07-05-2011, 01:40 AM | #286 |
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Great looking bike....
Makes me want to actually crack down and really restore my CB550, but I like ridding it too much :P
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12-26-2011, 12:30 AM | #287 |
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Well, my parents snuck my the Honda off to a local bike shop one weekend and had them look at it as a gift. The shop says it's running good now, I'll have to try it out one day. They said they put points and a condenser on it, cleaned and tuned the carbs and checked the electrical system.
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01-01-2012, 12:06 PM | #288 |
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That's a very thoughtful gift! I'd love to go riding with you one of these days, so let me know if it runs properly.
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01-01-2012, 09:25 PM | #289 |
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Great gift and great parents. :P
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01-02-2012, 02:35 PM | #290 |
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I went around the block, seems to work good, though, I have no intention of riding it again until it get's warm (summer). :P
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01-02-2012, 02:39 PM | #291 |
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I love these Honda Twins. Are you on this forum? I say you ride it every day it's dry, light, and above freezing. You're young. If my old bones can take it so can yours! :P
http://www.hondatwins.net/forum/index.php
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01-02-2012, 08:57 PM | #292 |
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Yes I am on there, though I don't go there often, you guys are more helpful over here :P
They spray a lot of stuff on our roads to keep the ice off and it's pretty corrosive, I don't like washing stuff enough to deal with that doc :P
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05-07-2012, 12:13 PM | #294 | |
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Honda update time.
So the bike seems to be running good, with these notable exceptions. -When idling the low beam headlight will go out unless revved up. -With the headlight off, the tail light will become brighter with engine rpms, until burning out. -After about 15 minutes of riding the signal light will stop working. -Even while revving up, regardless of light selections, the voltage to the battery will only go up to about 11.85 The bike has a new battery, condenser, points, and rectifier. My dad insisted on taking it back to the shop, though I think they're going to charge for expensive parts regardless if we need it or not. They have had it for over a week and haven't done anything with it, except to finally say they think it needs a new battery. I'm hoping we can get it back before spending too much money on it there. I think it needs a voltage regulator. I've found a few more useful pieces of information. A good interactive wiring diagram. http://oldmanhonda.com/MC/wiring350K4.html And this site, which has some good information. http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com Quote:
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05-07-2012, 12:28 PM | #295 |
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Have you posted this on the Honda Twins forum?
What I don't get is that it is undersupplying the headlight and oversupplying the tailight. I can't think of a single point failure that would cause both of those symptoms. :?:
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05-07-2012, 12:38 PM | #296 |
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No I haven't. Haven't visited there in a long while. I'll do that now (just need to remember if I want .net or .com)
With the headlight on, it doesn't oversupply the taillight.
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05-07-2012, 01:07 PM | #297 |
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There is a guru there. Sprint66 or something like that.
He's kinda like their Spud. Send him a PM. He also lets people call him on the phone with questions.
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05-07-2012, 01:19 PM | #298 |
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Right on, yes I remember sprint66, he's helped me out with info in the past. And .net, I forget because both sites are different.
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05-07-2012, 01:31 PM | #299 |
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He knows Honda Twins like Spud knows Zongs. He is especially good at electrical issues. I think his phone number is right in his signature line.
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05-07-2012, 02:32 PM | #300 |
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Good luck, Jim! I'm glad Sprint66 is such a helpful resource for Honda Twin owners.
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