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hello, i'm new to the group, but not to bikes. i'm trying to resurrect a 1980 midnight special, as seen in my avatar. i've got the carbs off and soaking. next week i hope to try to start it. i really like the info on this site, and i hope i'll be able to contribute in the future.
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1981 xs1100 midnight special
1983 750 midnight maxim
resurrected:
1977 goldwing
1980 cb750
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Welcome!
You will probably want to add your bike to your signature, so you don't have to repeat the year and model whenever you ask a question.
Also, check out the link in my signature. It leads to a map with the location of over 50 of the members here, you just might find a riding partner! -
i've got the carbs off and soaking.
PLEASE read through the "Tech Tips" before doing too much work! The throttle shaft seals do NOT like carb cleaner. You CAN soak the carbs, if you keep the shaft seals out of the cleaner.
If you put your location on your signature, you may find someone close to help out, or at least help with the beer.
Welcome to the site, and let me know if you need any help locating parts.Ray Matteis
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Cheezy - welcome to ch11. What do you have your carbs soaking in? You don't want to submerse them in carb cleaner unless they're completely disassembled - it's bad for the rubber parts. Somebody just had a post up recently about soaking in PineSol that looked like it worked pretty good. I usually just use aerosol carb cleaner with a variety of different size brushes. Anyway, you're starting in the right place. Between cleaning carbs and electrical connectors, you'll probably nail 70% of the most common problems.
Ray - you out-typed me again. Sorry for the message from the department of redundancy department.
I think I have a loose screw behind the handlebars.
'79 XS11 Standard, Jardine 4/1, Dyna DC1-1 Coils, 145 mains, 45 pilots, plastic floats - 25.7mm, XV920 fuel valves, inline fuel filters, speed bleeders, Mikes XS pods, spade-type fuse block, fork brace, progressive fork springs/shocks, manual petcocks, 750 FD, Venture cam chain tensioner, SS brake linesComment
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Welcome!
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Welcome
Welcome to the greatest addiction this side of heroin. And the best part is its free and legal!!!
Look through all the tech tips and the FAQ section, lots of great info to be had there.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
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