T500 something

[farmer92]

You might have a later model where those wires are part of the on/off headlight switch on the bars, or they might be joined from the factory if your headlight is always on.

Bingo
Both ignition switches were the same, 73' and 74' so this must be it.
They were also the same as my tc185
The gs750 and 550 switches also...
My question then i guess, can they just be joined together permanently?

 

[Sonreir]

My question then i guess, can they just be joined together permanently?

If you have a modern R/R, yes. I don't recommend if it you're sticking with the stock components.

 

[johnu]

You guys are talking a foreign language now ;D

 

[farmer92]

Okay, so they get wired together but on a switched circuit that only gets closed when the headlight is needed, correct?

 

[Sonreir]

Okay, so they get wired together but on a switched circuit that only gets closed when the headlight is needed, correct?

In the stock setup, yes. If you're upgrading to a modern unit, just keep them connected all of the time. It charges the battery better.

 

[farmer92]

Alrighty then, i'll probably use the stock system until i get to the point of putting lights on it. Luckily the second bike's rectifier was in far better shape so we'll see how it goes.

 

[CarbsAndCylinders]

You might have a later model where those wires are part of the on/off headlight switch on the bars, or they might be joined from the factory if your headlight is always on.

I don't know this if this would explain things but in Canada, vehicles have to have daytime running lights, not sure if this applies to this particular Titan or not but maybe it would mean an alteration to the wiring.

 

[Sonreir]

I don't know this if this would explain things but in Canada, vehicles have to have daytime running lights, not sure if this applies to this particular Titan or not but maybe it would mean an alteration to the wiring.

Same in the States, but I think that law come into effect in 1974 or 1975, so some of the vintage bikes will still have separate on/off switches for the headlights and the extra charging circuit is almost always tied in somehow.

 

[farmer92]

So i have been continuing my pitiful attempt and constructing some expansion chambers for this bike, needless to say it was not going well.

After much cutting, cussing, and Flying objects i was left with this turd

If you're thinking "golly that looks fugly" well it's even worse in person.

So after i realized one section was half welded on in the wrong direction, i threw it out window and drank one of these

Which led to a brief moment of "what if..?"
Which led to these

Which led to this idea

Which would make the whole pipe building thing much easier. Not to mention the extra ground clearance.
May just throw some Dual sports on there so i can rip through the fields and dirt roads .


The chinahin carbs showed up, surprisingly they aren't as shitty looking as i expected.

Question though
The OD of the engine side of these carbs is 40mm
The OD of the originals is about 43mm
Should the original boot be able to close this gap?

 

[tattoo]

mmmmm....une bonne biere!!! Occasionally providing the inspiration we seek eh?

The carb boot question--- Not an expert by any means, but the boots would have to be pretty soft and pliable to "compress" down enough to form an airtight seal right?

Might be viewed as backyard hackery, but would it be worth building up the OD on the carb itself with some sort of substance (that could then be sanded round) to make that OD a little larger?

 

[farmer92]

Yeah, i don't think it will seal well either, maybe a new flange can be purchased and made to fit.