Prairiehammer

Apparently, DNA does not manufacture that particular rear end. They import theirs from China. Paughco makes a trike rear end in the US but it is substantially different from the one Puc's friend has on his Sportster. The Paughco US made one has the specs that Puc cited: "The CNC-machined solid steel gear housing holds US-made Dana 44 spider gears, This is absolutely the strongest trike axle available today. Also featured are automotive-style Timken-type splined wheel hubs ..... extremely strong and designed for severe applications." Here's a pic of the Paughco US made rear end: http://freebirdcustommotorcycles.com/shopfreebird/images/categories/PTA-3paughcoparts.jpg But, perhaps not surprisingly, Paughco also sells an imported trike rear end that is identical to the DNA one (and the one on Puc's project). Paughco Imported differential: http://freebirdcustommotorcycles.com/shopfreebird/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1013_111_1581_1593_1602&products_id=7376 http://freebirdcustommotorcycles.com/shopfreebird/images/categories/AX-2000paughcoparts.jpg What is the brand of the trike conversion package, Scott?

Perhaps there is something wrong with your VOM? How can a 12 volt battery have 16 volts?

Well, I am thoroughly confused. That trike rear end doesn't look anything like a Dana 44, but it does look just like a DNA trike rear end. DNA belt drive: Dana 44:

The Yamaha Virago 535 has the same carbs as the Venture. The V-Max diaphragms are the same as well. I've not dealt with these sellers, but $25 each is about the going rate (aside from Sirius; when they HAVE them in stock), it seems: http://tinyurl.com/pezfpkd

The clutch spring for the 1986-1993 First Gen and the Second Gen are identical (same part number). But you can get an EBC spring on eBay for half that price.

Yes, I realize an open differential is necessary, but my inquiry was based upon the appearance of the rear end 'pumpkin'. It doesn't appear to have a housing large enough to accommodate any spider gears. Are both wheels driven in this rear end? And BTW, Puc did you mean to say the rear end is a DNA, instead of Dana?

Well. It's been 38 hours or so and still no answer? I suppose that means this guess is very difficult or the 'players' have quit playing. On the assumption that the offering is too difficult, I am offering this hint: It is Italian (although, I would have thought that the fact that this bike is RED would have told you guys THAT!)

Puc, is that rear end a differential or is it a 'locked' straight axle?

The key word there is 'DRY' (and vapor free). Most all vacuums use a (sparking) universal motor. And the filtered but still vapor laden air is blown by the sparking motor. Be CERTAIN that there is no residual gasoline vapors in the tank before attempting to suck out the debris.

Well, of course! Since you are in the Great White North, there can be only one brand: Maple Leaf Chewing gum.

Chewing gum on a stick.

Another RED one.

DAF motorcycle with automatic (variomatic) engine Seen at the DAF Museum, Eindhoven, Holland.

WRONG! Try again. It used to be Wakan. Now it is called another name. Ummm. The name is right on the tank!

1947 Mondial racer. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/FB_Mondial_racing.jpg/800px-FB_Mondial_racing.jpg

OK. It seems hell yea is AWOL.....again. So here is my offering:

All well and good, BUT don't use Locktite on any fasteners that secure the plastic. Kiss the plastic 'good-bye' if you do. Just a recurring reminder.

I think I am pretty good at this, but a little more information and a pic would be useful.:rotf::rotf::rotf:

Correct year and model and here is the original pic:

Nope, sorry. My pictured bike is a 1961 RC1**.

Perhaps the crankcase has been replaced as a part and has no number? Should look like this:

Yes, it is a Honda. No, it is not a 1964. No, it is not a RC114.

I'm curious of the origin of this 'wire', too. Some Dunlop E3 are belted, but not with steel. I take it the cords are showing on the tire and the wire that you see is part of the cord fabric? Somethings not right. There should be no wire fabric or a single piece of wire in that tire. I would keep that tire and present it to Dunlop for their evaluation and warranty.

Don, here is where the engine number can be found.

Don, after reviewing several of your threads concerning this bike and carbs, there could be a couple things that would cause your current issues. When you reassembled the carbs, did you have the carbs on a flat surface plate as you finalized the joining of the four carbs? The alignment of the four individual carbs, especially regarding the linkage, is important when making up the rack. Secondly, you have California carbs. On the California carbs, there is an additional port on the carb with an accompanying hose. This port is located on #2 (left front) carb body above the butterfly. It is similar to the 1983 carb in respects to that port. Whereas on the non California 1983, it is routed to the 'boost sensor' (vacuum advance), in the California version it is routed via hose to the charcoal canister. Perhaps that hose from #2 is disconnected at the other end? That would result in a huge vacuum leak. Thirdly, since your bike had the YICS, perhaps one or more of those hoses and/or the YICS chamber is leaking?