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Richard W
Richard W
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RE: Valve seat angles

1. We don't replace ANY engine part by "feel". Cold hard numbers are the only signal. With those we can determine: 1. Is there too much clearance? and...

3 years ago
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RE: Valve seat angles

Here's my take on valve seats. Yes, the factory cut the stock valve seats with general, 3-angle face out of necessity. This because it is necessar...

3 years ago
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RE: Disc Brake "Upgrade" Boxermetal.com

This "kit" is proabably not complete. They may want you to find your own calipers, and wrecked S-bikes aren't that numerous. So you've got the high pr...

3 years ago
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RE: Disc Brake "Upgrade" Boxermetal.com

I've been a big fan of the full floating discs for some time. EBC makes them to fit the stock Airhead wheels/brakes. To get the full benefit, you'll...

3 years ago
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RE: 85' 80RT exhaust flange damage

If you ever feel any resistance, you'll want to STOP! immediately and cut the flange off. The reason is that typically the damage is HIGHLY localized....

3 years ago
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RE: 1976 R75/6: How much to remove...

The only issue (and therefore experience) I've ever had with the starters is the grease inside the bearings. All the bearings should be re-packed (or ...

3 years ago
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RE: Cold temp start issue - '93 GSPD

Glad to help. Some additional thoughts... • The Pilot jet and enrichener circuit will have the largest effect on starting, cold or otherwise. • Th...

3 years ago
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RE: New Clutch Pack Replacement

Sorry, but I'm not following. Hope I haven't offended you. The plain and simple is that it takes so long to get to that area, that it's not worth a...

3 years ago
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RE: New Clutch Pack Replacement

• When I go into this area ALL of the following gets done: oil pump o-ring, c/s main seal, clutch friction disc, splines lubed, new flywheel bolts, ne...

3 years ago
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RE: Cold temp start issue - '93 GSPD

Given: 1. Obviously, 1993 is well into the EPA mandated low emissions era. So you might consider enlarging some of the jets for better performance. ...

3 years ago
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RE: How much to remove...

It will help you a great deal to get a cheap floor lamp from Goodwill and fit it with 5000K (bright white) LED flood lamps. Then you'll be able to see...

3 years ago
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RE: New Clutch Pack Replacement

Dave - I know you already know this.... but if the parts are going away from your house, remember that while they are away they may be cleaned by me...

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RE: How much to remove...

Red or Yellow... you must be talking about Japanese bikes. Each manufacturer uses different color codes for their harness. Posted by: @lars-wa...

3 years ago
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RE: How much to remove...

The brand of fairing would really help. If it was a Vetter Windjammer then the only wring done was to extend the 3 headlamp wires about 18" to reach t...

3 years ago
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RE: Cold temp start issue- 93 GSPD

The point is that your bowls are supposed to have ZERO varnish. Cold starting is NOT your problem. Cold starting is a symptom of the problem, which ...

3 years ago
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