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 Topic: Why SHOULDN'T I sell 'em all? |
mtc57
Replies: 18
Views: 5076
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 Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 27, 2009, 4:44 pm Subject: Re: Why SHOULDN'T I sell 'em all? |
| My philosophy is every toy has to be used. Otherwise it's let go. I learned a long time ago there's a limit to the cars and bikes I can own. I'm no Jay Leno, and I don't have a full-time mechanic a ... |
| Topic: It worked fine! |
mtc57
Replies: 2
Views: 3416
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Forum: Pamco - Electronic Ignitions Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:12 am Subject: It worked fine! |
| I just wanted to give a shout out here because if you're thinking of buying the PAMCO and see a bunch of problem postings here, you might be scared off the product. I got mine last weekend, installat ... |
| Topic: Valve lash: gotta knuckle down... |
mtc57
Replies: 32
Views: 14053
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 14, 2009, 3:32 pm Subject: Re: Valve lash: gotta knuckle down... |
| Tee: The valve adjustment is a piece of cake. You'll do fine. This is a 360 degree engine, with just two valves per, so nothing to worry about. Just read the instructions, and once you're in there ... |
| Topic: tires |
mtc57
Replies: 12
Views: 6443
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: October 7, 2009, 11:00 am Subject: Re: tires |
| I second the Pirelli Speed Demon nomination, if you're not all that interested in having a vintage, original tire look. I have a pair on the XS650, and another pair on a Ninja 250 that has been run o ... |
| Topic: Shock Absorber Question |
mtc57
Replies: 3
Views: 2987
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: October 7, 2009, 10:57 am Subject: Re: Shock Absorber Question |
| Jeff: Thanks for the feedback on the Redwings. This past weekend I spent most of the time riding the old stock shocks. Finally on Sunday afternoon I was opening up some packages that had been deliv ... |
| Topic: One more try . . . |
mtc57
Replies: 3
Views: 2090
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 21, 2009, 5:40 pm Subject: Re: One more try . . . |
| Thanks, Gordo. I'm male, just like Barber, Butts, and John Wayne (g). I've never been to Carlisle. I've been to the vintage Japanese show/swap at White Rose over in Jefferson, PA, but not to Carlis ... |
| Topic: One more try . . . |
mtc57
Replies: 3
Views: 2090
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 21, 2009, 4:28 pm Subject: One more try . . . |
| I tried to introduce myself before, but somehow managed not to get it sent! My name is Marion, and I just got a 1976 XS650C. Very, very nice stock condition. I've put about 300 miles on it in the w ... |
| Topic: Replace Points with Electronic Ignition |
mtc57
Replies: 100
Views: 38906
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 21, 2009, 11:35 am Subject: Re: Replace Points with Electronic Ignition |
| Remember when the classic drill for points adjustment on the road was slip a matchbook cover between the contacts. That was your adjustment! It always worked to get you home! |
| Topic: Shock Absorber Question |
mtc57
Replies: 3
Views: 2987
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: September 21, 2009, 10:30 am Subject: Shock Absorber Question |
My stock shocks in a 1976 XS650C are shot. They look new, but there is virtually no damping action. It's like riding a pogo stick. So, here are the questions:
1) Can I rebuild the stock units?
... |
| Topic: Replace Points with Electronic Ignition |
mtc57
Replies: 100
Views: 38906
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 21, 2009, 9:35 am Subject: Re: Replace Points with Electronic Ignition |
| Just one quick note. Points may be finicky, need maintenance, etc., but I have NEVER, EVER been left stranded by points. I have several times been left stranded by a dead electronic ignition, in car ... |
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