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by flatlander80
Thu Jun 02, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: LED headlight with built in turn signals
Replies: 2
Views: 6407

Re: LED headlight with built in turn signals

Looks like the LED headlight you bought is for a car/truck/jeep rather than a motorcycle. If there aren’t 2 different wires for turn signals, then they’re wired together. You need to buy a motorcycle specific one to have it work like you want it too.


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by flatlander80
Sat Aug 14, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is still smokin!
Replies: 10
Views: 10668

Re: Old Smokey is still smokin!

Old Smokey out for a ride yesterday… running like a champ. Less smoke now (using 15w40 oil)…

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by flatlander80
Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is still smokin!
Replies: 10
Views: 10668

Re: Old Smokey is still smokin!

We installed aftermarket needles, and raised their position 1 notch (the bike would bog when you opened the throttle, and that drastically improved it. HI, I have a question for you based on the above statement. I have the same carbs (PD 50) and want to change needle positions as well, I just am un...
by flatlander80
Mon Feb 01, 2021 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 81 650 turn signal switch
Replies: 1
Views: 6856

Re: 81 650 turn signal switch

It’s a retainer for the wires... might go in under the top side of the switch. It’s been a few years since I had mine apart...


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by flatlander80
Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cam chain
Replies: 6
Views: 9046

Re: Cam chain

The recesses in the gear should allow you to slide it down, and manipulate it around to be able to get everything to line up... if you have no slack, you need to get the cam chain tensioner to release... even with that released, you can usually only roll it one link at a time... it like one of those...
by flatlander80
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cam chain
Replies: 6
Views: 9046

Re: Cam chain

Hi, its been a while since I last did this but as far as I recall I put the chain on the sprocket before seating the sprocket on the camshaft, then put the sprocket bolts in when everything was lined up properly. Yup, you’re correct. You have to remove the gear from the camshaft (2 10mm bolts), sli...
by flatlander80
Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is still smokin!
Replies: 10
Views: 10668

Re: Old Smokey is still smokin!

I realize I forgot to mention the valves... I was trying to be thorough, and totally whiffed on it! Haha... When I say the bike is still burning oil, it both because the bike is using oil (level is down from where it was), and I’m getting some smoke out of the exhaust (only on deceleration from high...
by flatlander80
Sat Aug 01, 2020 12:02 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is still smokin!
Replies: 10
Views: 10668

Re: Old Smokey is still smokin!

Hi flatlander, you don't mention anything about your valves, did you re-seat them and change the valve stem seals? When they go bad oil gets past them into the combustion chamber. I lapped the valves and replaced the valve seals... I thought that might have been the problem 2 years ago, but she was...
by flatlander80
Thu Jul 30, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is still smokin!
Replies: 10
Views: 10668

Old Smokey is still smokin!

Hey everyone! I have a 1980 CB650 custom that I rebuilt 5 years ago, and I’m having an oil burning issue. I dubbed the bike Ol’ Smokey a while ago, but I’ve been doing my best to keep the smoke in where it should be. Recently I redid the top end (with the help of my Dad), since I had low compression...
by flatlander80
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:31 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is back!
Replies: 2
Views: 7051

Re: Old Smokey is back!

That sounds like a huge mess!! I can’t imagine screwing up an engine that bad!! Hope you can get it sorted...


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by flatlander80
Fri Jul 17, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Old Smokey is back!
Replies: 2
Views: 7051

Old Smokey is back!

I have to admit I haven’t been very active on this forum much lately... it’s been a good resource, so I’ll try to check in more and contribute when I can. My 1980 CB650 Custom is back with a vengeance. Something was always a little off with the bike (hard starting, burning oil, running a bit rough, ...
by flatlander80
Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why does my light switch have 3 positions?
Replies: 3
Views: 11888

Re: Why does my light switch have 3 positions?

I’d like to see a pic of the switch you’re talking about. The light switch should have 3 wires. Power, which runs from the starter switch (the power is actually disconnected when the starter switch is pushed), then out to low beam (usually white) and high beam (usually blue). The switch shouldn’t ha...
by flatlander80
Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carb rebuild kit for PD51A
Replies: 4
Views: 12930

Re: Carb rebuild kit for PD51A

Hey Ekos, I rebuilt the carbs on my 1980 CB650 a few years ago. I had to punch holes in the top gaskets as well since I bought an aftermarket carb rebuild kit. Those gaskets aren’t as critical as others (eg. float bowls)... Also, I would separate them unless you had to. When you separate them, the h...
by flatlander80
Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: My other project: 1975 GL1000
Replies: 11
Views: 24588

Re: My other project: 1975 GL1000

New bodywork and bags are on!

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by flatlander80
Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: My other project: 1975 GL1000
Replies: 11
Views: 24588

My other project: 1975 GL1000

It is a beast! Way different ride than the 650, but I’m liking it a lot! It cruises at 70mph so nice! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/a2590846a377ce8d9fefa3687b904b96.jpg I’ve got all the bodywork almost painted... still deciding on the exact paint scheme. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/...

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