John - We need year, model and photographs... please.

Some thoughts and ideas... • You went "lean" then on the Pilot Jet. A larger number is more fuel, thus a more "rich" condition. • I did not ask fo...

@john-young Thanks, I have a man cave fully stuff I'm trying to pawn off myself, ever since I stopped riding. I will swap riding gear for vintage m...

The book is calling it the Pilot Jet. Some bikes will call it the Starting Jet or the Slow-speed Jet. They are one and the same. Just going by the num...

Your starting issue was not a plug problem, but most probably a lean fuel condition. By 1977 the EPA was demanding more strict emissions control, whic...

There have been issues reported with the bearings in the rocker arms going bad. If this happened, then the valve adjustment would be equally loose. So...

> And what plugs did you buy ? The latest NGK chart shows a plug that is far too "cold" for proper combustion. You should be using something in the...

> "Pinging" or pre-ignition knock or "spark knock" is real and happens during acceleration due to the fuel igniting before the spark plug fires. It...

• Can't speak to the Valeo. No experience with it. • One recurring issue that plagues the Bosch is age. The grease in the bearings is so old that it...

Glad you found it.

Then look for nearby states. The idea is to congregate and prepare your bike ready for the Eastern and Western Airhead reunions.

No apology needed, my friend. Enjoy.

Nice bike !

• /5, /6 and /7 bikes should be OK. Like you've noted, you will need the more expensive "electronic" flasher relay. • You might want to be very sele...

Thank you. You asked for help, but then gave few details. Forgive me, but "the devil is in the details". • If your system includes a relay, the ...