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  Topic: bike for sale. where to list?
marshall

Replies: 2
Views: 3653

PostForum: General site issues and information   Posted: July 10, 2009, 11:46 am   Subject: Re: bike for sale. where to list?
Got it. Thanks!
  Topic: bike for sale. where to list?
marshall

Replies: 2
Views: 3653

PostForum: General site issues and information   Posted: July 9, 2009, 9:33 pm   Subject: bike for sale. where to list?
I want to list a whole running bike for sale. Should that go in the "giveaways" section?
  Topic: Tighten the wheels?....
marshall

Replies: 10
Views: 3452

PostForum: Drive   Posted: June 28, 2009, 4:50 pm   Subject: Re: Tighten the wheels?....
I wish I'd read this thread before tightening my rear axle!

Attempting to go to 108 ft-lbs (as per the online service manual[url=http://www.biker.net/650_service/650service%20main.html] here) cause ...
  Topic: Custom Mono-shock XS650
marshall

Replies: 72
Views: 108348

PostForum: Cafe Racer   Posted: May 7, 2009, 8:55 am   Subject: Re: Custom Mono-shock XS650
Shocked Coooooool!
  Topic: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
marshall

Replies: 5
Views: 1417

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: May 6, 2009, 11:07 pm   Subject: Re: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
I did swap caps w/ wires during the first round of fiddlin' (in the 1st post)

I see that I didn't mention that.
  Topic: check out this site
marshall

Replies: 91
Views: 60328

PostForum: Exhaust   Posted: May 6, 2009, 10:58 pm   Subject: Re: check out this site
[quote="gordonscott"]The big thing about pipe diameter is it’s direct effect on air/fuel and maybe this is where the “backpressure” thing comes from. Because air/fuel is the real torque decider ...
  Topic: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
marshall

Replies: 5
Views: 1417

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: May 6, 2009, 10:01 pm   Subject: Re: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
okie doke. still stumped! read on for details!

first, some data that might be helpful which I left out of the first post: the cylinder miss is only noticeable at idle.

I applied the suggestion ...
  Topic: Marshall Brunson, checking in
marshall

Replies: 5
Views: 1364

PostForum: Introduce yourself to the community here   Posted: May 3, 2009, 11:53 pm   Subject: Re: Marshall Brunson, checking in
Yeah, those bars are soon to go. The horns are a nightmare in parking lot maneuvers! Crampin' my u-turn skills, you know?! Very Happy
  Topic: Marshall Brunson, checking in
marshall

Replies: 5
Views: 1364

PostForum: Introduce yourself to the community here   Posted: May 3, 2009, 9:21 pm   Subject: Marshall Brunson, checking in
Ahoy there,

About 5 years ago my brother invited me to help clean out his garage. As payment, he would give me an old motorcycle that was taking up space.

I didn't ride at the time, never did. ...
  Topic: 78 SE... right ignition coil very warm to touch?
marshall

Replies: 2
Views: 938

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: May 3, 2009, 8:26 pm   Subject: Re: 78 SE... right ignition coil very warm to touch?
Aha! Thanks =)

-marshall
  Topic: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
marshall

Replies: 5
Views: 1417

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: May 3, 2009, 8:22 pm   Subject: The bigger picture - help me troubleshoot ignition problem
Hi guys,

I'm making progress on this gremlin, and I'd appreciate some guidance!

1978 SE, stock.

Right cylinder's been missing erratically. I followed Ferrell's Shadetree instructions (on 650 ...
  Topic: 78 SE... right ignition coil very warm to touch?
marshall

Replies: 2
Views: 938

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: May 3, 2009, 6:49 pm   Subject: 78 SE... right ignition coil very warm to touch?
Hi guys,

I noticed that the right coil on my bike gets very warm when the key is left on for a minute or two. the left coil remains stone-cold. is this normal?

I discovered it while poking aro ...
 
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