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Riders in Southwest Michigan?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Swampfox, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. Swampfox

    Swampfox Member

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    I am looking for some people around Southwest Michigan to ride with but I also need to be cleaning the carbs in a few months and, as a new rider, would appreciate some experienced advice. Is anyone else around here?
     
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    I am semi S.W. Mi I live in Marshall but am far from an expert. I have done my carbs with good results.
     
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    there are a few of us in se michigan there is a ride on sept 20 check forum called classic ride


    micarl is in plymouth area and he specializes in older bikes and he knows his stuff
     
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    Hey Swampfox!
    I live in New Buffalo, and am now working on the starter clutch in my '83 XJ750. It's not grabing at all. I'm following a post about repairing it, with out removing the engine.
    Currently I ride a '82 Suzuki GS1100G. I'm always riding a loop that includes most of the towns between here and Niles, and St. Joe to Valparaiso.
    I have some printed info on cleaning the Mikuni carbs on my Suzuki. The main point is to keep the parts organized, do one carb at a time.
    You're going to find much info from members on this site.
    Bill
     
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    Read "old school carb cleaning" posted by Rick Massey (a.k.a. RickoMatic) and if you take the time to religiously follow it, step by step, you WILL succeed. SKIP A STEP or try to take shortcuts, and ya on ya own, D'Artagnan. A Mikuni on any other brand of bike is still a Mikuni, and Rick has them sussed.
     
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