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by davidmcctan
Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Carb Overhaul
Replies: 6
Views: 2358

Pictures of carb

Here are some pics
by davidmcctan
Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:45 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Carb Overhaul
Replies: 6
Views: 2358

Here are some pics

Here are some pics
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Can I switch the carbs around?
Replies: 7
Views: 1936

Just a quick update yes it

Just a quick update yes it is possible to reverse the carbs , I got them on but you can't run with the air cleaner and then guess what , the problem completely reversed itself .so yes it is the carbs that are the problem .I will order rebuild kit from Gordon tomorrow, but I have already changed the ...
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Can I switch the carbs around?
Replies: 7
Views: 1936

Just a quick update yes it

Just a quick update yes it is possible to reverse the carbs , I got them on but you can't run with the air cleaner and then guess what , the problem completely reversed itself .so yes it is the carbs that are the problem .I will order rebuild kit from Gordon tomorrow, but I have already changed the ...
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Right cylinder running rich
Replies: 23
Views: 7645

Well..just did a quick

Well..just did a quick checkup and reversed the carbs...problem switched exactly from right to left

I will order rebuild parts from Gordon 2mrw..
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: New guy: 50/2 or 60/2 - WHICH WOULD YOU BUY?
Replies: 33
Views: 14503

I have the 60/2 and it's like

I have the 60/2 and it's like they said, in real world traffic, not too enjoyable I have a 69 motoguzzi v750 and use that on the freeways , but even then its get hairy I was looking at the r900s and thinking that it was a practical and good looking bike. The 60/2 I use for running around downtown. I...
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Can I switch the carbs around?
Replies: 7
Views: 1936

Hi kurt, just trying to

Hi kurt, just trying to isolate the problem and verify that the carb needs a rebuild. I am comming from a slinger change out and too many things have been done. I was even suspicious that there was something wrong with the new muffler and that there was something stuck inside. If I can switch the ca...
by davidmcctan
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:14 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Can I switch the carbs around?
Replies: 7
Views: 1936

Can I switch the carbs around?

Hi guys Dealing with a flooding problem on my left cylinder. Is it possible to switch the carbs just for a test to see if the carb is the culprit? I know it will have to run without the air filter, but all I need is 5 minutes of idle to see if the problem shifts from the left cylinder to the right A...
by davidmcctan
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Right cylinder running rich
Replies: 23
Views: 7645

Ok guys...just jumped back on

Ok guys...just jumped back on this one..
Changed the plugs BH8S and still same problem
I have compression
I have fuel
I have spark




Any ideas at this point
Ignition wires?
Spark plug cap?


by davidmcctan
Mon Dec 30, 2019 11:18 am
Forum: Vintage (1948-1969) Motorcycles
Topic: Right cylinder running rich
Replies: 23
Views: 7645

Hi guys, Sorry..got the

Hi guys, Sorry..got the heights backwards..The side that was rich is 56.7. How do you adjust the fuel height?? Does anybody know what the correct fuel height is?? The plugs..I swear they were what Vetch sent me, but I do agree they seem to long...any recommendation on a good plug i can get at autozo...