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    Side Oil Filter Install Question

    That makes sense, I screwed it in just slightly past flush on the large bolt so it can't contact the cover. The old filter had quite a bit of fine metal in it, will be interesting to see whats in the new filter in a thousand miles.
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    Side Oil Filter Install Question

    Doing 500 mile oil change on TX750 that was rebuilt by previous owner. The side oil filter was old and full of metal so trashed it and ordered a new one and gasket. The large bolt that holds it in place is straightforward, but the spring and ball followed by all thread is confusing. Obviously...
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    Mikuni VM 24 Slide Adjustment

    Thats VM 34, apparently can't type or proofread.
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    Mikuni VM 24 Slide Adjustment

    I am Syncing carbs on a new to me TX650. The slides were uneven so I raised both until they just disappeared at the top of carb. Had 7/64 clearance at bottom when throttle at idle and idle adjustment screws did not contact the slide or move it. I lowered both slides until they just contacted a...
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    Dual Petcocks

    My bad - this bike has a pair of Mikuni VM34s that are a bit different than stock. I do have the original carbs in a box that came with the bike as well as the points system. Now running Boyer Bransden electronic ignition.
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    Dual Petcocks

    I just purchased a really clean 1973 TX650 and am just getting familiar with it. Ran perfect on the test ride, but later just running (poorly) on one cylinder. Pulled the tank to check the wiring and it wouldn't come loose. I'll be, there is a second petcock on the other side. Each petcock feeds...
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