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by Johnny Gaijin
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Performance and Mods
Topic: should i buy it?
Replies: 1
Views: 9785

should i buy it?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/1346007333.html i e-mailed him and this is what he said: found out today that the camshaft has some play probably because of a bearing. If you are ok with this please let me know, and I will still hear an offer i've worked on carbs before but nothing big like th...
by Johnny Gaijin
Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:07 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: idle: yes go: no
Replies: 3
Views: 2644

idle: yes go: no

i've got a 1975 honda cl360. in neutral it idles well and i can rev the engine to redline no problem. when i get on put it in gear and ride for a few feet the bike suddenly runs like crap, has no power, won't idle, and eventually dies. the carbs are clean and re-kitted. the points and timing are goo...
by Johnny Gaijin
Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:45 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: idling on only one cylinder
Replies: 1
Views: 1623

idling on only one cylinder

my bike (a '75 cl360) has been idling on one clylinder and i suspected it was the coil or spark plug wire. so i replaced the coil and plug and i've got good spark now but still it won't idle on that cylinder. the bike runs fine, both cylinders work when i'm moving, but at idle... any suggestions wou...
by Johnny Gaijin
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:29 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 9
Views: 3496

color me impressed.
by Johnny Gaijin
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:38 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 9
Views: 3496

looks like you're right, Shorts, all she needed was a ride to get loosened up. thanks. p.s. are you actually a motorcycle riding, texan woman, living in japan? because if so that's the coolest thing i've ever heard of. if you're a motorcycle riding man living in japan who just recommends against mes...
by Johnny Gaijin
Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:09 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 9
Views: 3496

it's definately not the brake as it rolls just fine when it's in neutral. i messed around w/ the clutch adjustment which made the lever easier or more difficult to pull but there was no effect. it still has quite a bit of resistance when i pull the clutch lever. any more ideas? i followed the direct...
by Johnny Gaijin
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 9
Views: 3496

gah! i'm an idiot. i hate it when people don't say what kind of bike they have and then i go do it myself.

it's a 1975 honda cl360.

sorry!
by Johnny Gaijin
Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:56 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: clutch help
Replies: 9
Views: 3496

clutch help

i got back from a month vacation and (of course) upon my return i've got some motorcycle issues. my battery is all but dead so i tried push starting it and realized my clutch isn't really working. the lever has the same play it always did but it's not really engaging (disengaging? why oh why didn't ...
by Johnny Gaijin
Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:19 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: can't find neutral
Replies: 15
Views: 7836

changed the oil (eventually. had to tip the bike on it's side to that plug off and then used an oil pan that was too small and spilled oil all over the place. yeesh.) and ta-da my shifting ability has returned! thanks for the advice everyone, i'm pleased as punch it was such an easy fix.
by Johnny Gaijin
Sat Jan 27, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: can't find neutral
Replies: 15
Views: 7836

yeah going from 2nd to N is easier, but it's getting to the point where when the bike is parked going from 1st to 2nd is a pain in the "O Ring". i'll change the oil this week and see if that helps...

if not...

what's involved in re-adjusting the clutch?