Recent content by Lance Gothard

Why not mark the flywheel when motor is open and pistons exposed with reference point that is easily seen on oil baffle plate to lndicate tdc of each cylinder then install heads and stuff then check clearance with indicator marks you put on fly wheel and baffle plate

Fire medic have a question about my fly wheel after removing it I inspected it and found a circular mark at one end of one of a projection also a small scratch I can’t help thinking this is a problem I know nothing of how the projection actually works in relation to the pickups thought about...

Ya but a fast one

Very true I also have a weight advantage I’m only 140 lbs lol

Thanks for the reply I’m going to get a set of stock ones used there not expensive problem solved

Did not pay attention to the jets had the Yamaha dealer do the carbs but going smaller makes sense but to tell you the truth that was a while ago since then found one cylinder with only 90 compression decided screw it it’s now completely apart found a crack in one crank journal same one with bad...

Thanks for the input guys it’s all valuable information I have another question with manifolds polished the air flow should be improved or increased . Less restriction inside the manifold I would think increased flow would result in higher rpm and also removing the rough surface inside the...

Thanks everyone for your response after reassembly carefully with new o rings first start up idle was 1000 rpm higher than normal carbs were never touched only on and off after manifolds were polished internally could only back down with idle adjustment result was extremely rich fuel mixture

Rekey .. lol

Hey .. I have a 1985 .. new to the site and have a question .. polished my intake manifolds and have had trouble ever since getting it to run sweet .. should I go back to stock?? Or can I reject the carburetors ??