gas all over the place. I've adjusted the floats, visually checked the float stops the flow of gas when it is in the up position and even tried replacing the floats but no luck...
  8. cmills83

    Jetting mikesxs slider carbs

    I went ahead and picked up a set of these since I was having issues with the sliders and needles on my stock carbs but can't seem to get them dialed in. I checked the timing and charged my battery this morning. The bike starts up but then seems to die, I think the longest it's ran for is 10...
  9. cmills83

    Timing clarification

    I rebuilt the top end about 100 miles ago, when installing the cam chain I was going off the idea that TDC is the middle of the T on the stator cover. Is this correct? I am reading some different things. The bike is a 1980 with stock charging/ignition. Also, I forgot to install the washer in...
  10. cmills83

    Antigravity 4 cell

    I just wanted to see if anyone on here is running this battery? My bike is kick start only, 1980 stock electronic ignition, and both the headlight and taillight are LED, no turn signals. I've read some members were running small batteries but I am running into issues with this staying charged...
  11. cmills83

    Carb jet sizes

    My bike is running lean since the engine top end rebuild and I just wanted to see if anyone out there has a similar setup and what jets they are running? 1980 Engine/carbs, 0.25mm over pistons, Heiden Dyno Tune kit, pod filters and a 2 -> 1 delkevic exahust Also, is there a good place online...
  12. cmills83

    Cam chain tensioner

    I recently finished up a top end rebuild (pistons, valve guides, valves and new cam chain). Aside from a charging issue the bike runs good but after 50 miles I decided to do another valve adjustment. I noticed the pin in the cam chain tensioner seems to come out pretty far but then it also...
  13. cmills83

    Rocker arm not centered over intake valves

    I am finishing up my first engine rebuild here and when I put the head back together I noticed the rocker arms aren't perfectly centered on the intake valves. The exhaust valves are centered. Is this normal? Also, when I replaced the intake valves and valve guides I noticed one was more of an...
  14. cmills83

    Cam chain master link not at top

    I am finishing up an engine top end assembly and although the cam and crankshaft are tdc I think I started inserting the cam chain not quite at tdc so the master link is around 120 degrees on the cam instead of 90 degrees. Is it an issue if the master link it's at the top of the cam at tdc? I...
  15. cmills83

    Frame interchangeability 79 frame with 80 Special frame

    I built a custom tracker on a '80 special frame with an '80 engine and apparently I can't register this frame/vin. I found a deal on a '79 frame but are the engine mounts, tank mounts, swingarm and forks able to bolt up to the '79 frame from an '80?
  16. cmills83

    Occasional acceleration issues at 5k rpm's

    I recently finished my build and am test riding the bike. Most of the time it's fine but occasionally I can't accelerate past 5k rpms, the bike just loses power and won't rev any higher. Usually its fine and I can take it up to redline. I am running k&n pod filters, aftermarket 2->1 exhaust...
  17. cmills83

    Tach cable connection

    I have a 1980, did I buy the wrong tachometer cable or am I missing a piece on the tach gear coming up from the side cover? There are no threads to connect the cable.
  18. cmills83

    Kicker won't return to normal position after kicking

    It'll probably be obvious once I get the clutch cover back off but I changed my clutch cover gasket yesterday and now after kicking the bike over the kicker just stays down at the bottom. I can lift it back into position and I hear a click sound and am able to kick it over again. I only kicked...
  19. cmills83

    Clutch not engaging or disengaging

    I can't seem to either get the clutch to engage or disengage. If I adjust the clutch I lose compression but am able to roll the bike in gear with the clutch lever in, if I adjust the other way I have compression and can run in neutral but stall as soon as I go into gear. The bike was barely...
  20. cmills83

    Tire dimension question 18"

    I found some Dunlop K180 rear dirt track tires 120/90 18" for my rear 18" spoke wheel, will these fit?
Back
Top