... wrote:Appreciate the advice Mr. Shinn. Let u know when I know more. Have a good one. Thanx Brandon ... decides to ... forth. ... air ... and see ... fine. ...
Sometime a gummy or sticky slide can cause sticking. You might try taking the top off the carb and spraying the slide with wd-40. If that makes it better,...
... new list of things though. I ordered an air filter the other day assuming it was all I was missing. Got the foam filter in and it turns out I don't have...
This stuff comes up on eBay every week and usually sells for $10 + $10 shipping. If you can't get one post again and I will find one here for you. I am so...
Greetings to all, My name is Rob and I am the general manager for a autoshop here in Jacksonville IL. Today I bought my first motorcycle. A 1980 cm200...
Hey Rob, Well, now you are addicted. there is an aspect to these little bikes that brings out a fair amount of innovation and even competition from the...
i really cant imagine going 80 on a bike, wow I just dont have that perspective yet, ive never gone 30. im going to practice this morning a bit. thanks for the...
Welcome to the board. This is a perfect starter bike. So smooth. I suggest that you take the motorcycle safety course in your area. You might take a cell...
The Seafoam that I used to soak the carb is ready for disposal. Any problems with dumping it along with old oil in the oil recycling barrel? A solvent mixed...
Ok this is awesome, perfect weather and I went cruising around my neighborhood before I put the bike up for the night. I hit almost 50 today on a local two...
I rode about 20 miles today and I love it. Quick question though... what is the P position for on my ignition switch????? and does anyone know if honda rebel...
P is for Park. The European models had replaceable headlamps instead of a sealed beam headlight, inside the headlamp reflector was a parking light. If you go...
hello everyone ,I'm Perry and I recently bought a 79" 185 twinstar that needs quiet a bit of work.I seem to be having problems starting it.I can't seem to get...
You skipped what you replaced but I am guessing it was the spark plug caps. I just replaced my coil and I suspect yours is just as old. A good battery is...
welcome to the group perry. I own an 80(pics in the photos section). the group here speaks from experience and can be very helpful. I am a complete newbie to...
Are the points in good condition? The points on the 78-79 Twinstar are more critical than any bike I have ever owned or ridden. Is the spark a good solid spark...
If you are getting a spark at the points, it probably is the condenser that's giving you trouble. Also check the condition of the points contact surfaces. If...
SO WHEN WOULD YOU USE THIS POSITION, if you were just sitting in a lot somewhere??? the engine wont run in this position??? thanks for your response ... beam ...
The battery is new and plug wires are new ,since they are part of the coil. ... From: Mike Murch Date: 6/30/2008 7:19:25 PM To: HondaTwinstar@yahoogroups.com ...
It is up to you when to run it. I used it when it was trailered as my old trailer had poor and low lighting. ... a ... sealed ... you ... shows ... the ... ...
Have you replaced the coil? It does not say so in your message. If so, then it must be the points as Terry mentioned. ... the coil. ... plug ... twinstar ......
I reread all the messages and I now see the new coils. This was throwing me off: "replaced the and I just did again" When I ordered my points, I bought the...
Hey Mike,sorry I left the word coil out ,Ithought I had it in there.I'll charge the battery and I'll clean the ground wire this weekend.Hopefully I'll have...
hey twinstar people. What sparkplugs are you folks currently running and what have you had the best luck with???? thanks for the group, seeing the posts gets...
Not going to mention names since they can't post a rebuttle, but I am still waiting for my air filter. I quit sending emails and called a person at the parts...
... I use NGK Iridium plugs in my 1979 CM185. Because it has a 6 volt system the spark can be a little weak and the Iridium plugs require less voltage to fire....
