Check that the float needles haven't adhered themselves to the float seats. That's my best guess, since the passageways are fairly large and the float...

You should probably stop about where you are. 😛 The most over-looked and under-appreciated maintenance items are replacing the front fork oil and...

I decided rebuild the carburetors, replacing all the rubber parts and brass parts. The carbs were dirty and needed the cleaning. The main jet area in ...

There's your proof that 'the Force is with us' !! I guess Darth rides in the side car (not shown). 🙂

Steevo - You make working on Airheads seem a little easier, neater, and a LOT less trouble than working on an Oilhead !! 04d7ec0cb393b3e8631dc41...

I just looked, and Revzilla has those on sale for $88 & $102. Buy both and get free shipping.

Absolutely, under NO circumstances buy Shinko tires !! I've ridden on all European tires (Metzler, Michelin, Avon, Dunlop, etc) for decades, and re...

If this is so you can change out a stretched timing chain, I understand that the job can be done without removing the chain wheels, thus making the ne...

A blocked idle passage will give you none-to-very-little change in idle characteristics while you adjust it. So that's not it. Set the screws at 1-1/2...

These are really simple devices. Just take your time. Only disassemble one carb at a time to keep from interchanging parts. And plan on replacing all ...

It is interesting to think about. Eventually, I think the crankshaft would break, but until it did.... 😛 Best plan on moving to a house with a g...

Nothing !! 😛 Your engine would be coming up on 2 compression strokes at the same time. Your electric starter couldn't handle it.

Welcome aboard !! Earlier in the year they had a big national rally at Fontanna Dam and then the airheads Meeting of the Clans. So at least in the sou...

You're quite welcome. Let us know how it turns out.