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David Elkow
David Elkow
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Joined: 08/24/2020 18:19
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Topics: 13 / Replies: 331
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RE: Ignition switch 78 R100

Look at “Ignition Switch Woes” recent post under “Parts is Parts” forum category.

4 years ago
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RE: Hella turn signal flasher replacement

There is a very good explanation of all this on the KatDash website, F.A.Q., “About Turn Signal Relays”. Apparently, the turn signal wiring schem...

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

Install spring and cap, secure, then remove the paint stick.  E6E61107-557A-4F89-B238-836D292E48D3.jpeg

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

Wow. The system posted my entry 3 times. It keeps kicking me out and I have to start over. Hmmm. Technology. Here is another picture. See the paint st...

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

Hello Mark. I just had sinus surgery, so I’m laying low for a few days and have too much time on my hands! Anyway, for your entertainment, I’ll share...

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

On my ‘78 w/40mm Bings; Choke - I just break loose the top locknut at the boss on the carburetor cap. Then, spin the bottom locknut completely off a...

4 years ago
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RE: Summer Solstice IronButt ride preparation!

What I like about anaerobic sealants is that you are not “under the gun” to get things assembled and torqued. I dislike being rushed because time is t...

4 years ago
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RE: Summer Solstice IronButt ride preparation!

My final drive output seal (78 R100RS) started leaking last fall and spitting oil onto the rear wheel. That was my first trip into that thing! I did ...

4 years ago
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RE: Adjusting needles on the bike

My understanding is that our Bing CV carbs are actually quite good at compensating for changes in elevation without modification. Both the carb nee...

4 years ago
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RE: 80 G/S hiccup and idle drop when warm

Curious if you found the cause of your hiccup and idle speed drop. Did the timing light reveal anything? It’s an interesting issue you were having.

4 years ago
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RE: Shop cooling fan

@mark-creek I’m kinda half kidding. Even in a stiff breeze I wouldn’t let it run more than 10 minutes. I can also tell when the engine is getting too ...

4 years ago
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RE: R75/5 Front Brake Shoes Won't Go On the Posts

I have never worked on those brakes. I looked at some images online. My first check would be - are the tops of the posts somehow “mushroomed” a bit? ...

4 years ago
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RE: Shop cooling fan

Down here in the Rio Grande Valley, a 35 mph breeze is not unusual. I just gotta pick the right day and point the bike southeast.

4 years ago
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RE: 80 G/S hiccup and idle drop when warm

@wobbly Yes, ... I read (somewhere) that the only real way to judge your main jet size would to get on a flat straight road and run the bike up to top...

4 years ago
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