Search found 24 matches

What plugs are you running and have you used the NGK iradium?

sorry,
NGK BP6ES I tried the 7 and the 8's the 6 just seams to run better.

bp6es

Thanks guys all of you input was used and needed! I adjusted my carbs and went on a hard ride pulled the plugs and...................

They were Tan plus it ran better than ever before.
Has anyone ...

IS there a balance screw on 73 carbs? all i see is mixture adjust screws.

Alright I've got the carbs on and the appear to be running alot leaner now how do you sync these things

CHeck too see if one or both of your coils are hot. If so your points are closed to one side or the other causing a drain on the battery and if it contiues they will eventually weld themself shut.

Thanks for the complement.

I'm having somewhat the same problem and it's a jetting problem with my carbs my left is getting too wet and fouling out plugs.

Thanks Jimdi that helps alot.

I took the carbs back off the bike and found looking at the old jets they were already 135. So whoever had them before me had already moved them up from 130. I guess m ...

What does the idel mixture screw do.?
add air or add fuel? I'm pretty mechanically inclined but dont't have a diagram of the carb that explaines all this.

Thanks I'll give it a shot

I checked my plugs and their black as a coal diggers ass so i dropped my needle all the way and adjusted my idel screw 1 1/2 any thing more and it backfires like crazy.ran great on bottom end but stil ...

Alright guys I have a 74 with73 carbs and 2in 1 exhaust with 4in. K&N filters. I changed my main and pilot jets to 145 and 45. The bike screams 1st through fourth but when i hit 5th and roll on the ...

I'm not running a front fender and the ride really isn't that bad. On the shock issue the Shocks for a Honda Rebel will fit and I thinkl are 10.5 in from end to end or you could always strech your swi ...

I paid $400 and have another $400 in her.

If you have vaccuum carbs I'd check that first if not make sure your getting gas to that side

Thanks I'll give it a shot

Thanks I'll give it a shot. So when are going to come up with the mod for eailier models?

Hey guys I'm running a two 4in K&N air filter off a 45 degree pipe to my stock carbs. My carbs are off a 73. Can anyone give me a good idea what Mods I need to make as far as jetting and adjustments t ...

Any sugestions on setting up the eailier carbs from a 73-74.I'm running K&N filters with a 2in 1 and stock carbs. It seems to bog down when i hit the throttle but then takes off like a scalded dog.

I need a right hand engine cover.mine has a crack by the kick start. Also need a fuel cap seal for a 74

I was having the grinding problem and just bent the spring alittle and it gave it the extra valasity it needed to throw the gear all the way in place.
With that being said it goes in the slot.

How much do you want for it.

I have the exsact same problem on my 74 the old man I bought the bike from is 70 and has been aroungd bikes since moses and the stone tablets. He told me to use a bottle of valve seal conditioner or w ...

What Happened to 650rider.com?

Yamaha xs650