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  1. garyr

    Calling 5 Twins, need jetting help

    I'm not sure your still on this board. I need help with jetting. I'm stuck on a jetting problem. Have VM-28 mikuni carbs on a 1968 Honda CL 305cc The carbs are fine until wide open throttle. It dies, it either bucks and surges or bogs. Up to 3/4 throttle the bike rips. I went 15 sizes main jet...
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    Why We Ride DVD

    A new motorcycle movie out called "Why We Ride".....I saw it last night, it's well made and up to date. A little to touchy felly for me but good. http://whyweridefilm.com/
  3. garyr

    For Sale - 81 XS 650 central New Jersey

    I just bought another bike and want to sell this one. It rides and runs excellently. I've restored the bike over the last 2-3 years but not a frame off, but close. Engine is stock but runs strong and reliable. I just put in new valve steam seals. I just have too many bikes for the garage. If...
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    New Carbs!! Yeah

    I highly recommend if you change your pipes you change the carbs. I just installed a pair of Mikuni VM34's and what difference.. What is trulyey amazing is I bought a full kit from 650 Central. You tell Mike what exhaust you have and what kind of filters you want. He jets the carbs to match...
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    Starter Gear Fix!

    Below I documented the fix for the slipping 4th starter gear. I want to add the original poster/author is below. All I did was test and post pictures to what he is writing about. I applied this fix years ago to a kick starter spring the same way with success. The reason why the starter slips...
  6. garyr

    Main Jet change questions BS-38

    I remember 5 twins mentioned you can remove the bowel drain screws and change the mains without taking the carbs off. I have 78 carbs and was wondering If I remembered it correctly.
  7. garyr

    Neutral Switch, screw-lost

    The small screw that holds the neutral switch wire vibrated off my bike in a test ride. Anyone know the size or where I can get another one..Thanks.
  8. garyr

    Clutch cover difference 72-81

    Does anyone know if an earlier model 72 clutch side cover will fit a 81. The problem I'm having is I've done just that and I get a leak by the kick starter. I throughout the old cover so I can't check but I'm thinking the bushing lip for the kick starter is thicker on the older models not...
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