Marcarl

Have you checked the available threads describing what needs to be done? Some of the boys have a good handle on where and which ones to read,, so hang in there,,, replies on the way.

Can only hope that you will find comfort that only He can give. It's a tough time and then to have to miss a time of support from family is double misery.

Some sort of shield would do the trick, just to keep the bugs and grit off of the inner tube.

You are absolutely most welcome, thanks for keeping us busy.

We are having a discussion on this subject in the following thread, here.

Even the dog is white,,, no wonder!!!

Boy oh Boy,,, aren't you getting meaty,, beef,,steak,,grounds,, Almost sounds like I got to go back to work, no bones about it, I just got to have the guts to do it, but may have to put my tail between legs when I get in trouble. Not sure I have the backbone to get it done, as I will probably get roasted in the process. I'm quite sure I can stand all the ribbing that would be coming, but there may be a time when I would be thinking of getting a thicker hide so that the horning that would be coming my way might be more easily endured. Let me get my head on straight, so that my ears don't flop so much and that I may survive the next round of affliction unless I go tits up first. It could be that I could get t-boned, or maybe even primed to do something I don't normally get into, or that I should suffer from hoof-in-mouth decease. At this point it's all up in the air, seeing as I could get stripped of all my rights as a hugger. I could go on, but I really think I might have Patch confused at this point, so it's well enough for now. He's probably still wondering about the differences between lungs and melons. If he has the heart, he could wag his tongue in here to explain in frenchie style.

I don't know what these other guys are talking about, but to keep it simple: Sync the throttle side first, so 1 to2 Nest sync the other side so 3 to 4 Now you need to sync the one bank to the other and I'm quite sure it's the back 2 cylinders that are hooked together, but you can see that with the linkage. Now if you are turning on the wrong screws you will get a different reading alright, but all you might be doing is messing things up more than they were already. So take some time to really identify what each screw is doing, like,, which carb is it adjusting. If I remember correctly, and it's been a couple of years, 1 and 2 have a screw right on the carb, and the idle adjustment tumb knob is there as well. 3 and 4, have a screw to balance between the two, but when you need to sync the one bank to the other, the screw is is on the left side, only turnable from the right side so you'll need a long handle phillips. And I bet it just got a whole lot more confusing.

Trying to decipher what you said, so going to ask some questions for clarification. -When you checked the battery voltage at the posts, what was the reading. - Did you check the clamp voltage at the battery. - Did you check for voltage drop at the battery when you hit the starter, or when you turned on the ignition. - Which side of the relay were you checking. The one side is hooked directly to the battery so should read the same as the battery. - Does the headlight go off when you hit the starter. - How old is the battery, and when was the last time it was charged? Enough for now. Let us know.

Really can't fathom what you might be going through, but I would think that it might be called a disaster at best. Can't be easy to deal with all this heartbreak. Where might you look for comfort? Where can you discover healing? What happens after this, how will life be without her? I will ask The Great Shepherd for answers to those questions for you, and hopefully you'll be able to discover some answers as time go on.

NOW you tell me you have friends,,, why didn't you mention it sooner,,,,, poor Bum, and using all those hugs because..........

Seeing as you already started with Seafoam, chuck in the whole can, let it run for a minute to get the new mixture into the carbs, then let it sit for a few hours, repeat and repeat. I that don't work you need to satnd in line to get some real carb cleaner, I buy the spry stuff at wholesale so just spray a whole can into 1/4 tank of gas, once things are clean,,, if that happens, then I fill the tank. Seems to me to be a fuel issue and there could be some gumming in the carbs from sitting. If the carb cleaner don't work, you could go the HotShot method, and if that don't do it,, the carbs come out for a deep cleaning,,, they have the virus!!! If there was fuel in the bowls when it last ran,,, the deep clean might be the best solution. Where are you located? I might be of help.

Wow Don,,, you're only a super tailgunner,, you also be a smart feller. I am really liking that idea about attending at Carl's,,, got a list ready already of tools that you should bring. I've been retired for a few years now, so any help I can get to manage my list is much appreciated. What day was it that you have planned? I'll be sure to leave the list hanging on the shop door and I will be gone far enough away to keep the social from distancing. And ohhh, the beer case is in the shop, just to the right of the door, lots of empty spaces for more bottles.

I thought this might happen, and can't blame you for your decision,,, gonna miss it though, it was always a good time. Now what am I going to do for that weekend??? Marca had it all figured out already as to how she was once again going to take over my shop... Now I might have to help her.

At this point in time, it's all a wait and see situation. For me,, I'm looking t go ahead and keep this thing in the plan,, but border restrictions, distancing restrictions, camping lodging allowances, food availability all play a part in the decision making, as well as to the number of folks who decide to come, although I think that no matter how many or few come, it would not depend greatly on numbers. I think the decision will be made around the first of July. JMT

For some reason I had to read alllll the way through Puc's long winded story,,, turns out that it was something about fishing, and it all sounded fishy to me. can't figure out why?? in the world he would get out of the boat to get some real worms, when he has a perfect alternative right there with him. What was he thinking?? He would have been at a real loss had he got stuck out there in the middle of nowhere with no one to help him get unstuck, and that might have caused Tippy to get unmoored and would have let the floater slowly drift away to who knows where???and then who would cook supper?? with Puc stuck up to his elbows in worm fodder. Guess maybe I had better make some plans to be in attendance for at least a little bit of time to make sure Tippy is still in good hands and able to keep that old fart from doing things that might be very detrimental to the existence of her own self. Yah,, I might show up,, if I can remember that long.

OOOOOOO that could be serious,,, are you doing Zoom? with pictures?

Hey,,, even missed you a bit now that you're back,,, and welcome!!

Check to make sure you have the axle washer in the proper position.

What might also help is t make sure the center stand is well lubed. Also, when you go to set it up, right foot on the center stand, one hand on the handle bar and one on the side rail,,, now push down on the stand using your hand on the side rail to help give he needed push, then pull back slightly on the handle bar for rearward movement encouragement. Focus needs to be on the foot that is working the stand.

Carl is attempting to stay out of trouble,,, can'tyoutell?

Round and Round she goes,,, where she stops nobody knows.

Then I would do a compression check, even if just to eliminate that. I would warm the engine and then pull a plug wire from the front to seeif it makes a difference, and then the one from the back to notice the difference between the two, Do that on both sides. Could be you have a restricted ignition issue. Or you might not have the carbs sitting tightly in their boots. Often we put the carbs into their boots, check to make sure they are in place, tighten them in and close er up. but they do have a tendency to pop out on occasion, then you would have false air coming in and have a lean issue. You could also check the air mixture screws, that might be a something to keep things lean as well.

Syncing carbs has really nothing to do with whether it runs well or not,,, it only has to do with a balanced engine, for the syncing only helps you adjust the throttle plate opening, that's all. Now on the other hand, if the plates are totally closed at idle? then you might find cool pipes, but you would have discovered that when you sync'd them and you would find that it would be hard to start. Now on the re-build? Not all re-builds are rebuilt, some are just hot-shot cleaned and the only one that got soaked is the owner of the carbs. Check the ignition to make sure you have constant spark, then you might even check compression, but my guess is that it's fuel related.