Topic: Hey from Knoxville...

[74cbracer]

Just wanted to say "hey" to yall.  Been building my '74 for about 2 years now and finished it last night.  Took her for a ride and everything semed ok.  Went to a friend's house and was covered in oil...  Tank vent line puked all over me.  So I found you guys and figured I'd log in.

[CrankyOldGuy]

74

Welcome.

I am new here myself.  In my short time here I have found that the forum contains many friendly and knowledgeable people.  I am sure they can help you out.

Harry O

[Nikkisixx]

Welcome to the forum!  I spent quite a bit of time around that area, so I know Murvull (that is how we said Maryville in Sevier Co.) pretty well.  Great place for rides, especially up US129...

[Nikkisixx]

So not a local to Mavul? 
Too bad about the HD giving you grief, but K-town to Sturgis is a long ride so you gotta giver her a little slack     Did you get your CB sorted out? 

[scottly]

Welcome, and don't be freaked out: There are two common causes of oil puking out of 750s:
1) It has been over-filled. The oil is held in the tank by a check valve. These leak the oil out of the tank over time, so if you check the level after the bike has been sitting, it appears low, and you add oil. After the bike gets started, the oil in the sump gets pumped back into the tank, and it overflows out the vent.

2) The drain from the oil-separator built into the oil tank (the lower spigot on the tank) is not plumbed to the spigot at the rear of the transmission.

[Retro Rocket]

Thanks Cranky.  I registered after sitting in the background for quite some time on this and other forums.  Everybody seems nice enough, and there are the "know how" guys.  Which is good.

Pictures man...pictures.....

Mick

[BIGKATDADDY]

welcome fellow east tennessean i live down the road in newport...yea its not as bad as you hear lol so hollar any time.

[MidTNJasonF]

Welcome from another Tennessean. I am over in Middle Tennessee but visit East TN very often. I have a number of friends over that way and my Godparents retired to Maryville.

If you have not taken a look at EastTNriders.com go over there and poke around. Bunch of local riders that are always getting together and helping each other out. Has a bit of a 129 slant but there are a bunch of woods, dual sport, cruiser, track day riders, and even a few vintage bike guys to go along with the sport bike riders.

[MidTNJasonF]

By the way you headed to the Barber Vintage Festival in Birmingham, AL this coming weekend? It is a nice ride out of the Knoxville area down there. A number of us from the forum will be there hanging out. It is a must see event and the Museum is a must see as well.

I almost went to work for an MRO facility in Maryville but was scared off by the way the airline industry seemed to be in constant shake up. I decided it was not worth the risk to leave my current position and move.

[Retro Rocket]

Nice bike mate. I see no reason why you wouldn't have had a chance of winning something....

Mick

[BIGKATDADDY]

nice bike racer.i like your colors.by the way.can you tell the difference on the performance of your bike when you change carb breathers?sorry bout the spelling,its a hillbilly thang lol

[Retro Rocket]

nice bike racer.i like your colors.by the way.can you tell the difference on the performance of your bike when you change carb breathers?sorry bout the spelling,its a hillbilly thang lol

The pods alone will make it run worse, you will need to re jet and probably move the needle into a different slot and unless you have a bit of work done to your engine the stock airbox is by far the best form of filtration for the carbs.

Mick

[BIGKATDADDY]

thanks again mick.i really appreciate the responce.i need all the input i can get.my bike has been sitting awhile and i cleaned the carbs.when i open her up she wants to bog down.any suggestions would really help.i would post some pics but im not really smart when it comes to using a computer.again,any help on this problem(lol)would be greatly appreciated.oh and sorry for the redneck spelling. :-) 

[Retro Rocket]

I recommend starting a "Help me with my carbs" thread. There a a lot of guys on here that are carb experts, i am sure you will get all the help you need..

Mick

[BIGKATDADDY]

thanks.