Recent content by smithk4

So I finally got the bike running ok - after all winter scratching my head i found that the spark advancer behind the points was rusted out and that's why the right cylinder wasn't firing. A little background of what i've done so far: Compression tested at 174 and 176 timing and valves set new...

I think an eZine would be the way to go...high quality PDF sent out to subscribers. All the info and photos are here on the site, it just needs to be put in story form, theme the issues and feature our own members DIY best ideas, bikes and cafe culture. Although I grew up with the internet and...

Re: 71 CB350 Cafe Project Dime City Cycles has some great universal rear-sets with a universal linkage set. Aluminum and one bolt to secure them - what more do you need. I just got mine last week and mocked em up on the bike over the weekend...worked great.

I have been working all summer trying to get my $20 garage find ready to roll. Finally got to that point yesterday and started right up. I get her rolling through first and into second although i did shift into 2nd at about 3-4k rpm so when i actually get to the Co. HWY I attempt to open it up a...

Are there supposed to be gaskets for the covers for the points and the other side? Just thinking about it and there weren't any when I took the covers off last weekend?

Been hearing that a lot! No spark after replacing the points, plug caps, trimming the original wires and replacing the condensor, spark on the left cylinder but not the right. Will replace the coils and wires this weekend maybe.

thanks - they're bars from mikesxs http://www.mikesxs.net/products-58.html#products Part #25-0109 - the first one on the page. My back can't take leaning over so far and still ride a long ways, saw some of these on another bike and loved em - cheap too.

Finally got a chance to work on the bike - its been so damn nice can't hardly take it; i'm ready to get this baby going. Anyway, tore it down some. Soaked the tank using CLR over night (couldn't believe how much rust and stuff came out, but the tank looks 1000 times better now) Cleaned the carbs...

hell yea - good enough for me! Thanks

Is there just a universal midwest patch?

Should be fine with the title - MN has a form that the seller and buyer fill out if no title exists - plus if i need anything else i bought it from my friend's dad and he said he'd help out anyway he can to get it titled. I bought a rectifier from Oregon Motorcycles and it was only $20. I'm...

that's a given 8)