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Subject: Re: V 700 info needed

Author: Richard Cunningham

Date: Sep 12, 2000, 7:12 PM

Post ID: 1702464529

Thanks for the info IAN. I have been working on the adjustment screws and
have it almost all the way out, I rebuilt the carbs and have torn them apart
3 times, soaked em and ran wire through the holes. I swapped sides with the
carbs but the problem didn't follow. I am wondering if I may need to try re
torquing the heads, I have adjusted the valves and eye balled the timing and
sound adjusted it. I have about decided a test ride to satisfy the soul and
a trip to a bike mechanic to smooth out the running is in order.
I also polished the original paint on the gas tank back to a really nice
shine, too bad the chrome isn't that great, well one side looks OK, it will
last until next year, while I get the riding bug dampened a little :-).
When I get her together I'll send you a photo.

Rick

----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Adkins <adk-@gte.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: V 700 info needed


 Hi Rick,

Thanks for the info. You asked how many V700's I have listed. About 12
now.
 I know that there are more out there but even if I only have counted 20%
of
 the bikes that still only makes 60 bikes total. Not a popular model by any
means. Total Loopframes I have recorded is about 60.

I deleted all the tranny lube threads.

I use Castrol GTX 20w50 in the engine....3 quarts.
Tranny and Rear drive both take gear lube. I have used 80w90 in the past
and
 when I was in Maryland changing my ujoint I put in 85w140. I think that I
will go back to the 80w90 though.

One person recommended using Bel Ray 80W90 hypoid/non foaming.If I can
find
 that I might use that.

Amounts are 750cc in the tranny and 170cc on the rear drive.

Sounds strange that you need to run the bike with a bit of choke on. The
little screws by the bowl are the mixture screws. Screwing out should
richen
 the mixture. The big screws should adjust the idle speed. Out for less
idle
 in for more. You should get your bike running nicely (once warmed up)
without any choke. I would look into that.

I know what you mean about it starting to look like a bike. I had the same
thought when I finally put the tank on my project bike. She is looking
very
 nice now.

Talk to you soon...Ian


-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Cunningham <cunn-@cyou.com>
To: Loopfram-@topica.com <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Date: September 11, 2000 9:13 PM
Subject: Re: V 700 info needed


 Hi Ian,
Actually I have started to email this too you a couple of times and
gotten side tracked. My engine serial number is 1842. I can't remember
if
 
 you have my city it is Crestview Fl. How many 67 V700's have you found
so
 
 far, I saw one up for auction on ebay that looked really nice awhile
back.
 
 Anyway I deleted an email talking about the Ttranny lube and transmission
lube weight, would you mind emailing it to me again. I have my eye on a
battery at Wal mart and plan on buying it Saturday and want to change the
lube in the drive tran along with the motor oil before that test run. I
got
 my bike running pretty good but I have to run just a tad of choke, other
wise it is still a little lean. Well a littlee choke for a round the
block
 
 won't kill me. I put the fuel tank on it the other day actually looking
like a bike again, well chat with you later.

Rick


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