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<blockquote data-quote="Cervantes" data-source="post: 8659" data-attributes="member: 611"><p>Well, it is still cutting out, but I still need to run more fuel with the ATF and such before I actually start pulling the carbs off. If it comes to that I will have a lot of questions. Oh... and I will look at the points as well. And I suppose the condenser and cap etc. Someone said to use the points from a 650 Honda??? Any luck with that? </p><p></p><p>Before I bought the bike, some of you said these 1000s are solid, but a bit picky about needing a tuneup. I am really hoping that is all this is. Even if the carbs are the problem, I will survive. </p><p></p><p>But I have to admit that I am a little worried. I wish I knew more about these bikes. I suspect most of you would jump on, ride it around the block, and have a really good idea what shape things were in and what it needed. </p><p></p><p>I wish I knew a decent motorcycle mechanic in the area. Have y'all had good luck with the dealerships? I am concerned that they will charge way too much and that they will not know what to do with a 1979! But if I do need to pull the carbs, I wonder if I would be better off having someone more experienced do all the trickier stuff. </p><p></p><p>My belts came today, So I suppose that will be the next big project. At least then I can run more fuel through without worrying about the belt breaking on me! </p><p></p><p>I wish I knew how much engine noise was normal for these things. When it is about to stall, of course it sounds terrible. Any engine does at that point. But as I rode a ways yesterday I could hear a bit of a tapping from the engine. I noticed there was a lot of mechanical noises on the others I drove as well... So maybe it is normal. Or, it could be as simple as a valve tap, which will be re-adjusted soon anyhow. I just hope it is not something more serious. I thought I saw a thread on that recently... I will look around for it. </p><p></p><p>In the meantime, I hope I have some time this weekend to try the timing belts. I will read and reread (and even RE re read) the comments here, and have printed out a color copy of the step-by-step. I will write if I get stuck. I can tell this will be one of those jobs that is no problem the second time through. So long as I get it right the FIRST time through, it will be fine. I will remove plugs, and back off the valves all the way as recommended... just to be safe.</p><p></p><p>I really hope I can get this thing all sorted out and go on a road trip!!! It really has been helpful having this group to throw ideas by. There is no replacement for experience. Until I have my own, I appreciate being able to benefit from all of yours! (you-alls?)</p><p></p><p>Wish me luck :beg: </p><p>Jeffery (Cervantes)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cervantes, post: 8659, member: 611"] Well, it is still cutting out, but I still need to run more fuel with the ATF and such before I actually start pulling the carbs off. If it comes to that I will have a lot of questions. Oh... and I will look at the points as well. And I suppose the condenser and cap etc. Someone said to use the points from a 650 Honda??? Any luck with that? Before I bought the bike, some of you said these 1000s are solid, but a bit picky about needing a tuneup. I am really hoping that is all this is. Even if the carbs are the problem, I will survive. But I have to admit that I am a little worried. I wish I knew more about these bikes. I suspect most of you would jump on, ride it around the block, and have a really good idea what shape things were in and what it needed. I wish I knew a decent motorcycle mechanic in the area. Have y'all had good luck with the dealerships? I am concerned that they will charge way too much and that they will not know what to do with a 1979! But if I do need to pull the carbs, I wonder if I would be better off having someone more experienced do all the trickier stuff. My belts came today, So I suppose that will be the next big project. At least then I can run more fuel through without worrying about the belt breaking on me! I wish I knew how much engine noise was normal for these things. When it is about to stall, of course it sounds terrible. Any engine does at that point. But as I rode a ways yesterday I could hear a bit of a tapping from the engine. I noticed there was a lot of mechanical noises on the others I drove as well... So maybe it is normal. Or, it could be as simple as a valve tap, which will be re-adjusted soon anyhow. I just hope it is not something more serious. I thought I saw a thread on that recently... I will look around for it. In the meantime, I hope I have some time this weekend to try the timing belts. I will read and reread (and even RE re read) the comments here, and have printed out a color copy of the step-by-step. I will write if I get stuck. I can tell this will be one of those jobs that is no problem the second time through. So long as I get it right the FIRST time through, it will be fine. I will remove plugs, and back off the valves all the way as recommended... just to be safe. I really hope I can get this thing all sorted out and go on a road trip!!! It really has been helpful having this group to throw ideas by. There is no replacement for experience. Until I have my own, I appreciate being able to benefit from all of yours! (you-alls?) Wish me luck :beg: Jeffery (Cervantes) [/QUOTE]
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