Agreed !

► If the adjuster (under the fork crown) will not move (loosen or tighten), then it is frozen in-place due to LocTite, rust, or some other impediment....

IMHO, Airhead valves tend to tighten due to valve seat wear. As the valves recede into the valve seat, the valve clearance closes up. This is not shod...

Removing metal from the new crank may change the balance of the crank and therefore add vibration to your ride. Don't do that !

Good ideas... predicated on the idea that the rider carries a patch kit or spare tube, and is practiced at using tire tools. ?

Good results. Congratulations.

Ah, so that's what your previous comment meant. I understand now. Forgive me, it's been several years since I worked on a points ignition. The wire...

Dan - And what about the "test jumper" to eliminate the possibility of a bad wire ?

• One more test... I don't trust the points to do their job. They could be incorrectly gapped, still dirty, or other issues. So (ignition ON) I poke a...

► An easy home test is to 1) check and refill the water level in all cells, then 2) trickle charge the battery at (hopefully) less than 1A for 1/2 day...

► I think you meant Coil #2 on that second entry. ► You are jumping at the bait too fast, my friend. • I assume you were testing with brand new p...

• Best practice is to disconnect the battery before removing or installing the front cover so that you don't burn up the rectifier, which is the expos...

Welcome Aboard !

These are very simple issues... if you'll think logically and follow an equally logical sequence of testing. • First make sure the ignition swit...

Glad it helped.