Jets are screwed all the in. The air/fuel screw on the bottom of the carb; I think I started with about two full turns out from seated and then, with the bike running and idling around a 1000 to 1200 RPM, turned the screw in until the idle went down, then back out again until the highest idle speed was obtained. The screw on the bowl is a drain screw (If we're talking about the same thing. LOL). It should be tight. The screw on the right side of the carb (with the spring on it) is the idle setting. I just set it to low as possible for a smooth idle.
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I got my new spokes for the back wheel on the Hi-Bird and installed them last night. Also added some grease to the outside of the bearings. They feel good so I'm not replacing them. Got the tire back on without pinching the tube :clap: Lots of soap and powder this time.
Moving to the front of the bike, I wanted to check the stem bearings as the things felt loose and the big nut that holds the triple clamp on didn't look right. Well, first off, it's not the correct nut at all. Has the wrong thread. But by removing the triple clamp and the nut for the steering stem I was able to restore the the threads on the stem. Turns out the race was broken and one of the ball bearings was missing. I didn't even bother to look at the bottom. Searching for a new set of bearings and stem nut now.>: |
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So it looks like I will have to go the Vermont route as well. Either the Vermont route or bonded title route. Since you recently did this was it online or did you use the address posted in they sticky. I plan on sending Vermont the bill of sale without my mso and the money. I'm not sure if all the information posted is accurate still so I was going to ask you what you did? |
Yeah I just went by the process in the post here. Haven't heard anything yet.
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Rich, my guess is that early ('81-'83) XR200 bearings and races are a match. I hope I'm right.
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Found a bearing kit on AliExpress that "looks" right. The waiting game begins again. I may search for some Honda bearings and see if I can get them faster from a domestic source.
Got plenty to keep me busy though. Picked up another CB-750 last night for only $250. Missing some parts (air box, side covers) and the seat is trash, but it does start. |
I haven't seen a Windjammer like that for a long time. When I was a kid, I wanted to chop the windshield on one, and install a killer stereo. I can't believe I was ever that young.
Good score! I hope you start a thread on it. |
Nice finds! im the same way. Always a new project.
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Rich, I found the tank covers. If you want 'em, PM me the details. If you send some fine Kansas wheat ale, I'll drink to your health.
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Vermont Tags
Vermont cashed the check I sent them for the registration on the 150. I assume that means they'll be sending me the the tags soon :clap:. Just to recap: I just followed the guidance posted at http://www.chinonthetank.com/2014/04...-registration/. Filled out form, attached bill of sale, computed sales tax + fees, attached check, and mail it all in. That was on 14 August. On 26 August, they deposited the check.
I guess I'll go ahead and put some turn signals on it this weekend. Wiring is still there but the signals are long gone. I got the speedometer working. Ordered the wrong cable. I was able to cut the fittings off my old cable housing and install them on the new cable housing. Couldn't just replace the cable because the housing was shredded. |
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They're very versatile bikes; you can do so much with them.
Please check your PM's. |
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