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  1. steamer97

    First time for me elusive short circuit.

    I have a Gen-1 project that had an "always runs" condition. I only recently began its repairs. Yes, It ran fine with no ignition key in and wouldn't turn off. A quick look at the wiring diagram shows only three wires from the ign. switch; a blue (switched lighting) a red (always on 12v) going to...
  2. steamer97

    Parts For Sale Carrozzeria forged wheels for Gen1

    $2,500 U.S.D. plus shipping for 18" x 3-1/2" front, 18" x 5-1/2" rear (spline drive for stock gen 1). Lightweight and strong highly polished forged aluminum.
  3. steamer97

    PCW 1500 with venture royale final drive vs stock final drive.

    I recently acquired a PCW 1500 and anticipate even more first gear skittish control under heavy acceleration. The longer ratio of the venture Royale final drive swap I'm considering will partially "tame' the first gear part and lower my top gear RPM's in fifth making for a quieter highway...
  4. steamer97

    2nd gen differences

    Searching the forum I did find a link to what I think am looking for but this link is inoperable at this time. I'm interested in finding out the differences in years of the 2nd gen so I may become a more knowledgeable buyer of one. I own three gen 1's now.
  5. steamer97

    v-max engined car

    I know this link has been posted before. I just am curious about this builders transmission solution. Builder of this cool vehicle says that the engine turns different direction than a car so he spent $7,000 on a transmission build to make it work with a car rear diff. Many dwarf cars used he...
  6. steamer97

    Wideband data logger?

    I'd like to fine tune some carb sets I have. Since the 2nd Gen is in my future I hesitate to spend $500 for the Innovate LM-2 kit at this time. I'm wondering if anyone here is in the Chicagoland area that has one and would log some data on my bike occasionally? Or perhaps you have moved on and...
  7. steamer97

    Factory Pro needle jets

    Greetings all, I was reading the Factory pro site and viewing the pictures of worn needle jets and their pics show their jet as oblong and stick as round. I assume this is a mistake. But a question remains in my mind about whether or not I need new jets. I looked at a dozen needle jets in my...
  8. steamer97

    Ever have a bad 2nd gear???

    Then Sympatico this!... https://i.pinimg.com/564x/8a/2d/75/8a2d751dcaabec40a07d53224de53d3c.jpg
  9. steamer97

    gen 1 backrest

    SOLD = gen 1 backrest SOLD = New upholstery with new foam great looking backrest. Shallow scratches in clearcoat where bungees ride. $300 dollars plus shipping. Thanks, Ted.
  10. steamer97

    Wtb

    I need one throttle plate (stamped 125) to ready up another set of carbs as spares or for sale. Many years ago I bent two throttle plates (butterfly's) from a mighty cough with nitrous oxide enhanced fuel. I have scavenged two replacements from some crusty carbs and used them to repair the set...
  11. steamer97

    pilot jet block caps

    I am quite amazed at the prices for the little rubber plugs in the pilot jet block (called "caps" on the parts breakdown). I'm not going to spend 60-70 bucks on one set up of them (8 ea.) What have owners here used to replace messed up rubber block caps? (pencil erasers, lol?).
  12. steamer97

    fuel needle thread pitch?

    I tried but could not find reference to the fuel/air needle adjustment screw thread pitch. I have come up with a size to (to the best of my ability) but I was hoping someone else here has found out by experience for sure what the thread pitch is. My plan is to chase the threads in the carbs I...
  13. steamer97

    metering rod pics?

    Anyone know where the pictures are of different and stock metering rods for Gen 1? I once saw pictures of the metering rods on this site and I have tried finding them again now and I haven't been able to. I just want to know which rods are stock, which ones are aftermarket for Gen 1's. Perhaps...
  14. steamer97

    A year wait to have time for the max

    I have a gen 1 that I purchased one year ago. It has been fun to ride but sounded bad at slow speeds as if it had a set of large overlap camshafts It popped and coughed at idle until it warmed up something fierce. I thought about a cops conversion but always had thought it was just running...
  15. steamer97

    Cool air airbox

    I have been thinking that since the "Y" on top of My bike's air-box is not there (P.O. took it off). It would have made a great place to attach/fabricate cold air ducting to connect the intake system to the sides of the bike for cooler air. I remember in the distant past a Kawasaki that came out...
  16. steamer97

    Dyno proof of v-boost?

    From specs I figure v-boost may gain 45-50 horsepower over non-v-boost (Ero vs. usa/Canada bikes). Does anyone have dyno results showing the different torque and HP of the same bike with v boost off, then on again (ran to redline) ?
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