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Yes, but that type of engine stand won't allow you to split the cases.

No, you're not missing any spacers. The shoulder on the axle acts as the spacer on the speedo drive side. You're supposed to tighten the...

It's possible the alloy tops were swapped on, also the plastic floats installed, but it's also possible those carbs are from something...

No, BS38 alloy carb tops will not fit on the BS34's, they're too big. You'll need to source alloy tops from other BS34's. Some other...

You want to energize the inner brush, not the outer. The outer gets the variable ground from the regulator.

I may try these ...

I have an '83 as well. You can read about it and the changes I've made to it here ...

It seems that only an older manual for the TX500 & 500A is readily available as a free download, but it will give you the info you need...

But, that's just the frame. The motor may be newer. The BS34 carbs didn't come along until 1980, and the oil sight glass on the side...

You need a new throttle cable as well, that one is toast, lol. To avoid kinking the end of the inner cable like that, install the end...

Yes, I think your BS38s are out of sync. The fact that the idle speed won't drop any lower than 1300 with the idle speed screw all the...

The later post mounted sidestand also benefits greatly from installing a grease nipple ...... I really like the stands on my 650s...

Yes, early systems use a 'B' type power regulating regulator. Late systems use the 'A' type ground regulating regulator.

Yes, your tang has been repaired/replaced. It's very common for the tangs on the early stands to break off, so much so that Yamaha...

Stuntheavy, see post #65 in the thread below for an explanation of the benefits and the installation of the "1L9" worm ...

What's your top triple clamp look like? The TX750 solidly mounted it's handlebars, with no rubber dampers like the 650s used.

That two pin regulator looks like the one originally recommended by PamcoPete many years ago. He was the guy who came up with the idea...

Mrriggs, great to hear from you again, was wondering what you've been up to.

I said I used to grind away the bottom of the rocker, but I don't anymore. Now I just grind a taper into it. I use stones in a die...

A simple Google search turned up this one ..... https://www.ebay.com/p/1341222557?iid=397483006192&fitmentTarget=Make%3AFiat

And I'll add that I run XS400 "1L9" worms ..... They require a slight modification (sanding of the female part) to "re-clock" them...

You can start screwing the male part of the worm into the female part in one of several positions, but only one will result in it being...

That's your combined aftermarket reg/rec, and as we told you, they're junk. Don't buy another. You're better off with a used original or...

If you used the jets from that rebuild kit then they're way too rich. That kit comes with the jet sizes for the '78-'79 carb set (#135...

Honestly, adjusting these with a screwdriver slot is very easy. Once the lock nut is loosened, the screws turn very easily. But to make...

Also, on my 1st couple installs, I didn't bother shortening the screws, but I do now .....

Yes, basically, you just need to grind into the bottom of the rocker arm enough so that the elephant foot will retract into it enough to...

No, as Gary said, the reg/rec does not plug directly into the alternator. Both plug into the main wiring harness, but your new reg/rec...

These power brake check valves are so reasonably priced that I always just run two on the dual output breathers. If I only want to run...

I recommend using only genuine Mikuni floats, and it turns out, you're in luck because the BS38s all use a very common (and readily...

Jan, if you already have one of the simple angle iron stands like shown in post #104 above, I came up with a simple "flip" stand to use...

An Owners manual really doesn't tell you much. What you really want is a factory service manual. They pop up on eBay all the time. You...

The Boyer system costs several hundred dollars I believe, and I think it should come with something better than a crudely sawed off...

I've never tried prying one off. Instead, I "attack" it with a block of hardwood and a BFH, lol. I've always managed to get them off...

What I don't like is their el cheapo advance rod replacement - just a length of all-thread. You'd think they could make something...

Yes, my buddy had a set of those shorty megaphones and replaced them for the same reason, lol. He's running the Commandos now and it's...

I started looking into these CVK carbs recently because I just acquired a Kawasaki W650 and it has very similar CVK carbs fitted. But...

I think your front tire is mounted backwards, lol. Check the direction arrow on the side .......

The Bing cabs used on old BMW Airheads use press-in float needle seats. They're 7mm in dia., not sure what size you need ...

If you switch to copper washers, make sure they're thick enough (3mm). 2mm isn't enough. I found some nice 3mm thick ones on Amazon...

Yes, I use EMPI VW Beetle silicone wires, non-resistor with a stranded wire core ....... The wire kits for the Beetle come with 5...