Marcarl

Just got this from Patch and he asked me to copy and paste for you all: EH Guys: Thanks for the comments and the solid company you place in. Well like Dad said the exchange between us was difficult. “Cryptic” is not something I have ever aspired to but it seems to fit at times within certain mind sets. For those that have been members for a while may recall I left a couple years back due to health issues, I kind of overcame. It was really nice coming back to the club tho. “a member?” even sent me a get well Russian Nurse! Oh brothers I still laugh over some truths, beliefs and the debates that fallowed…lmao After catching Covid and not knowing (was early on and from Spain) some months after I went for a cognisance test. Maurice my long time stitcher and I viewed the need and reasons perhaps and most likely as a result of the medical issues never thinking anything of this so called “long haul effects” I have good days, most mornings are clear. Interestingly enough my nato climbing partner went thru many of the symptoms I now experience. We both were exposed to high radio frequencies for long periods at a time over nearly 5 years. For him tho the change was sudden, they operated, he caught covid in the hospital and succumb to the events. So just to say I don’t know what the cause is nor do I know if it will worsen. I do know tho my spelling is fun for me and those that rib me over it, but writing rubbish is beneath the clubs reading and therefore is an embarrassment to me. Well I need not spell out Pucs and my relationship over the years…lol we always found our way back and thru the supper table potato throwing spirited “you are wrong” debates. Seriously we had some great times. Anyone remember the first time I called him “Sweetheart” man did I catch him off guard…lol If I may say this: Theory is more important than the shapely steel in our tool boxes. Learning theory is also a process of debate and not falling for “intuitive” the easy way out. When theory is not intuitive and we learn to understand this this is when we become solid in troubleshooting Ex: Velocity with volume or volume without velocity lack dynamics (real time) so knowing or assuming one without the other while may be correct mathematically provide no dynamic answers to the potential question: it simply is without dynamics; in other words means nothing individually. So with regards to troubleshooting combustion issues the math alone means nothing. Often we short cut this to Ratios then just say OH YA… No, the shortcut does teach theory; all the shortcut did was place a fish in the seekers hand, theory teaches one how to fish for himself No matter what the theories that made you- you, sharing that hard earned gift is what defines us. Is that not your recent experience here “Problem Child”? Diesel mechanics have to first learn theory to generate a baseline exaptation, and then separate the just rolled in problems to define the likely failings generating the issue (s) I’ve just spent 3 weeks having my ass handed to me by my Powerstroke. It crushed the gearbox on the starter, threw the dust protection placed over the turbo inlet at my head. WTF Can you derive the causes of that by those 2 hints? Yes it a diesel but the same issues can cross over to gas engines. I know saddlebum is laughing and knows what happened. Finding out why tho took a lot of theory, experience and logic, I could not of done without either. Believe it or not the mishap was corrected by adjusting one fastener to the correct torque spec 26 ft lbs ! Crazy right PS. I’m still heading east soonish Carl will know when I hit the road anyone is welcome to catch up with us Finally I like to say thanks for all the wins the newbies have brought to us over the years. As many of us know when we read, we see those that are willing to take a chance and dance with us, and those that just can’t or drop off. Like theory “what & why” are great starters to a thread, someone knows the why’s to the what’s so carry on debating and fill in the blanks Adios and see you’s out there

Yep, you're right, I missed that. Thanx

Alles

Could have been a loose connector on the wire?

Seems to be missing the rubber plugs, 2 required for each carb. Also check where these are made, it says shipped from Poland but doesn't say where they were made.

There be a hole there,,, keep cleaning!! It's not near clean enough yet.

Just sayin: can't teach an old dog new tricks

Hey!! I was going to say that!

It seems kind of odd the way that steering shaft is set up, but this is how I did it. Loosen nut #7. Now with a long punch, screwdriver or something similar tap lower nut #4 to set the torque. Check your progress, it don't need to turn much, a 1/16 " is a good start. When you think its good, tap the upper #4 nut so that it sets back on the lower one. There is a rubber o-ring in between the 2 nuts, and I haven't figured out the real meaning of having it there, but it's there so some engineer has made his daily wage. Now torque nut #7 back to speck and test again. You might have to go through this circus a few times to get things perfect. Always torque #7 before final decision for the pressure from #7 will move the #4 nuts just enough to cause a noticeable difference. When you are happy, carefully move the handle bars from side to side, just with your finger tips and see if you can feel any jumping, vibration, or such. Slowly and lightly!! If it feels anything else than perfectly smooth, it's time for a change.

You question that? Isn't it true BS, Isn't wobbly stable enough? and who would even start to question whether or not we are reliable,,, even the Roooster says we haven't changed.

Deep down in you know that's what made you come back. Everybody needs stability, truth and reliability.

I can second that motion!!! Take it apart, get new bearings. If I remember it takes a few hours but it's not that hard, faring can stay on.

Another Tri-Pod??

That'll cost yah!!

There's 2 areas where this could be coming from. One is the engine, the other less likely is the differential. Check the differential for oil level, and if it's down go from there.

I would suggest that you take that bike out right pronto. There is nothing worse than leaving unused gas in a tank, that would be a terrible waste of money and not near as good for the soul as getting it cleaned out good. When you do get it empty though, you had best fill it up, just so you know that in-case of a fuel shortage you will at least have one good ride to go yet. Don't think the carb cleaner had any effects on the seals or rubbers. It might clean things better as it sits, might also loosen up some dirt in the bottom of your tank.

If you install them on the lady there, she might not be bobbin around so much. Just sayin.

Thinkin you have still some air in the line. Turn your handle bars to the right so that the reservoir is at the very top. Remove the reservoir cover and gently tap the banjo bolt as you wiggle ( only a little bit in and out) the handle. You will most likely find some air bubbles coming out. Keep taping and wiggling until there are no more bubbles. Cover all parts below with a tick towel.

Brake fluid will mix with water, fork oil won't do that that so easy. Use no soap.

Oh darn,, now I have to get more beer,,,, no no no!!! not to celebrate, we did that a couple of years ago, it's because I'm now expecting more company................... B E N!!!!!! come here and talk this guys ear of will yah please!!!

Who said anything about bribing? That is totally your idea!!!

@saddlebum and @xv1100se

Just so you are aware, the oil tat drained for you as you pulled that bolt is none other than engine oil, the very same stuff that you pour into the engine on the other side. When you do an oil change there will be some oil left in the pan for the pan has 2 wells. The 2nd well can be drained by removing that bolt and waiting, waiting, waiting. Don't loose the sealing washer (copper) from that bolt or it will drip.

I hear oven cleaner does it nicely without damage.

Now don't you go putting a label on that bottle, it will for sure be misleading.