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Topic: Wire splicing |
acbanks
Replies: 11
Views: 9001
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 22, 2009, 1:13 pm Subject: Re: Wire splicing |
When I'm in a hurry I'll just go up to the next size crimp splice, twist the wires together and crimp them.
The best way of course is to twist the wires together, solder them and cover with heat sh ... |
Topic: 1973 XS, Newbie, what to do? |
acbanks
Replies: 30
Views: 19856
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 19, 2009, 1:52 pm Subject: Re: 1973 XS, Newbie, what to do? |
Be sure to immediately chop it up. The early models aren't rare or anything. Everyone here agrees, a stock XS650 is a sad XS650.
The starter is on the bottom, unless someone has removed it. |
Topic: front disk |
acbanks
Replies: 6
Views: 5391
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: November 22, 2009, 6:13 pm Subject: Re: front disk |
I looked into it and the benefits seemed negligible other than lowering unsprung weight. |
Topic: Now the XS wont start. |
acbanks
Replies: 36
Views: 21278
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Forum: Engine Posted: November 22, 2009, 6:09 pm Subject: Re: Now the XS wont start. |
^Point taken. To be honest I was more concerned with the battery's health, haha.
Here's the thread I was talking about:
http://xs650temp.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Charging&action=display&thre ... |
Topic: Now the XS wont start. |
acbanks
Replies: 36
Views: 21278
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Forum: Engine Posted: November 22, 2009, 12:11 am Subject: Re: Now the XS wont start. |
It's electrical, probably a dead battery at this point. I'd be wary of using a 50 amp jumpbox on that battery...I jump my 1975 with a car but it doesn't have any electronics. I never charge motorcyc ... |
Topic: WTT my clip ons/forks/seat/filters for your......... |
acbanks
Replies: 10
Views: 4454
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:16 pm Subject: Re: WTT my clip ons/forks/seat/filters for your......... |
Clipons are handlebars(just separate handles, really) that clamp directly to the fork tubes for a lower look on sportbikes/cafes. |
Topic: Rumour or fact? |
acbanks
Replies: 7
Views: 2956
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 3, 2009, 6:12 pm Subject: Re: Rumour or fact? |
Or maybe he's just busy. As long as the prices are cheap and the quality is good, who cares? |
Topic: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release |
acbanks
Replies: 9
Views: 6587
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:55 pm Subject: Re: Front Disk Brake Won't Fully Release |
It's my understanding the the caliper piston rings are actually responsible for retracting the piston. |
Topic: Highway speeds? |
acbanks
Replies: 14
Views: 7255
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:50 pm Subject: Re: Highway speeds? |
Just changing the sprockets helped mine a good bit. I have the 18" rear wheel and dropped down to a 30 tooth in the rear. It likes to cruise at around 65mph, faster than that and the vibrations retu ... |
Topic: Its me again!- my new bob |
acbanks
Replies: 14
Views: 6616
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:44 pm Subject: Re: Its me again!- my new bob |
Looks good, and pretty similar to my bike. A thicker seat would help with the flow of how the bike looks I think. |
Topic: idle erratic |
acbanks
Replies: 3
Views: 2506
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:40 pm Subject: Re: idle erratic |
Does it hang at high rpm? Sputter and barely run?
I adjust my carbs like so. Crank the bike. Idle the left carb(so both carbs actually, since they're attached) way up. Unplug the right cylinder ... |
Topic: carb problem for a n00b |
acbanks
Replies: 3
Views: 2638
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 29, 2009, 4:29 pm Subject: Re: carb problem for a n00b |
Here is the carb guide you're looking for. It's a very good read.
http://www.amckayltd.com/carbguide.pdf |
Topic: Questions on using this forum |
acbanks
Replies: 3
Views: 1806
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:44 pm Subject: Re: Questions on using this forum |
I just use my internet browser's bookmark/favorites feature. |
Topic: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
acbanks
Replies: 4
Views: 3171
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Forum: Electrical Posted: October 27, 2009, 3:43 pm Subject: Re: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
Success. More or less.
I pulled the stator off, replaced the wires going to it, and grinded clean every terminal related to it left in the wiring harness(this time with my dremel and a small bit.) ... |
Topic: Take Care |
acbanks
Replies: 23
Views: 6330
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 26, 2009, 5:33 pm Subject: Re: Take Care |
I don't want to burn twice. |
Topic: my hopeless project fun |
acbanks
Replies: 58
Views: 33078
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:30 pm Subject: Re: my hopeless project fun |
A chopper with front and rear discs. I like it. |
Topic: Take Care |
acbanks
Replies: 23
Views: 6330
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:24 pm Subject: Re: Take Care |
Rubber mounts with a ground wire would seem best to me, and something that I'd also never considered.
The problem with hard mounting anything on this bike is the vibration shakes the metal until it ... |
Topic: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
acbanks
Replies: 4
Views: 3171
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Forum: Electrical Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:18 pm Subject: Re: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
Rotor resistance is 5.5ohms. I just checked the rectifier diodes, working correctly. I just pulled the stator and it's wiring harness. I get about 5 ohms between each of the white stator wires. I' ... |
Topic: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
acbanks
Replies: 4
Views: 3171
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Forum: Electrical Posted: October 25, 2009, 3:41 pm Subject: Eating Celery (And batteries) |
I've been working with this charging system all year. I've chopped the wiring harness up completely in search of tenths of volts. I now have a switch beside the battery and fresh hot wires everywher ... |
Topic: final carb tuning |
acbanks
Replies: 9
Views: 4624
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 25, 2009, 11:21 am Subject: Re: final carb tuning |
Yeah, that enricher choke sucks. When it works...great. When it doesn't you just end up flooding it. |
Topic: Adding 19" rear wheel |
acbanks
Replies: 2
Views: 3718
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:07 pm Subject: Re: Adding 19" rear wheel |
I had a hard time finding any 19" tires wider than 3.50". I know they exist because I've seen them on antique bikes that have 19" front and rear(probably chinese tires that I'd have to import). |
Topic: final carb tuning |
acbanks
Replies: 9
Views: 4624
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:02 pm Subject: Re: final carb tuning |
I'm no expert by any means, but it sounds like it's a bit lean. Most guys change the main jets one or two sizes larger when running the pods, which also richens the midrange to some extent. If you d ... |
Topic: bs38 float bowl |
acbanks
Replies: 7
Views: 4315
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 25, 2009, 11:01 pm Subject: Re: bs38 float bowl |
Let me guess, you overtightened the plug trying to fix a gas leak.
Ask me how I know. Hahaha.
I bought a junk set of carbs on ebay. The float bowls usually have a letter stamped on them("E" i ... |
Topic: Sparking at the points |
acbanks
Replies: 9
Views: 5596
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 25, 2009, 10:56 pm Subject: Re: Sparking at the points |
Still screwing with this thing. It misses one time out of ten. Occasional blue sparks at the points.
The carbs are setup right and synched. Cleaned all ignition connections, including the ground ... |
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