My 87 seems to stumble the first few feet (15 to 20) then a sudden surge . this isn't a huge problem ,unless your in the middle of a left hand turn at an intersection then it gets a little hairy! Anyone had this problem, or have any suggestions on what the problem might be(fuel or ign.)? Any help would be appreciated.
Charles
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Charles my bet is on the fuel side of the house, I would say you might need to clean and adjust the carbs.
Pull a plug and read it, should be golden brown like coffee with a lot of creamer in it.
If it is chaulky white then it is too lean, if dark almost black too rich.
Greg thanks for help.
My first thought was I need to watch for one of Gregs wrench sessions but since I need a new tire and a windsheild and the carb work before I spend the money for either of the fore mentioned, my second thought was. I wonder what kind of ride would a mootster make for a wrench session and some of the best BBQed brisket in Texas, and all the fixings (of course) . Oh did I mention the BBq would be free. But alas, I'm sure noone would go that far just for a bunch of old BBQ. I guess I'll just stay aroun T-town may go out to Lake Right Patman and watch some of the RC airplanes, they have this airfield down by the dam, I had told you about it hadn't I . Oh well, thanks again for everones help .
Charles
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Charles, ya never know who might show up on a Saturday if FREE BBQ were to be had, LoL.
Texarkana is not that far of a ride, if you need or want a wrenching I am sure we can get something organized either here at my place or at yours. Thing about my place is I have all the tools and you would not have to host all of us, LoL.
But I am sure if you were so inclined to host one I bet we could get together on what works for both our calendars. Let me know.
Did someone mention food??? LOL
Greg to tell you the truth I'm in need of a good bike evaluation. Because of the longer wheel base and lower seat height I decided to keep the 87 and sell the 82 . the 82 doesn't need anything but the 87 probably needs a little attention before I'll feel comfortable leaving town on it . I'm just not familier with the 87 enough to know what to expect of it . the last bike I rode was a 1200 Madura, they are so much like the vintage Magnas that I felt right at home on the 82 V-45. Anyway I'd like someone that knows how the 87 should run and handle to ride it and tell me what it needs if anything. Let me see what I can offer as a host. I sure Jeff can smell the BBQ from there, I think he may have a little East Texas connections, Mt Pleasant area isn't it Jeff I'll send you some info and let you guys decide.
Charles
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Charles, Mt Pleasant area (and further east)is right. I have quite a few relatives out that direction. I've been needing to get out that way but I will have to cage it the next time I go. Mt Pleasant was a good place to get some hot links, is that BBQ place near downtown near the RR tracks still open? Seems like there was a Piggly Wiggly across the street from it.
Jeff I have racked my brain(not much time required for that lol) I can't place any of the older BBQ places downtown close to a Piggly Wiggly or train tracks. But then we haven't had a Piggly Wiggly in so long I can only remember where two of them were located. After rereading your post I wasn't sure if you were talking about Texarkana or Mt Pleasant. We have so many restaurants in Texarkana you can chunk a rock in any direction from any where and hit one. :lol: anyway back to the original post I been eliminating a lot of small potential problems that could cause the bike to stumble and run poorly I seem to be making some headway. I want to get as much out of the way as I can before I ask for help with the carbs .Everyone is so helpful, I don't want to waste anyone time. thanks for the reply talk to you later.
Charles
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