Subject: Re: Gas in oil & fishtails

Don-
mark at motoguzzi classics [562-986-0070] usually has mac's [fishtail or
slashcut]. these fit very well- all ya have to do is make a short hanger out
of some strap iron. they're kind of rowdy, but not too bad. ;>)
andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Donny" <donn-@bellsouth.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 7:37 PM
Subject: RE: Gas in oil & fishtails

Andy,

Thanks for the reply. What is the diameter of the Ambo mufflers? Does
anyone make correct size, bolt-on fishtail mufflers for it? Would prefer
not to modify anything.

Thanks,
Donny

andy hill wrote:

Jay-
prolly, your pilot [idle] jets are plugged, and the bike is running on
the mains, only. [super-rich at low rpm's]. ya can soak 'em in a small
pan of carb cleaner, and then carefully work a strand of copper wire
thru the hole to clear the crud away. 10-4 on the petcocks- saw it
happen on a yamaha 650 recently.
Donny-
ya can make your own reducers for the fishtails or order a set from

good

'ol jc whitney [they're only about $5.00 ea.] if these are h.d. items,
you'll also have to modify your centerstand- the 'ears' will hit on

the

larger muffs, and your stand will be too close to the ground.
andy
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Stallings
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 12:13 AM
Subject: Gas in oil

Last week I put my bike up and did not turn the gas taps off. A

couple

of days later I went to ride it and noticed a ton of gas had leaked

out

of the carbs. I checked the oil before starting the bike and it was

the

pan full of gas. So I changed the oil out. I have heard this could
happen but it seems like I use to be able to leave the gas taps on and
not have any problems.

I am also still having problems maintaining an idle and the bike seems

to bog down (engine sounds lower and very slowly accelerates - even
accelerates better when letting a little throtle off) when

accelerating

past 60 mph. I have mentioned this before but I have still not taken
the carbs apart to see what is going on. I am planning on going

through

them ASAP, I have the Premier Handbook should this be a good enough
guide for a first timer? What parts should I order - just the gasket
kit from mgcycle? Any other tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

Subject: Re: Gas in oil & fishtails

Author: andy hill

Date: Oct 4, 2003, 5:44 PM

Post ID: 1714754735

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