Author Topic: smpls '72 750 project (Read 12131 times)

smpls70 · « **Reply #75 on:** October 21, 2010, 02:16:03 PM »

Thanks for the info old75 ," What do you mean running in 3rd or 4th is around 35mph is 3000?" yup ,cruisin speed. What are the chances of the tach beeing off, is that a common issue ?

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #76 on:** October 21, 2010, 09:29:09 PM »

Quote from: smpls70 on October 21, 2010, 02:16:03 PM

Thanks for the info old75 ," What do you mean running in 3rd or 4th is around 35mph is 3000?" yup ,cruisin speed. What are the chances of the tach beeing off, is that a common issue ?

Hmm well its possible. Why do u think its off?

smpls70 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 29, 2010, 06:25:00 PM »

Well, after all this messin' round , finally been riding this thing, and I think its been runnin pretty dang good, a few tweeks here , an adjusment there and all is pretty much solid. Thinking It is need of some new throttle cables, still kinda high on that idle , and intermittent , but can deal with it.
All that chimed in with help and advice, a million thanks

Im not 100 % there , yet, but then again , are theese bikes ever really 100 % done, im thinkin not, and thats what keeps us comin back for more . Winters comin on real fast here in MN so in going to get out there and enjoy this bike as much as possible , cheers !!!

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #78 on:** October 29, 2010, 09:28:32 PM »

Since i'm having the high idle issue as well, i'll keep you posted on my progress and hopefully a final solution with the help of the Morgan Carbtune I just purchased.

smpls70 · « **Reply #79 on:** October 31, 2010, 09:31:09 AM »

Well, I think I may have jinxed myself

Took the bike out on a pretty long cruz yesterday, stopped and got a coffee ,and we got back on the road , was getting up around 50 mph or so and I thought I felt something miss, then was fine, then cut out again , and then just started loosing power, so I just limped it home, sounded really rough. Felt the headers and #'s 2/3 were cold , im suspecting something is amiss with the coils, or condensers, maybe

I dont know, im not a Doctor

I just put it in the garage, havent really looked it over yet, was late and had to get going.
The other day I could hear what I thought was my valves clicking, so before the ride ,I went through them and they were a lil tight , so readjusted them , but the noise did not go away, am also leaking a gas out of #3 carb, took a pic and you can see a puddle under the bike, btw the bike next to mine is a cm 400 a buddy of mine picked up at an auction that he "ratted" out, even left the auction # on it, its a pretty fun bike to ride........

smpls70 · « **Reply #80 on:** October 31, 2010, 09:33:08 AM »

smpls70 · « **Reply #81 on:** October 31, 2010, 03:20:20 PM »

Pulled the coils and got that fancy multi meter out : coil 1/4 > plug wires 15.25 , small wires ( primary ) 4.1 ,,,coil 2/3 > plug wires 14.25 , small wires ( primary ) 4.1
Are those plug wire readings to far apart ? Should I be lookin into get myself a new set of coils ??

smpls70 · « **Reply #82 on:** November 02, 2010, 12:05:50 PM »

...anyone ??

Zaipai · « **Reply #83 on:** November 21, 2010, 10:32:38 AM »

Well for the money, I would say get a new pair. Mine were about the same reading and what I found out was the one just crapped out on me one day. I changed them both out and much much better.. I you can do it, do it. You don't want the coils going on you when you out enjoying the ride.

Just my opinion tho.. May want to wait for others to chime in.

.: Scott :.

smpls70 · « **Reply #84 on:** November 21, 2010, 01:38:30 PM »

Yeah, I never got a response on those readings , thanks Scott, I did end up putting in new points and condensors , the 2/3 condensor was not working when I was trying to time the bike a few months back, so i swapped out a condensor off an old set of points I had laying around , then every thing seamed to be in working order. Since ive put this newst set in, have not had any problems , as of yet, so could still be a coil, but probably wont know till spring time , as winter is staring to kick in here in MN, and who know when the next time will come when I can go out on a long ride

Zaipai · « **Reply #85 on:** November 23, 2010, 08:29:50 PM »

Yea we are not far behind you with Winter. Hope that's all it was!

.: Scott :.

smpls70 · « **Reply #86 on:** March 15, 2011, 05:13:09 PM »

The snow is starting to melt , time to get back to work on this old hog

Zaipai · « **Reply #87 on:** March 15, 2011, 07:18:26 PM »

Quote from: smpls70 on March 15, 2011, 05:13:09 PM

The snow is starting to melt , time to get back to work on this old hog

Oh yea, hope you guys are getting the 50's and 60's we are getting here this week. It will make for a nice ride even if a bit chilly..

I am redo'ing my tank so no riding for me dang it.. Err..

.: Scott :.

Accolay · « **Reply #88 on:** March 15, 2011, 09:55:36 PM »

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The snow is starting to melt , time to get back to work on this old hog

Yeah, you said it! Haven't heard from you or been on the site in a while and saw this bit about your bike. Glad you got it running. Are you still in S. Mpls?

smpls70 · « **Reply #89 on:** March 18, 2011, 10:33:28 PM »

Whats the plan for the rally ? Are you guys planning on going ? I want to participate , but am not sure if I will be able to get the time off from work ??

Accolay · « **Reply #90 on:** March 19, 2011, 06:18:10 PM »

I'm going. How far depends on how long the stops will be from one relay point to the next.

smpls70 · « **Reply #91 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:21:44 PM »

New phone ,just wanted to try it out , yup , I'm a dork with a iPhone now

bluesmoke69 · « **Reply #92 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:21:54 PM »

Good work keep it up!!

smpls70 · « **Reply #93 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:32:06 AM »

Ordered a brand spankin' new seat last night !

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #94 on:** June 21, 2011, 01:42:21 AM »

Just don't get the one from vietnam they take FOREVER to arrive and can get lost. My first one was fine (although took a month) 57 business days on the second one and were still trying to figure out where it is.

smpls70 · « **Reply #95 on:** June 21, 2011, 12:15:40 PM »

Ouch , that's a long time to wait , mine is from USA , eBay , not sure if it is actual NOS or a re-pro. But I've been needing one real bad , hoping it here buy the end of the week...... Next on the list are some new tires , lookin into some conti-go ! , buy continental , anyone know anything , good / bad ? Let me know . I'll post some pics of the seat when it arrives , over and out .

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #96 on:** June 22, 2011, 11:36:45 PM »

I have a F skin and foam for sale if that helps

I have Kenda's on my bike I like them they're pretty stable.

smpls70 · « **Reply #97 on:** June 23, 2011, 06:46:27 PM »

Im so happy

This thing is almost an inch and a half taller then the last seat , from years and years of people sitting on it and squishing it down, cant wait to try it out. Have to swap out all the hardware, and be carefull getting the old rubber stoppers out , dont wanna eff em up.

MasterChief750 · « **Reply #98 on:** June 25, 2011, 07:14:47 AM »

how did you get your seat on the ceiling? looks nice btw

smpls70 · « **Reply #99 on:** June 25, 2011, 08:05:05 AM »

D'oh !!

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Author Topic: smpls '72 750 project (Read 12131 times)