Recent content by davecaputo

Kind of makes sense. I got it a little better but still not what I like. I guess it's just a lot of fine tuning to get the position of the cam and the length of the connector rod to be just right. I shall keep fiddling away. Thanks!

I have a question for you guys concerning the Raask Rearsets. I just bought a 2000 kawasaki w650 that had them already installed but the rear brake is KILLING me. In order to get it set so that the pedal is in a usable position to activate the break, the resting position of the pedal, ie when...

Yeah I kind of gave up finding one and randomly saw it on craigslist last night. It just went up and the guy lived 5 mins away, he was actually my safety instructor at the MSF course! The bike has about 12000 miles on it, all new cafe parts (rear sets, new seat) and I got it off him for $3200...

Thanks isolato! Yeah I have a compression gauge coming this week so I am going to test that too. I actually JUST bought a kawasaki w650 today so I am feeling a little less stressed about all of this. Thanks much for all your help guys!

Yeah I was going to go with some accel wires. As far as connecters would I just need some of these ring tongue ones? http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture13/uta/12-ring_terminal-l.jpg I noticed that on the coils on the bike right now the wiring goes straight into the coil so I am going to...

I am working on a 71 cb350 right now, its the first bike that I have worked on so I am learning through my clymer and these forums. Quick question regarding coils for you guys. I have been running rich and constantly fouling plugs, ruled out the carbs, no matter how small the jets or the...

Still working on my 350 but ride it occasionally, also looking for anyone riders who want to meet up in NYC...