I should say that my carbs are a few years newer, so I don’t know if yours are exactly the same. Surely the two idle mixture screws should be the sam...

Compression test - (you said left and left, sure just a typo) Did you do it with the carbs removed? It’s best. Truest readings. Float setting - no...

You mentioned new floats. I experienced an almost inexplicable problem with a new float I purchased from EME (white plastic). I have heard of two oth...

Yes, the reed goes up, on top of the crankcase. Also, according to Snowbum, the valve is oriented at approximately the 11:00 position (or pointing at ...

‘78 R100 here. I also own a failed Alpha Classic ignition (module issue). I don’t own a Wedgetail, but my guess is it is pretty top notch. The Wedgeta...

I strive to not let weighty matters weigh me down. There always is a bit of irony or humor that can be found. The letter requests that “this inform...

I tend to look at matters in as simple terms as possible, and I do think there is a “flip side” to the Airmail situation. This stems from a confession...

Inflammatory opinion pieces? I must have been taking an anti-inflammatory. Got some good inflammation now, however!

This is only a “give it a try” suggestion. The beeper and beeper relay are behind one of the battery covers - right side I believe. I would unplug the...

Oh my ….. I hope your bike hasn’t been apart for 20 1/2 months, waiting for this answer.

With the engine warmed up, connect a timing light and observe the timing marks. At idle, it should be on or near the S mark, and be a nice, clear, ste...