I would have to say your bike is only idling on the left cylinder. If the right was pulling its weight the engine would at least slow down when you pulled that plug. Probably not ignition, but the carb. Is it possible the really small idle jet is blocked on the right side?
Mike
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- Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:37 pm
- Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
- Topic: Engine dies when I pull right side spark plug cap
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2647
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:32 am
- Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
- Topic: R50/R60 Cylinder Paint - Matt, Semi-Gloss or Gloss
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2002
Re: R50/R60 Cylinder Paint - Matt, Semi-Gloss or Gloss
Baking at 400 gets rid of residual oils. Always a good idea as part of a cleaning process.
Mike
Mike
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: The Stew Pot
- Topic: Memories of a past ride
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4312
Re: Memories of a past ride
We rode together for years after.
But, haven't seen him in 20 years.
Mike
But, haven't seen him in 20 years.
Mike
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
- Topic: Replacing "new age oils"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2168
Re: Replacing "new age oils"
First, Modern oils are much better than oils from the 60's and 70's.
That said I would still change the oil at least annually. Hopefully at the end of the season before laying it up for the winter.
Mike
That said I would still change the oil at least annually. Hopefully at the end of the season before laying it up for the winter.
Mike
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: The Stew Pot
- Topic: Memories of a past ride
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4312
Memories of a past ride
Winter of 78/79 We had been camped in Death Valley and heading back to the SF Bay area - about 500 miles to ride. My wife was on the back of our R90S and Rick was riding his his R100S. We had stopped in Mojave and noticed the skies were not looking friendly. So, we decided to get moving. As we start...
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: The Stew Pot
- Topic: Hearing protection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14198
Re: Hearing protection
I don't use hearing aids. My dad did and I hopeI never get there. The ringing is bad enough.
Mike
Mike
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 4:55 pm
- Forum: The Stew Pot
- Topic: Hearing protection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14198
Re: Hearing protection
Body temp is enough to gently soften Silly Putty. It does not flow. The doctor that gave me the idea got it from patients that dive and need to keep water out of the ear canal. Even diving 15-20 feet the water pressure doesn't push the SP in. Been using SP for some years with no issues. I still use ...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:13 am
- Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
- Topic: Heinrich tank
- Replies: 16
- Views: 32751
Re: Heinrich tank
I never knew some Heinrich tanks had a cutout out for the sidecar mount. I will take a closer look when I get back to Washington next week.
Mike
Mike
- Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: Conversions (All Topics on Conversion Bikes)
- Topic: Heinrich tank
- Replies: 16
- Views: 32751
Re: Heinrich tank
A standard (8 Gal?) Heinrich tank fit my conversion/sidecar. Even had room under the tank for a /6 brake master cylinder. My coils went in the /2 battery case and the battery in the sidecar.
Mike
Mike
- Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: The Stew Pot
- Topic: Hearing protection
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14198
Hearing protection
You do use hearing protection when you ride, don't you? Many years ago I didn't. Now I have hearing loss and tinnitus. So I now use hearing protection. Even when I drive my car on trips. Over the last few years I've tried nearly everything: - Earmuffs when mowing or in the machine shop - Foam Earplu...