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mike in idaho
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Kickstart only 1980 xs650.Put a wrench on the end of the crank and turn it, does the crank rotate freely? With the kickstarter turn it over ,with the spark plugs out? -
mike in idaho replied to the thread The complexity of modern valve trains and maintenance costs.Friend of Mine had a E-type Jaguar, with the dohc six cylinder, told Me about adjusting valves. He` said" first thing you do is pull the...
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Non-damaging removal of rust from chromed parts..Electrolysis works on rusty chrome too.
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Motorcycles you've owned.'60 BSA 175cc bantam '64 BSA Lightning Rocket Bultaco 250cc five speed Matador Bultaco 5 speed Pursang scrambler '65 Honda S-90 Honda...
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Motogadget M unit.Most likely, not.
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mike in idaho replied to the thread I would like your opinions on engine storage..Spray fogging oil in the spark plug holes and the intake/exhaust ports(to coat back of the valves) back off all the valve adjustments...
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mike in idaho replied to the thread First Start with new Boyer.Snap a spare spark plug on one of the leads, then cycle the key switch on and off a few times, you should see sparks at the plug gap.
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Boring Costs.In 1968 we did a bore/hone for $6 a hole, about $54, in today's money.
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mike in idaho replied to the thread Exhaust link pipe.A bit quieter, with the balance pipe installed.
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mike in idaho replied to the thread How far gone is too far gone?.I like to use walnut shell, and a siphon blaster to clean carbon off aluminum parts, gets the carbon off without roughing up the surface...
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