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by x1Buellist
Thu May 17, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Dual Plug timing questions
Replies: 9
Views: 3038

Re: Dual Plug timing questions

Thanks for all the info. I have tomorrow off so I will be re-reading everything tonight and working on it tomorrow. I'll let you all know what I find.
by x1Buellist
Tue May 15, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Dual Plug timing questions
Replies: 9
Views: 3038

Re: Dual Plug timing questions

Thanks for the tips. I didn't set the static timing. The engine was started at the shop when it was rebuilt. I guess I made the false assumption they would have done that. My receipt (from 1985) shows the Dyna ignition was purchased at the time the engine was rebuilt so I assumed they installed that...
by x1Buellist
Tue May 15, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Dual Plug timing questions
Replies: 9
Views: 3038

Dual Plug timing questions

So I finally have gotten back to try and fine tune everything after the rebuilding of my /5. It has dual plugs with Dyna ignition. The engine bogs down. When I look at the timing at idle I see no marks. If I rev it up to 3-4k I get a dot that just comes into view at the higher rpm. I don't want to r...
by x1Buellist
Thu May 03, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My /5 rebuild intro.
Replies: 87
Views: 20085

Re: My /5 rebuild intro.

OK, I will make sure to tackle the timing first than open the valve cover and see what the valves look like after a whooping 2 miles or so on the bike haha. Than look at syncing the carbs. Actually with any luck adjusting the timing will make it a little more rideable , than maybe I can put a few mi...
by x1Buellist
Thu May 03, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My /5 rebuild intro.
Replies: 87
Views: 20085

Re: My /5 rebuild intro.

I havent checked the timing yet, it is just set at the initial spec from the engine build. I have dual plugs with the Dyna III electronic ignition. I have read that the timing is a little different with dual plugs. I just need to read up some more on that so I have a good idea what I am doing.
by x1Buellist
Thu May 03, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My /5 rebuild intro.
Replies: 87
Views: 20085

Re: My /5 rebuild intro.

I didn't mention when I rode it around the neighborhood it was pretty boggy. I am reading up on the best way to sync and adjuct the carbs. Also if you read from the beginning you know the engine has been sitting since 1985. It took a while to get the clutch to disengage but I guess that is not abnor...
by x1Buellist
Thu May 03, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My /5 rebuild intro.
Replies: 87
Views: 20085

Re: My /5 rebuild intro.

Well, I am almost done with the bike. I painted the tail light cover , cut down the rear blinker stems and installed the blinkers. I also cut the reflector tabs off the license plate bracket, painted and mounted the bracket. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ozZj9YW_pA/T521eIclwVI/AAAAAAAAA3g/70MJ...
by x1Buellist
Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:44 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: My /5 rebuild intro.
Replies: 87
Views: 20085

Re: My /5 rebuild intro.

The bike hadn't been started since 1985. It cranked over for 2 seconds and started right up! WoooHooo. haha that makes me pretty happy.Only ran it for a minute or so. Now to put the signal lights back on,tune the carbs/timing a little more and register it foir the road. :D
by x1Buellist
Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /5 3.5A current draw
Replies: 5
Views: 1171

Re: /5 3.5A current draw

Thanks. I will put the headlight enclosure back together. It's time to go buy some gas. :D
by x1Buellist
Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: /5 3.5A current draw
Replies: 5
Views: 1171

/5 3.5A current draw

I received the battery cables from Euro MotoElectrics. Hooked them up. My bike is drawing 3.5A with the key inserted. Is that right?