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So the basket case is coming together but I'm pretty sure I just hit another small roadblock--I think the intake/carb holders I have are for a smaller carb than the one I have. The engine is a 78 or 79, but the carbs I have are from a xs650 d... BS38s from all I can tell. I know the intakes are...
I just bought a '81 XS from a guy that started to make it a bobber but lost interest. The frame has been streched and a hard tail was installed. I found a sweet deal on a +6 DNA springer. As far as I can tell the neck hasn't been raked. Does anyone know how to tell if it was raked, and how much...
Now that I have all the bugs out and she's been out on the highway I gotta say that I love it. Everywhere I go people need to come look and ask questions. Most ask if it's a Triumph. I get a lot of compliments. No other bike that I owned gave me so much attention as this(well maybe my 76...
Hey guys
Just wondering if I can hook just the battery up to the red and green wires of my engine to test run it? I have the Pamco and I'm wondering if there is anything else I need to include?
It is kick only so I have no need to wire in a starter.
hello all. thanks for slowly helping me piece this mutha together. I solved every issue with the help of this site. and now its time to share some pictures.
enjoy!!
I'm getting ready to start gathering parts for my winter project. I'd really like to run a black DNA springer fork with a set of drilled stock wheels like ardcore used on their bad penny bike. I know the springer fork is designed to run harley wheels, but is it possible to run the oem yamaha...
I need help, bad. I just "finished" my first build. It's an '82 Heritage. I started taking it out for short rides and began not getting it to be able to start. I cleaned the carbs thoroughly 3 times, and finally was able to get it to start after putting in new spark plugs.
It ran good for...
when i bought this '75 motor and frame it hadnt been run in a long long time.
Shifts through gears alright and the kick arm goes through nice. Just wondering if i can
start her up with just a battery and coils to see if it runs or will i need the reg/rec connected just to test the motor. Im...
Hello this is my 74 650 at the moment just the basics like roller head bearings, brass swingarm bushings, hughs great pma kit & a stripdown of the frame.
Ive sort of drawn a line between all the upragdes & mods id like to do & that you are all doing now & the few things i have to to get it...
Hello this is my 74 650 at the moment just the basics like roller head bearings, brass swingarm bushings, hughs great pma kit & a stripdown of the frame.
Ive sort of drawn a line between all the upragdes & mods id like to do & that you are all doing now & the few things i have to to get it...
Where do you get your gaskets?? Just Mikes?
I HATE having to buy gaskets, Its the worst so i am looking for the cheapest but still good quality around. I'm in Australia by the way but im sure the cheapest would still be in the US.
Was wondering, some of you all who have lots of experience with choppers and/or hardtailed bobbers (whether XS or another kind): have you seen a frame actually break? what was the weak spot?
Just wondering what kind of stuff, or what points would be most vulnerable. I mean I know it would...
I am looking for a very small style ignition, The stock one i have is too long to be placed where i want it due to the chain being so close to it (chain whip). Anyhoo im wondering what some of you all have ran to keep it outta site, I even thought of just runing a hidden three way switch but...
Hey guys. Can anyone tell me which wires are for what ? There are 3 wires coming out and I assume one is ground, one is power in and one go's out to brake light. Am I close ? If so which is which ? Thanks in advance for any help.
Have a 2 into 1 intake and have tried just about everything to get the bike to run right. Current settings are 159-p8 emulsion tube...pf6 needle...200 main and 25 pilot. Pamco ignition. Right now the bike just revs at around 3000 rpm and will not come down. I've tried all combinations of a...
At the risk of not being cool (being sarcastic) I want to add turn signals to my bobber, at least on the rear. Just wanted to see who else has them, post up some pics if you do, and how did you go about mounting them...I want to do something that can be removed if I decide to and not have to...
Hey guys. My 80 has a flathead screw on top of the forks and from what I've read these are for adjusting the forks. How ? The info isn't in my manuals and I cant find any here. Turning them which way does what ? How much of a difference do they make ? Thanks in advance for any info given.
hey everyone, new guy here. so, i hate beating a dead horse but i too have a charging problem. ive searched the tech help, other peoples threads, etc. but no one seems to have the same issue i do.
when the brown wire from my brush/rotor assembly is connected to the brown wire from my reg/rec...