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  1. Chrispy

    Gofast Innovations JIS screwdriver and impact driver set Giveaway (ends 1/21/22)

    I’m in! Beat mine all up over the years
  2. Chrispy

    Left side idle misfire

    Salutations all, I fixed the problem. Turns out that a part of the gasket on the enricher circuit on the left carb blew out. Lord knows when. So I made a new gasket and cleaned and synced the carbs and now its running really smooth and strong
  3. Chrispy

    Safety Check Questions

    dang that is some detective work there Skull and very appreciated. I will update and say I have rolled the bars to a normal position and fixed the rear brake arm alignment
  4. Chrispy

    Safety Check Questions

    Evening all, It occurred to me this evening as I was ripping through some farmland, that I have been so consumed in getting the engine running properly, that I haven't paid any attention to the running body. It occurred to me simultaneously that if the engine breaks while I'm going 60 through a...
  5. Chrispy

    For Sale - Found some more

    if those single coils are still good ill take them
  6. Chrispy

    Points Upgrade or Improvements Advice Needed

    thanks for the suggestions guys. Seems like the classic dichotomy of analog and digital. You can fix analog gear with some know how but you WILL have to fix it. Digital stuff probably wont break but if it does your knackered. So based on these responses and eliminating other potential issues...
  7. Chrispy

    Left side idle misfire

    alright update to this. I think I have a death by 1000 cuts situation. I think there are air leaks all over the left side. The exhaust bolting looks different and worse than the right, maybe added to by a carbeuration problem on the left side. maybe added to by weak sparks from old coils. The...
  8. Chrispy

    Got an open mind? Consider this.

    evening everyone, Just happened across this and thought I'd throw in my two cents, since I actually happen to have an electric motorcycle along with my 650. First, I totally understand the resistance from a lot of people, especially on a forum dedicated to an older maintenance loving bike...
  9. Chrispy

    Points Upgrade or Improvements Advice Needed

    Evening All, So I have a stock 78 still running points and a lot of other old things waiting to break. She had been running really well but is now starting to miss on the left side and run poorly, occasionally backfiring. So I'm going through the circuit of is it fuel or is it ignition, and...
  10. Chrispy

    Valve set nut stuck

    Evening all, I'm halfway through a valve adjustment on a recently acquired bike and I'm stumped because both the set nuts on the exhaust valves are absolutely jammed closed. I've given them hearty torque and some lights taps but definitely wary that these are breakable. Anyone have any advice?
  11. Chrispy

    Left side idle misfire

    Evening everybody I could use some fresh ears on a misfire issue I'm having. I've got a 78 pretty much stock except for a 2 into 1 exhaust someone put on. Still running points and original alternator. It's just on the left side, and when I've got the timing light going (which is often) I've...
  12. Chrispy

    Ignition system upgrade advice

    thanks for the look GLJ. ill give the tci thread a gander and peak around for a boyer
  13. Chrispy

    Ignition system upgrade advice

    Hey guys, I'm new as of the last couple months, and this site and everyones advise has been invaluable. I recently bustered my mechanical advance (im still running points) and has realized that this is a less than ideal ignition system. (78 stock) Everybody raves about the pamco and e advance...
  14. Chrispy

    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    Yeah $72 for a new plate was not exactly inspiring. Thus the look into a fresh system. Unfortunately I do not have any welding skills so I’m not sure I can fix this. Classifieds is a good bet though I’ll put up an ad
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    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    Thank you everyone for your help in finding this. I never would have looked back there. If I could ask one more question, should I order a new advance plate and keep up the points or look into and upgraded ignition? I know the PAMCO is well loved but I’m not sure where to get them anymore as it...
  16. Chrispy

    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    You guys are geniuses
  17. Chrispy

    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    I’m guessing the pin is supposed to go where that empty hole full of metal shavings is. Is it supposed to be stuck in there after the nut comes off? I’m guessing not
  18. Chrispy

    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    Oooohhhh there is a pin that holds the whole advance assembly to the rod? Man I had no idea. Alright I’m checking it out now. Any advice for disassembly?
  19. Chrispy

    So I’m stranded cause my ATU. advice needed

    Machine is running on 0 cylinders. I do have a multimeter so I will check that the points are live. I should also mention that a very nice lady got me and the bike home so I am no longer stranded. Am troubleshooting vehemently in the garage
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