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So I raised the needles one notch and that seems to have really helped. It was on the second notch from the top and I moved it to the third notch from the top. Even after idling only 30 seconds or so I was able to get up the hill where the bike refused to climb before. I haven't tried it when the bi...

I did not change points and condenser. Guess that is worth a shot. What is the feeling on the electronic ignition replacements that are out there?

Am I getting too far off topic?

"Vaccum gauges are not the answer that many want." True: vac gauges tell balance, not mixture. But you need both. I really wish I could find an old crusty airhead expert around here to take me through the balance and mixture setting process one time so I could do it myself in the future wi...

Thanks for the replies. Its an R60/5 and there is no choke, just the "ticklers" to drip some gas in at startup. I do leave it on the side stand, since my center stand is broken (another project I need to get into) and its on a steep hill too, so I guess that is the smoke on startup. I am g...

Valves are adjusted, plugs are good, timing is set, carbs adjusted, wife is divorced. So not sure what is going on.

I am just wondering if particularly bad performance when cold along with the white smoke at start is a sign of valve issues or ring issues.

Hi: I have a 1971 R60/5. Alltogether the bike is in good shape but it certainly does have its issues. When it is cold it is super cranky. It'll start no problem but often expels clouds of white smoke when starting. Once it warms up its fine. I always shut the fuel off when I stop and I rebuilt the c...