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by michael_650
Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:18 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: how would you mount this to your bike?
Replies: 6
Views: 4557

Re: how would you mount this to your bike?

I'm not in front of my bike, but i would start the problem solving strategy by walking around the bike and determining what criteria you need to fulfill and what real estate is available. Does it need to be accessible while you ride? Does it need to be readily accessible, or can you 'hide' it? Does ...
by michael_650
Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Carb Cleaning -- success
Replies: 4
Views: 3769

Re: Carb Cleaning -- success

Crap, didn't know about the felt washers, unless you mean the one just under the ... what's the thing on top with the diaphragm inside... CV? i took two of them out. Wondering if i lost the other two... i might be in trouble. They're under a black plastic part that is held in with one screw. If not ...
by michael_650
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Carb Cleaning -- success
Replies: 4
Views: 3769

Carb Cleaning -- success

Executive summary: Idle jet passages can be cleaned by boiling the carbs. I split my carbs and did 2 at a time. Remove everything you can. Cover with water, add a cup of Simple Green. Boil 2-3 hours. Detail and story: When i bought my CB650C, i noticed two of the exhaust pipes were rusty from the ca...
by michael_650
Tue Mar 06, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Carb cleaning manual
Replies: 11
Views: 28084

Re: Carb cleaning manual

Folsom -- Can you check the link? I'm getting errors.
by michael_650
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ignition switch wiring
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Re: Ignition switch wiring

Is the taillight the only thing that comes on?
by michael_650
Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:57 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ignition switch wiring
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Re: Ignition switch wiring

I think there is an error on the wiring diagram. As shown, it would do nothing. When I compare the wiring to another similar model (1978 CB750A) it makes more sense. "ON" connects brown to brown/white. "Park" connects hot to a second brown lead, which has a leg to the brown lead ...
by michael_650
Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:38 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ignition switch wiring
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Re: Ignition switch wiring

I read something about the ignition closing the circuit on the lighting, but in the diagram the lighting circuit is closed just as it comes out of the switch. WTH??
by michael_650
Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:56 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: New housing for speedo/tach?
Replies: 1
Views: 2255

New housing for speedo/tach?

I've opened up a Honda speedo before, and the ring becomes a mess. Has anybody replaced the whole housing with something less intricate? Reasons: 1. housing and chrome base are dented, rusty, nasty looking 2. faces are dirty, crackling, i want to update with something custom 3. speedo needle broke o...
by michael_650
Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Ignition switch wiring
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Ignition switch wiring

Just a question. In theory, if i wanted to delete the keyed ignition, I think I can simply insert a single toggle switch. According to the wiring diagram below, red and black are connected when the key is turned to "on." I can't make heads or tails of the other connection, brown-to-brown. ...
by michael_650
Mon Oct 10, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Carb removal difficulty
Replies: 4
Views: 4609

Re: Carb removal difficulty

I don't have any problem getting them out of the boots, and the strap technique to get them back in works just fine. It's trying to slide them sideways in/out from between the motor and air box. It seems like the throttle and choke connectors want to work against me and act as stops. I have decided ...
by michael_650
Mon Oct 10, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Carb removal difficulty
Replies: 4
Views: 4609

Carb removal difficulty

I have now taken the carbs off the bike a total of, oh, maybe 10 times. EVERY time is a pain in the a$$, both getting them off and getting them back on. Is there a secret trick, maneuver, technique, spell to getting them off more easily?
by michael_650
Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 19429

Re: Hello

Welcome to '650!

It won't run at all, or are you just speaking in generalities about needing lots of repairs?
by michael_650
Wed Oct 05, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank paint restoration
Replies: 3
Views: 4802

Re: Tank paint restoration

I came across this article today.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_paintin.htm
by michael_650
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tank paint restoration
Replies: 3
Views: 4802

Re: Tank paint restoration

Nobody's getting back to you, so I'll share what I know and let everybody else tell me how wrong I was. :D :D :D Remove the tank from the bike and drain all the gas you can. If you don't get it all, just be aware that there is some in there, and be careful when you roll the tank around. Clean the ta...
by michael_650
Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Front blinkers
Replies: 3
Views: 4904

Front blinkers

When I got my bike, it didn't have front turn signals. I bought some after-market LED blinkers from the local car parts store, the kind with the threaded base. I've seen people mount them to the sides of the headlight, but haven't figured out how they did it. Pictures, comments, diagrams, descriptio...

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