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Topic: 82 special seat needed. |
cpt137
Replies: 2
Views: 1916
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:54 am Subject: Re: 82 special seat needed. |
pm sent |
Topic: sold hardtailed xs 650 frame |
cpt137
Replies: 9
Views: 4152
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: October 27, 2009, 6:50 pm Subject: Re: hardtailed xs 650 frame |
Do you have a title for the frame? |
Topic: final carb tuning |
cpt137
Replies: 9
Views: 4623
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:08 pm Subject: Re: final carb tuning |
I meant to say lower the needle 1 notch. I'll check on the xs needles. |
Topic: final carb tuning |
cpt137
Replies: 9
Views: 4623
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 26, 2009, 5:06 pm Subject: Re: final carb tuning |
I think I have a solution for my choke. I took off the bent metal thing below the lever that positions it full open or closed, and took out the bushing from the back of the choke lever. I put a couple ... |
Topic: final carb tuning |
cpt137
Replies: 9
Views: 4623
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 25, 2009, 6:58 am Subject: Re: final carb tuning |
It's a 78. I tried the next larger jets and it was to rich. I had Johns needles on my b34's on my 1983 and worked great, but these are b38 and I don't think there is a needle kit for them. I did lower ... |
Topic: final carb tuning |
cpt137
Replies: 9
Views: 4623
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 24, 2009, 8:43 pm Subject: final carb tuning |
After working all summer getting the beast running right there is one little tweek to do. It starts fist kick or button push with the choke. Idles fine with the choke for about 15 seconds then gets ru ... |
Topic: left switch |
cpt137
Replies: 0
Views: 1456
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: October 11, 2009, 6:14 pm Subject: left switch |
I'm in need of a left turn switch, any year will work. |
Topic: turn signals |
cpt137
Replies: 4
Views: 2863
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Forum: Electrical Posted: October 5, 2009, 7:22 am Subject: Re: turn signals |
Traced the wiring and found 2 wires in the turn switch unsoldered. |
Topic: turn signals |
cpt137
Replies: 4
Views: 2863
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Forum: Electrical Posted: October 4, 2009, 3:09 pm Subject: turn signals |
I am just getting the turn signals back on my 79. When I activate the right turn signal it comes on steady. When I activate the left they don't come on but the relay buzzes. I've tried a different rel ... |
Topic: starer solenoid |
cpt137
Replies: 5
Views: 2338
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 19, 2009, 8:35 am Subject: Re: starer solenoid |
One screw holds it on. If you hear a click that should mean its working. Check to make sure you don't have power coming off the post to the starter before you replace it. |
Topic: base gasket |
cpt137
Replies: 10
Views: 4065
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Forum: Engine Posted: September 17, 2009, 2:19 pm Subject: Re: base gasket |
Use some sort of sealer on the base gasket. I followed everything and did everything right but still have some seepage on the base gasket, I wish I would have used something now. |
Topic: What blade type fuse holder did you use? |
cpt137
Replies: 21
Views: 13031
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 15, 2009, 7:56 pm Subject: Re: What blade type fuse holder did you use? |
I bought some extra of these, blade fuse box, individual input and output. I have one extra if anyone wants it $20 shipped. |
Topic: popping on deceleration |
cpt137
Replies: 3
Views: 2826
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: September 15, 2009, 7:34 am Subject: Re: popping on deceleration |
poping on decel is air getting into the exhaust, pretty common on the mac 2/1 because the pipes just slide in the muffler. Some high temp sealer around the joints should help. |
Topic: Opinion: Best oil to use in engine! |
cpt137
Replies: 33
Views: 29126
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Forum: Engine Posted: September 13, 2009, 5:35 pm Subject: Re: Opinion: Best oil to use in engine! |
Just turned 85K on my 87 venture with Rotella. Runs like new. |
Topic: black paint engine fading |
cpt137
Replies: 10
Views: 4194
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 28, 2009, 1:59 pm Subject: Re: black paint engine fading |
less than 1 |
Topic: just started learnin in ohio |
cpt137
Replies: 3
Views: 1615
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:12 pm Subject: Re: just started learnin in ohio |
I have done a couple of 650's. If you run into a problem I'm also from NW Ohio. |
Topic: Painting My Engine |
cpt137
Replies: 13
Views: 14304
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:10 pm Subject: Re: Painting My Engine |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330349797017&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT |
Topic: black paint engine fading |
cpt137
Replies: 10
Views: 4194
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:09 pm Subject: Re: black paint engine fading |
http://www.650rider.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=8577
Should work for cleaning the engine and this is the paint I used.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&i ... |
Topic: Help the new guy! Fuel?/Electrical? issue |
cpt137
Replies: 10
Views: 2880
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Forum: Fuel Posted: August 26, 2009, 9:01 am Subject: Re: Help the new guy! Fuel?/Electrical? issue |
You shouldn't have a "cold cylinder". It should be hot all the time. Get an ignition tester, they are pretty cheap. Napa or harbor freight carries them. Thet hook between the spark plug and cap and fl ... |
Topic: removing the clutch spring screws? |
cpt137
Replies: 11
Views: 4788
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 23, 2009, 8:22 am Subject: Re: removing the clutch spring screws? |
Also, if you have a quality impact wrench made with steel make sure you use something other than a steel faced hammer on it, like plastic, rubber or rawhide |
Topic: starter grinding |
cpt137
Replies: 11
Views: 2997
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 19, 2009, 3:57 pm Subject: Re: starter grinding |
replaced the starter gear today. Held the clutch by putting it in gear and putting on the brake. No need for a "clutch holding tool". |
Topic: 1979 safety relay |
cpt137
Replies: 4
Views: 1757
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Forum: Electrical Posted: August 17, 2009, 10:50 am Subject: 1979 safety relay |
I'm getting on the right side of my 79 project and cleaning up some final issues. I cannot find a 79 owners manual on the net and my Haynes manual doesn't go into the 79 and what it does and how to te ... |
Topic: Where to get tach cable connection for right side cover??? |
cpt137
Replies: 6
Views: 2632
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Forum: Engine Posted: August 13, 2009, 6:54 am Subject: Re: Where to get tach cable connection for right side cover??? |
Got mine on e bay $16 shipped |
Topic: How come I'm not notified? |
cpt137
Replies: 6
Views: 5478
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Forum: General site issues and information Posted: August 12, 2009, 8:09 pm Subject: Re: How come I'm not notified? |
OK, but why is there a notify me when replyed on the bottom of the post and in your preferences if they don't work? |
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