are we betting this an electrical, not mechanical or fuel-related problem ?
seems like the flat bottom screws might wear less than the round bottom screws that often look flat-spotted.
inspect yours for wear and possibly show photos of any damage.
try switching plugs around or replace the one in the cylinder youve concluded has quit firing. it might be helpful to test pickup coil resistance...
some screws are flat on the bottom, others are hemispherical. in either case they get hammered, and wear will accumulate with mileage. the worn,...
one thing you could try: remove the valve adjusting screws, and check the bottoms for wear and distortion. consider replacing them.
how many miles on the elderly beast ? check fuel flow to carbs. hey, they all make some noise, right ? cleaning the oil pump ?? thats weird and...
sad story. some people should never work on bikes and should find someone who can before too much damage is done. :( someone can surely find...
yes. the PO may have installed too-short spacers above the springs.
sprayed-over bolt heads on clutch cover may show rushed, careless work overlooking finer details. :oops: a big turnoff imo, wherever they are.
hacking your bike up like that will cost you alot when you sell it.
theres a spring that presses on the pads with tabs that need to be properly placed. problems if the spring is oriented incorrectly f/r.
without removing carbs you can check boot/clamp possible leakage by spraying WD or carb cleaner [even water] onto each boot while engine is...
im almost ready to buy an airline ticket. bikes and beers, what could be better ? ;) great-looking shop.
$ 18+shipping from europe, customs, etc. ??? :nelson: no thanks, just use a ziptie or twisted wire.
your dads old bike, thats so cool. :thumbs: a few minutes in theultrasonic should clear most of that crud out. also clean [outdoors if possible]...
not at all. i only hate the grief and frustration and expense of getting one running after it was left neglected for years and theres a scarcity...
geeze, at that price, even i might be interested. :rolleyes:
another screwup conclusion: about half the guys who claim their carbs are OK are dead wrong. :gandalf:
why not just leave it place ?
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