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  1. Venturous Randy
    I never have to worry about meeting my bike's twin. Mine is just too unique. RandyA
  2. Venturous Randy
    I believe it all............. Because it is on the internet!!! RandyA
  3. Venturous Randy
    What does your diaphragms look like? Holes will make the carb run rich and will foul a plug. RandyA
  4. Venturous Randy
    Nope, won't work. You would be bypassing the very thing that picks up the signal that sends the signal to maintain a set speed. RandyA
  5. Venturous Randy
    Have you checked the diaphragms for pin holes? A lazy carb slide can make that cylinder run a little richer. RandyA
  6. Venturous Randy
    OK, going the frame route, what are my options on this you guys? Thanks for all your help. RandyA
  7. Venturous Randy
    Actually, if I could get the removable bar and a title, I would not worry about replacing the frame. The bar has the VIN info on it and with a 28 year old bike that is documented as having frame and transmission problems, I would not worry about re titling it. This is just one of those bikes that fell thru the crack on being swapped around with everyone having intentions of fixing it. The last owner said 2nd gear was gone when he rode it and he was told when he got it that 2nd gear had been fixed, so who knows what the deal is. Right now, for the price it would be worth fixing, if it can be titled. It did not have a trunk on it, so it could be set up as an 85 with an MKII trunk. This bike only has 37K miles showing and in looking at wear items, it looks like that may be right, and I say may, because 37K is very low milage for 2nd gear problems. I was just hoping that someone has parted out an MKI and and still had a removable frame rail and matching title they would part with. For anyone offering, please let me know what you would have to have. Thanks, RandyA
  8. Venturous Randy
    I did not expect that. RandyA
  9. Venturous Randy
    Trying to salvage an 83 that has been traded a couple of times and title lost. This is Tennessee and they want a title to register bike. Anybody got a clear title on a bike that is being parted out and would sell the frame and title, or at least the removable lower frame bar and a title? VIN number has been checked and it is clean, but the person that is on the title can not be found. It has probably been several years since this bike has been on the road. Already looked at the re-title companies and they want $300 to 400 bucks. RandyA
  10. Venturous Randy
    My cell is 726-0431. RandyA
  11. Venturous Randy
    I can't complain. I made Staff in three years and was in NC except being in Ubon Thailand for about six months on a TDY out of Seymour Johnson AFB. Yeah, that was a long time ago and we had F-4E Phantoms. RandyA
  12. Venturous Randy
    It is probably not the easiest way, but I take the handle grip apart and connect the carbs up and then put the hand throttle back together. I was also a SSgt in the USAF. Got out in 73. RandyA
  13. Venturous Randy
    Well Stan, it sounds like you did it right. I did the undercut thing back in about 98 and think I was about the first one around who did it. I put 60,000 more miles on it and when I ended up with an 86 transmission, I replaced it and have put about 50,000 miles on it. For anyone interested, there is an 86 trans on ebay right now with about a day and a half left that has an opening bid of $50 and about $14 shipping. It has everything but the outdrive, which I would not worry about. RandyA
  14. Venturous Randy
    OK, get with me when you get a chance and maybe we can meet up. I would like to look at your bike and see what we may be able to do about getting it registered. My cell number is in my profile. RandyA
  15. Venturous Randy
    I have a TCI that needs the diodes replaced. I have the diodes and was going to do it myself, but after loosing sight in my right eye, I am not comfortable trying to do it. My depth perception up close really sucks. I can open it up so you can get to both sides of the board if that will help. If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it. RandyA
  16. Venturous Randy
    Sounds like you done good. How did you go about undercutting the dogs on the gears? Did you do both 2nd and 5th gear? It is a great feeling to do a job as big as this and for it to turn out ok. About how many miles did you have on your bike when it started jumping? RandyA
  17. Venturous Randy
    Great, are you going to be around tomorrow? RandyA
  18. Venturous Randy
    Paid 3.59 for reg non ethanol at Farmers Coop. RandyA
  19. Venturous Randy
    Hey Brian, where in east TN are you from? I am from Johnson City. RandyA
  20. Venturous Randy
    In doing the sync, what are you calling the "pilot idle adjustment screws"? Are you adjusting on the screws just below the diaphragm covers? This the only thing I can think of when you are referencing 2 1/2 turns. RandyA
  21. Venturous Randy
    Maybe if I don't take a nap at the wrong time, I can be the 1000th poster!!!! RandyA
  22. Venturous Randy
    I am with Tieftoener. I believe the pilot jets are plugged up and were not cleaned as part of the "carb cleaning" I would definately go back to the shop and have them explain if they took the manifold block out and removed the rubber plugs and removed and cleaned the pilot jets. It sounds like it is going from idle circuit to run circuit without anything in between. Also, when you start it up cold, let it run for less than a minute and shut it off and see if all the pipes are hot. RandyA
  23. Venturous Randy
    When the bike is warm, do you give it any throttle when you try to start it? If you do, just hit the start button wothout giving the bike any throttle. RandyA
  24. Venturous Randy
    As they say, "You snooze, you loose". I took a nap and missed being the 500th post on this thread. RandyA:confused24:
  25. Venturous Randy
    Thanks. It is amazing what some can do with a motorcycle. There is another video that pops up after this one about training that is even better. RandyA
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