Recent content by tacoking

How quickly would it loosen? Mine gets loose with about 15 minutes of riding.

My oil looks pretty good to be honest. However, I didn't drain it. I just checked the stick with a white rag. From there the oil looks brand new! Also, I remember tightening the locknut up pretty well (not over-tight) and it stayed pretty solid. I doubt it's stripped.

Thanks DohcBikes! The only way I know how to mark metal is with soapstone and I'm afraid that will wash away. How would you recommend marking the adjuster, washer, and locknut? Also, considering how much I really doubt it's loosening on it's own as I've inspected the threads on the screw...

So, I've had this 73 honda 350 for a little over a month now and I've been getting down and dirty to make sure it runs as best it can. However, after about 5 different adjustments I've come to realize that one of my tappets is loosening all on it's own. I've got split washers in there to make...

OK, I looked on here for the answer to my questions but turned up with a bunch of good information that only hinted at what I need. My carburetor was pretty screwed (not terrible but bad enough) so I decided to rebuild it. I took everything apart, cleaned it, left the old main jets in (as they...