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... 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. ...
biffdelicious82
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Jun 26, 2008
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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,...
Mike Murch
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Jun 26, 2008
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... 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...
biffdelicious82
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Jun 26, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jun 27, 2008
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... some of the smaller standard maintenance parts are hard to come by. Anyways appreciate the help. Let u know what I find out. Thanx Brandon...
biffdelicious82
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Jun 27, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jun 28, 2008
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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...
todd tennyson
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Jun 28, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jun 28, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jun 28, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jun 28, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jun 29, 2008
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... Mike, ... than the mix already in the oil recyclers. you shouldnt hurt anything....
robsautoshop
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Jun 30, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jun 30, 2008
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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...
Terry Sanderson
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Jun 30, 2008
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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...
bucfan411
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Jun 30, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jul 1, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jul 1, 2008
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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...
terry.sanderson
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Jul 1, 2008
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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...
TOM SHINN
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Jul 1, 2008
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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 ...
robsautoshop
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Jul 1, 2008
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Hey Tom,I'm getting fire to the coil ,but no spark coming out off the spark plug wires. ... From: TOM SHINN Date: 06/30/08 21:59:37 To:...
Perry
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Jul 2, 2008
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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 ...
Perry
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Jul 2, 2008
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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 ... ...
Mike Murch
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Jul 2, 2008
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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 ......
Mike Murch
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Jul 2, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jul 3, 2008
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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...
bucfan411
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Jul 3, 2008
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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...
robsautoshop
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Jul 3, 2008
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I use the standard NGK plugs. No reason to change. ... bike...
Mike Murch
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Jul 3, 2008
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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...
Mike Murch
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Jul 5, 2008
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... 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....
Terry Sanderson
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