There are tons of places where an oil leak would be an easy fix. Where is it leaking from?
Re: Carb issue Yup that should help you out. Glad you got it nailed. I really enjoy working on the bikes - keeps me out of trouble.
Tired several times and failed miserably then I got the hang of it - best time .1876 fastest sheep .162
have to observe you - the 3 minutes is not very enforcable
In North Carolina it is already law. Wait 3 minutes then you can run it. I have had to use that feature a few times.
The lights sense the metal through magnetic fields ans mrkil said. The changers are rare earth magnets that will trip the lights but you have to...
I like it but it is missing the pop up foot rest!
That's good news, glad it worked out for you.
Since you said the plugs were sooty it sounds like you could be running rich - Rick is right need to see the plugs and go from there....
Great price if you can wear a small or xsmall size.....
+1 for custom parts - for maintenance parts and tools see Chacal
Chacal should have all the parts but I have not seen a "kit". Pistons and rings would have to be ordered after honing to get the right fit
Easy one first - have to have the battery to run - Generator charges the battery above 2k rpm below that you are running on battery only. Idle...
Well under the metal cap says old fuse panel - I would recommend you replace it. I'm not sure if it blows while running if it would keep...
I don't mind any use of what I post except commercial usage. We can all help each other....
New Master Cylinder or rebuilt your MC? Sounds like the small return port could be clogged up and you are not developing any pressure.
I like the labeling in the pic. On to the problem - you need to take a good look and tell use where the gas is leaking from. I can think of at...
Excellent - they are even the right color- want to sell :lol: JK Thanks!
Well she is ready for the inspection. I bought the bond so I hope to take her next Friday get the inspection and file all the title papers. Thanks...
I love the whine but the description sounds different. I hear the whine above and below 3k although it is drowned out a good bit by the engine...
Sounds like it will a bit easier than I thought. I didn't realize the buckets just sat on top. Good luck with it and keep us posted
That's the thing I know my floats are right. But as I said I don't see it a lot it appears gurgietrueshot sees it a lot more than I do.
Dead were you the one that removed the shims and rotated the engine? If so you may have damaged the bucket. I think worst case you need a new...
Cool glad you found it!
Doubtful it will fail in such a manner. BUT heed Ricks advice - he make a good point I didn't think of.
You can certainly part it out and make good money but it takes time and is a bit of effort. If you can find someone to refurb it and get it back...
Interesting so many are seeing it. Like Dave my bike is right. I only see it once or twice a month but i think that is riding habit - mostly...
Let us know - I know my petcock is working perfectly
It's on ebay too - funny thing is the cheapest I saw was $75 and so far no bids but it runs for a few more days...
I don't know about the mix you have a unique set up that may be a bear to tune. Cold start you should need a bit of the enrichment circuit. Also...
All old bikes are gonna have fuse box problems until replaced. IIRC the X has the headlight turn on when the key turns on. When you press the...
You mean the eclip (#13)? you just pop it off and the arm should come off. Chacal sells the spring I had to replace mine too.
Exactly. I used the one Chacal sells and the gasket for under it to make it a bit moisture proof. The lid on it has a gasket. I bought the 6...
Good thing is its a fairly minor annoyance - Bike still start fairly quick just not on first bump.
I have seen similar issues with mine. Stop for gas for 2 minutes everything is fine - we stop for 10 to 20 minutes and sometimes it's the same...
Re: Famous Steam Locos in Owosso MI this weekend That looks like fun too bad it's a bit far for me!
Al the problem you will run into is that box assumes a common 12 line for all fuses. The schematic shows the main as a separate line. My fear...
Agreed you can retap or if that fails you can install a helicoil. not a huge problem. You will have to take car not to get shavings down in your...
You should inspect the new boots and see if they came with one but they need to be there. You can also use the black high temp RTV to seal them...
Jarred let's be fair - you just got your maxim tuned right - 3 days before you sold her. Once you slay all the issues they run very well - I have...
I have the cheap mount - works great. I added a cig plug under the right cover and ran the adapter up. I store the cable under the ignition trim...
Shouldn't be a problem as long as you keep an eye on your oil level. HACK - I missed this post and probably too late now - sorry. IIRC There...
Right now I don't know enough about it. I understand the math but am not familiar with the trade offs....
Re: Carb issue I think they run about $20 most places. Works very well and could help you find any leaks. Can you borrow one?
Stutter at 5k sounds like bowl fuel levels may be a bit low. Not sure why you are having colortune issues. You said #2 stayed yellow - did you try...
Re: Oil Press Switch resistence Still near Zero - measured the switch...
Hey Belle good to hear from you and to hear you are on the mend!
Yea but if it was air flow as in intake or exhaust i would think it would do it sitting still. Could be air flowing over engine/frame. Check for...
Clutch wire will only effect starting in gear. I'm not sure of the location of the safety relay on the 550s - perhaps it has a loose connection?
Re: Carb issue For sure - it sounds like the float needles are leaking but you should see high bowl levels if that were so. I would try the...