Mikuni Carb Still Won't Cut It... My Bad

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Since my last video, I discovered that the Mikuni will not cut the muster after all. (No fault to the Mikuni by any means) After running it over a 400 plus mile round trip, I found it to be jetted a bit too lean. Being that I have no spare jets for this carb, it was resonable to return to the CV Carb, mainly because I already had an assortment of keihn jets. If only I had remembered that before making such statements as I had in a previous video.
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  • @robert28111
    @robert281114 жыл бұрын

    Nobody knows it all . Stay humble man, you rock

  • @Paradiselost2802
    @Paradiselost28024 жыл бұрын

    We wouldn't learn if we didn't make mistakes.

  • @Jay-cv1un

    @Jay-cv1un

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paradise Lost your a great inspiration brother blessings from Houston tx

  • @marquee6

    @marquee6

    4 жыл бұрын

    That is why they put erasers on pencils.😀

  • @bobberguy1

    @bobberguy1

    4 жыл бұрын

    The only man not making mistakes is the man who does nothing.

  • @Paradiselost2802

    @Paradiselost2802

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Jay-cv1un Blessings your way Jay.

  • @ZackFirstPerson
    @ZackFirstPerson4 жыл бұрын

    I would have never thought about plug gap contributing to a lean condition. Nice job Dr. Tramp.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol. Dr.Tramp... That's funny. More like the Nutty Professor.

  • @ltsgarage7780

    @ltsgarage7780

    4 жыл бұрын

    Zack First Person. Checking the gap is basic mechanic's. You should check the plug gap every time you check the way your bike is running. I've sen the tips burnt off of brand new plugs. If you don't know little things like this. You should never work on a Bike. Nor anything else for that matter!!!

  • @yngvardharjo3704

    @yngvardharjo3704

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ltsgarage7780 wat a dick comment .

  • @ericgrant1593
    @ericgrant15934 жыл бұрын

    Love your humble honesty so refreshing to see someone who doesn't claim to know everything im a diy guy myself got hit by a car while riding in December have spent every day since rebuilding my bike learning as i go so i know where your coming from and congrats on an awesome and honest channel cant wait to see more. Much respect brother.

  • @ltsgarage7780

    @ltsgarage7780

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eric Grant. Hope you heel soon. No one knows everything. Use your phone as your memory card. Take a lot of pictures as you go. It's the little things that you'll miss. You'll remember them when you are broke down on the side of the road. Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

  • @ltsgarage7780

    @ltsgarage7780

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eric grant. Talk about getting hit by a car. A few years back I was up in the hills of California. Just riding at a nice easy pace. I was doing 42 in a 45 speed zone. Leaned into a corner & blew a front tire. My bike went straight to the ground. Lucky part was that I was on my Sport bike (Hayabusa) when I blew my front tire. First thing to hit the ground was the left side of my forehead. When I finally stopped I was stuck in a 6x16 guardrail post. Now comes the lucky part. The paramedics had been called out to an accident at the top of the hill. They couldn't find anyone so the turned around and started back down the hill. I had come in from a side road just ahead of them. I went down, I hadn't even come to a stop when they came around the corner to see me hit that guardrail. They had to intubate me, jump started my heart. Then cut my broken body out of that 6x16 post. I broke everything from my hips up except. (This is the good part.) I broke everything from my hips up except for my spine & neck. Had a flail chest. Broke every rib 3 times, lost my left lung. Shattered Both scapula's more than 10 times. My arms were free floating. I had broken everything that holds them to my neck area. Needless to say. I was Broken up pretty bad. I was in the hospital for more than 8& half months healing and doing physical therapy. When I got home finally I walked around my home with a Walker for the next 6 weeks. Then moved to crutches and then a Cane. I was a mess for a long time. About 5 minutes before my accident I was cruising down the road around 150 miles per hour. Crashing at that speed deffently would have killed me for sure! Instead of being Dead for just a few seconds. I got very lucky that day! The paramedics that saved me that day told me straight up. If they were called out for my accident instead of being called out for one they didn't find. I would not be here anymore. I pet who ever is riding on my shoulder. And say "Thank you" a lot!

  • @ericgrant1593

    @ericgrant1593

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes sir i was riding down my dirt road going to the post office and a girl on her stupid cell phone was parked on the side of the road and as i went around her she pulled dead left into the side of my bike my right leg ripped off the front bumper my bike ended up in the ditch on the other side of the road and i landed in the middle but was extremely luck a bit of road rash and 3 broken ribs was all i got but i tell you what that was a scary thing nothing like what happened to you. I think you had a guardian angel watching over you brother glad your still with us

  • @ltsgarage7780

    @ltsgarage7780

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ericgrant1593 Thank you. I could tell you stories but most just say. That much can't happen to one person. You think the bike crash was a good one. Around 40 minutes later when they got me to the hospital. The head doctor said to his team. "Don't cut on this guy. There is just something about him" wait until someone that knows his medical history to tell us what's wrong with him. So they did what they could to do until my girlfriend walked in. He said to her "what's wrong with him. Why am I getting the feeling I'm not suppose to cut him open & operate on him. She said to him. 30 days ago he had a major Heart Attack & he is on a couple of different Blood Thinners. If you had cut him open. He would have just blead out on you. So you would have killed him trying to save his life. The sowed up my lung, spleen, kidneys thru 2 little tiny holes they cut in my stomach area. (Othrascopicly) They also pulled 3 inverted ribs out of my left lung thru these same little holes. I've had 5 major heart attacks. 3 of which they jump started my heart. This doesnt even start to tell you everything that I've been thru. I'm a plumbing service contractor. I was talking to a long time customer a couple of weeks back. She asked me if I had "bought a new cat?" I said to her "What"? She then said to me. You've been through the 9 lives of your first cat. If I were you. I would buy another cat!! 😋

  • @dougschwarz6699
    @dougschwarz66994 жыл бұрын

    Knowledge not shared is knowledge wasted. Keep up the good work.

  • @FickleBoardsLtd
    @FickleBoardsLtd4 жыл бұрын

    “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble”. You’re walking the right side of the line.

  • @mbbeard3308
    @mbbeard33082 жыл бұрын

    Hey Brother, Since it is an older bike, try checking your intake seals on the intake manifold. I was having same issue on my 98 Evo and the seals were cracked. Runs great now!

  • @larrywilson7933
    @larrywilson79334 жыл бұрын

    I just found you a short while ago and really like your honesty. I love Harley’s and love to do my own work if I can. I started riding when I was about 10 or so (mini bikes), then at 16 got my first motorcycle, had 6 or 7 since then. I’m 62 now and I t’s been several years since I’ve had a motorcycle due to kids, divorce, etc., but going to get another one soon. I’m retired now and looking to enjoy some “me” time. Anyway I’m rambling, but I do like your channel very much and as a Christian it’s nice to be able to watch a motorcycle video without the cussing and other trash in it. Keep up the good work and be safe!

  • @rogereastman3187
    @rogereastman31874 жыл бұрын

    Here's what I learned from this video. Much more important than Motorcycles.....I learned that you are a decent, good man with a dang good heart. I'll keep tuning in for sure. You teach me, or at least remind me of where I have been lacking. Thanks for being you. Here's my two cents. Looking at that plug, I think it's still running leaner than it should. Of course, I realize 20 miles isn't a great rest. Just saying, on a air cooled engine I want my plug really brown. Not black and sooty, but definitely knocking down any white look to the ceramic insulator. But, that's just me brother.

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram24944 жыл бұрын

    I certainly understand your frustration and am sure glad that no damage occurred during that trip. Could have easily burned a hole in a piston. Now you are at least in a safe area and can fine tune it from here. Best of luck to you and your honesty is a big part of why I watch your videos. You remind me of me, only 35 years ago. I still ride almost daily. 2011 Super Glide.

  • @peterfreund539
    @peterfreund5392 ай бұрын

    Good on you for having the balls to admit you made a mistake, most wouldn't have your honesty. Like watching your channel.

  • @garryhorton9105
    @garryhorton91054 жыл бұрын

    An old mechanic once told me to run my old bonneville flat out on an open road then kill the engine whilst at high speed then pull the plugs and check colour to ascertain correct jetting. Love your videos man ,keep it up you’re great to listen to🙂

  • @chriscrookson8524

    @chriscrookson8524

    4 жыл бұрын

    We call that a "plug chop" in the UK. It's a reliable way of determining what happening with the main jet. Letting the bike tick over before you kill the engine to check the plugs doesn't give you a true reading.

  • @PeteR-ed9nd

    @PeteR-ed9nd

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wonder if that guy was at a shop in Chicago in the 60s cause a Mechanic at a triumph BSA shop told me the same thing..

  • @garryhorton9105

    @garryhorton9105

    4 жыл бұрын

    Chris Crookson you’re spot on!

  • @garryhorton9105

    @garryhorton9105

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pete R this guy came Melbourne Australia and did his apprenticeship at Frank Mussets in Melbourne. Frank was a retired Aussie racer from the 50’s.

  • @philvale5724

    @philvale5724

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi 👋, I am new to this bikers work shop, I am 70+ I have had old Bonneville Norton commando Norton dominator HD 1200s 1450FXR 1450 Deuce, I learn to ride a motorcycle when I was 11/12 years old, and passed my test at 17 , when I was in my teens I was told about this riding your bike, flat out, then hitting the Killswitch, this gives a very good indication, whether your bike is running rich or lean , and I have done the same with my cars, And I still believe at my age, you can still learn things, ride safe, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE.

  • @barryashby7263
    @barryashby72634 жыл бұрын

    Have just done the same thing with my 87 electraglide evo , kept up sizing the main jet till the plug looked the same colour , running a andrews ev 13 cam , the bike has 104 thousand miles on standard bore and bottom end , still runs strong , thanks for your videos , cheers from Australia 👍

  • @papasquatscott7615
    @papasquatscott76154 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I love your chill attitude and your willingness to share what you are learning with the rest of us.

  • @coyritch7856
    @coyritch78564 жыл бұрын

    I bought a springer softail in 1990...it had a mild cam and a Mikuni on it...still does, and I never had a problem. Still going strong. Can't beat the passing power of a Mikuni.

  • @coyritch7856

    @coyritch7856

    4 жыл бұрын

    BTW, it is a 1989.

  • @ronthibeau2862
    @ronthibeau28624 жыл бұрын

    Trial and error plus honesty keys to education. Loving the channel.

  • @chappy5694
    @chappy56944 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I have had a constant battle with my carb on my Fatboy and you have definitely given me some direction. Good to see a humble person like yourself doing videos on here.

  • @bobbyhenson1646
    @bobbyhenson16464 жыл бұрын

    Anyone who makes no mistakes is doing NOTHING! Love you videos. Learned a ton from this one. Can't wait for the next one.

  • @teh_major4106
    @teh_major4106 Жыл бұрын

    Mate, thanks for such a humbling video. I just inherited a rather rough, yet beautiful 87 Softail. I'm going to do this bike justice and take my time learning what she needs. This video has already helped me so much! Stay upright, love from down under.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Glad this was useful to you.

  • @austiny.5676
    @austiny.56764 жыл бұрын

    I love everyone of your videos. I'm still new into learning the in and outs of a motorcycle. Luckily we have good friends we make through the motorcycle community that will always be a helping hand. You are the man!

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, man.

  • @hankhamern5456
    @hankhamern54564 жыл бұрын

    Can appreciate your honesty, plugs always tell you alot, that being said we all forget the simplest thing's.

  • @JByb04
    @JByb044 жыл бұрын

    Nobody is perfect & humility goes a long way. I'm glad to see that you got your Iron Horse squared away. Keep up the good videos!!!

  • @goodluckcult3157
    @goodluckcult31574 жыл бұрын

    Great video man. I dig your honesty and the way you break down your process man. Keep up the good work

  • @ed9226
    @ed92264 жыл бұрын

    Keep doing what your doing, that's why the subscribe numbers are shooting upwards. Your logical trouble shooting process is so clear to follow. Thanks.

  • @busabobsgarage9876
    @busabobsgarage9876 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience. Think about what it was like before KZread. As you said, you learn from your mistakes, experience and shared knowledge.

  • @WheelzupMotorsports
    @WheelzupMotorsports4 жыл бұрын

    I like the honesty on this channel. Totally respect that

  • @andrewwilson6405
    @andrewwilson64052 жыл бұрын

    If you put the Mikuni back on raise the needle up one or two notches you’ll get more fuel to the engine, it was designed that way. The Harley carb is not necessarily made that way. you can download the manual for the Mikuni and it explains everything. including setting the accelerator pump how to select which jet(s) needs to be changed and how to diagnose lean / rich conditions throughout the entire throttle range . A Mikuni by the way is far more responsive than a cv carburetor, and very helpful when needing to pass. Keep going, good luck.

  • @oldpelicanaviator2057
    @oldpelicanaviator20574 жыл бұрын

    Just glad to watch somebody that is real and is keeping it real. You got more guts than I do in that respect. If ya put yourself out there criticism is gonna come. Myself I’m glad your doing the videos and putting yourself out there cuz I enjoy them all, so keep on going and hey brother “ take care of yourself”

  • @mangaswilliams4145
    @mangaswilliams41454 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos brother keep doing what you do don't let no one get you down we were put on this Earth to help one another thank you for being the man you are God bless you

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    God Bless you too, Amigo.

  • @toyotaco21
    @toyotaco214 жыл бұрын

    Dude ... you are a good genuine man! ... down to earth and way far from being showoff that you know everything ... as I mentioned in my comment from another video of yours ... I bought the same exact bike in beginning of August this year ... and I do not know jack crap about being a mechanic on a motorcycle or on my Harley ... but so far with KZread's help I have changed the main Oil (purge style), Prime and transmission .... and still learning to do the more challenging stuff ... even though wife keeps telling me "just take the darn horse to the dealer" ...LOL ... I know I will learn a lot from you man ... and also others who like to share like you ... peace brother ... you good man! and I enjoy your videos ...

  • @YogisCycleService
    @YogisCycleService4 жыл бұрын

    No one knows everything like you just said and we all learn every day. I have been wrenching for about a dozen years now and I love it and learn every day also. Just keep doing what youre doing. I know I have a long way to go also and if people want to constructively criticize my videos then so be it. Sometimes there are different ways to skin a cat and people need to remember that. Glad you got it figured out.

  • @michaelboyle1466
    @michaelboyle14664 жыл бұрын

    ...Now I'm gonna check the gap in my plugs. I've been running a Mikuni on my 88t.c. since I changed out my cam-plate, etc. This engine has run hot for the 10 years that I've had it, even with the original CV. Thanks Amigo. I get an education with every one of your videos...!

  • @jerryhubbard4461
    @jerryhubbard44614 жыл бұрын

    I had a 1994 Heritage. Purchased New. After playing around with the CV with no luck, I put a crane 490 cam in it, bought some header pipes and got rid of the crossover pipe, knocked out the plugs in the mufflers which left some back pressure, put an S&S E model carb and Toyota U-groove plugs, ND16 gapped at 38 and the bike cranked and ran like a sewing machine for 60,000 miles before I sold it. To this day I wish I had kept that bike. Toyota plugs have nickel cad plating that will not seize and I never had one to fowl. You need the S&S carb.

  • @bobb.9152
    @bobb.91524 жыл бұрын

    You just keep doing what you're doing you're doing fine. This is how we learn. You're a smart man.

  • @hdrk59
    @hdrk594 жыл бұрын

    Think I'll be checking the gaps on my bikes today...thank you for sharing

  • @maxheadflow
    @maxheadflow4 жыл бұрын

    While timing get mentioned, no one seems to say anything about what to do other than it is like too far advanced. Make sure your VOES switch is working. One thing to note if the motor is high compression and built with a tight squish, you'll need to back the timing off over stock. Start with at least 3 degrees. I saw mention that you have a Hi4. You can try a slower advance curve also.

  • @angelsuarez17
    @angelsuarez174 жыл бұрын

    Your experiences are my gained knowledge. Thanks my brother!!!!!

  • @natesilva3232
    @natesilva32324 жыл бұрын

    Glad your back home safe. When you mentioned the spark plug i laughed😂 i cant tell you as a young man how many time i had non gapped and pre gapped plugs and it took my uncle showing me how to gap these and how many times i had a vehicle run kinda shit cause the gap was starving or killing the vehicle. Not enough spark shut off, too much spark runs hot. I just be blown away by small mistakes like that

  • @tommydemis9094
    @tommydemis90944 жыл бұрын

    No worries brother... just keep on keepin on..... Love your channel and it's content... I have learned a lot from watching your vids... THANK YOU!

  • @walterperrault
    @walterperrault4 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled on your video and I admire and respect your honesty we all learn new things every day by experience or by others I just subscribed and honored to join you on this KZread journey

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Walter!

  • @gregkoe60
    @gregkoe604 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Ive got a Mikuni HSR 42 on my Evo and it runs great and never had a problem with it. Great carby. Cheers from Australia.

  • @loseyourlife4042
    @loseyourlife40424 жыл бұрын

    I personally watch your channel for the one fact about you dude and that is you are REAL and not one of these people that try to be hard as nails and a badass so to speak!!! Keep it coming and you and your ole lady are in 🙏🏻! Ride on!!!💯👊🏻

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Josh

  • @loseyourlife4042

    @loseyourlife4042

    4 жыл бұрын

    SaddleTramp yes sir💯🙏🏻

  • @joevillareal191
    @joevillareal1914 жыл бұрын

    Trial & Era, I think it was the plug gap. Keep up all the informative information... B Safe on You're trip this weekend. 👊✌& GOD BLESS

  • @jefffrayer8238
    @jefffrayer82384 жыл бұрын

    Love what you do and love the idea of people working together to solve a problem. You have a great platform for this. I'm quite interested in what you're dealing with cause I do have a '99 Evo Softail with a CV carb and a '02 Road King with the Mikuni carb. . I think you're on the right track and my Harley dealer says that the CV carb is hard to beat for trouble free performance. I don't have much to offer at the moment other than I would suggest letting the engine cool off before pulling the plugs on aluminum heads so the threads don't gall and get pulled out. I'd rather wait if possible than take the risk. I also use a touch of anti seize.

  • @hardtailsuicidaljockey6827
    @hardtailsuicidaljockey68274 жыл бұрын

    I'm a die hard S&S super E fan been running them for over 30 years. Love them!!

  • @jimconnaughton2947

    @jimconnaughton2947

    4 жыл бұрын

    A super E from San s would be the fix

  • @willhoggard645
    @willhoggard6453 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your honesty it takes a good man to say I was wrong!

  • @bobmcelver1484
    @bobmcelver1484 Жыл бұрын

    At 65 today, I started doing performance work on sport bikes way back in the early 80's.....Mikuni & Keihin CV's mostly. A few years later I got more into Mikuni flatslides when doing high end Suzuki and Kawi engines, later transitioning to dwarf car engines. If you can do a bank of four carbs, and do them right, one carb is a walk in the park. Fast forward to about 15 yrs. ago to present, once they heard that I use to do banks of carbs, I started having Harley guys bringing me their single Keihin CV's to mod them. They are an extremely good carb for what they are and to be honest, if you follow a given pattern with them, you can get them spot on almost the first time every time regarding EVO's. I've done a couple dozen at least and I think I had one or two come back for very minor tweaks.......Main jet 180-195, pilot jet 45-48, set your float per instruction, possibly shim your needle (usually one thin machine washer), adjust your idle screw 2-3 turns out, and bingo.....most often your done. Even with pretty substantial engine, breather, & exhaust mods, the CV does fine in most cases. Flatsides are great......got a bunch of performance out of them, but done right, CV's can cover a huge range.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info!

  • @jeremyaurand258
    @jeremyaurand2584 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy watching your videos

  • @paulhealey8221
    @paulhealey82214 жыл бұрын

    Lately I have been fine tuning my CV carburetor on my stock 93 EVO because the factory set it very lean to please the EPA standards. I recently installed a Yost brass air idle adjustment screw that is designed to protrude under the carburetor so you can make adjustments on the fly without taking your air cleaner off. I can now make rich/lean adjustments between the cylinders on the left side of the motor as I do spark plug readings every 100 miles. Yes that spark plug gap is critical! I have been restoring old vintage British sports cars for a very long time. I can tell you this, I had a brand new coil burst/explode i which threw oil all over my engine bay, yes.. coils are filled with oil to keep them cool. The reason why my coil burst was because the gap on my ignition points where set to small causing The coil to over heat. Thanks to your video showing when you first bought your EVO you heard some strange mechanical sound you thought where your lifters, but turned out to be a loose nut and worn parts in your primary. I am beginning to experience the same thing and immediately thought of the video you put out. So, thanks so much for sharing with all of us! I always do the same in my responses even though I don’t have a KZread channel. Anyway, I will pull the primary cover off this morning and do a inspection and at the very least adjust my primary chain. Keep the videos coming and let’s keep helping each other! Glad to see your sorting out that overheating issue. Actually, my EVO runs nice and cool, I’m sure yours will too once you dial things in. Your heading in the right direction!

  • @cancelchannel3394
    @cancelchannel33942 жыл бұрын

    Your becoming a Topshelf old-school Harley mechanic ")

  • @randallrydes
    @randallrydes Жыл бұрын

    Still rolling through your old videos. Great job thinking of spark plug gap.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Randall! Don't be too unimpressed as you go backwards. Lol

  • @spencerisom4541
    @spencerisom45414 жыл бұрын

    Well said. As a fellow evo owner I very much appreciate the knowledge.

  • @RatKingMoto
    @RatKingMoto4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos man, good to see you got it sorted out 👍

  • @bobberguy1
    @bobberguy14 жыл бұрын

    Glad you had a safe trip.

  • @ronaldwilson1807
    @ronaldwilson18074 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel mate! Keep it up! Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @whenim6462
    @whenim64624 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video. Did my old heart good to hear you quote Gods word to make your point. Good stuff. Thank you.

  • @rogershipman3578
    @rogershipman35784 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I have a 1995 Wide Glide with a Mikuni, and a couple of years ago was having the same overheating issue. Sitting in traffic the engine would start sputtering and popping until I got back up to speed and the engine cooled off. After trying just about everything I could think of and research, it turned out I had plugs that were too hot! I went back to the stock plugs and no more overheating.

  • @johnk815
    @johnk8154 жыл бұрын

    I was told the only way to really read plugs correctly is to install new plugs, take the bike at highway speed’s for 5+ miles, pull in the clutch and quickly cut the engine. Then coast to a stop and read the plugs. But I’m not a mechanic nor do I play one on TV.

  • @stevemcconnell9102

    @stevemcconnell9102

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is what I was told as well. Correct reading is from engine under full load.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stevemcconnell9102 That's something to consider. Next time I'll have my Mrs with me on a test run.

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    I found too that if you clean the plugs real good on a wire wheel, they are as good as new.

  • @larrymunday7519

    @larrymunday7519

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's called a plug chop, much more finicky on two strokes than four strokes. Put new plugs in, ride it wide open and kill it immediately, then pull them and look at the porcelain. Should be a gray color. His bike still needs to fatten up the jets a little.

  • @larrymunday7519

    @larrymunday7519

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's called a plug chop, much more finicky on two strokes than four strokes. Put new plugs in, ride it wide open and kill it immediately, then pull them and look at the porcelain. Should be a gray color. His bike still needs to fatten up the jets a little.

  • @thedisciple2660
    @thedisciple26604 жыл бұрын

    Amen! Lets share our knowledge! Thanks for the great videos! Be blessed brother!

  • @geoffozevans4500
    @geoffozevans45004 жыл бұрын

    All trial & error, if that was me I wouldn't have a clue what to do, at least you're exploring options good on you 👍😎

  • @MrPetrion
    @MrPetrion4 жыл бұрын

    i learned same as you, friend. now i'm old now and evidently starting to forget all of it.

  • @roberthagen7024
    @roberthagen70244 жыл бұрын

    Nobody knows it all .at least you have the brains to learn.im going out to check my plugs ive been having some of the same problems running hot.thanks bro an keep the videos coming. 👍

  • @JohnnieA9
    @JohnnieA94 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love your attitude and your channel. Thanks.

  • @rayss3323
    @rayss33234 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid. I also like your edits and flashbacks. On the overheating - a couple of thoughts - your idle sounds good, but still might be worth it to check for an intake leak - thats a quick overheater. Also, had an old racer tell me to never let the bike idle before checking plugs for color - idle circuit may be rich so not reflecting running condition. Good luck!

  • @fknthng

    @fknthng

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice job figuring out the issue...keep us up to date on it...

  • @larrys.3992
    @larrys.39924 жыл бұрын

    Your on the right path Grasshopper!

  • @harleyriderny69
    @harleyriderny694 жыл бұрын

    Great channel. Look forward to your new videos.

  • @Lanesplitter
    @Lanesplitter10 ай бұрын

    With today's gas and so many other variables making it difficult to read plugs accurately, I'd recommend getting a wideband AFR meter (AEM or Innovate) to dial-in your carb precisely. Like your style man 👍

  • @donaldbrooks7935
    @donaldbrooks79354 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video and I agree with everything you said and we can all learn from our mistakes

  • @paulfite720
    @paulfite7202 жыл бұрын

    Yo bro I like what you said steel sharpen steel. I got traded a 68 Galaxie 500 for a 883 that needs throttle cables and a rear tire but a nice bike. Im planning on puting a HSR42 carb on it when I replace the throttle cables . Im glad you mentioned your plug gap. Cause its something I generaly dont think of but will from now on. We tend to overlook the simple but important things some time. Its when you think you know is when you really dont know but if you know that before hand that's when you wise. I try to be smart enough to know I don't know. But you know how us guys are we don't stop for directions.lol

  • @brettcreech3490
    @brettcreech34904 жыл бұрын

    Love the vids brother. Keep it up. May God bless you always.

  • @stryker114
    @stryker1144 жыл бұрын

    My 98 Evo had a stock CV with a Dyno Jet Thunderslide kit when I bought it. Took it off, and put on a S&S Super E on. Took me a bit to get it dialed in. I live at 4,875' in altitude. I love it. It came with a variety of Jets I will experiment with this winter,but I can't be more satisfied with this carb..

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    S&S Makes good carbs.

  • @bigtom2067

    @bigtom2067

    4 жыл бұрын

    All carbs are goood just DEPENDS on your taste and motor set up !! I RUN A CV CARB IM AT 4,800 ALTUDE I HAVE NO ISSUES WITH CV CARB ! LIKE I,SAID I HAVE OVER 45+ YRS AS HARLEY DAVIDSON MECH!! WE DONT KNOW IT ALL WE LEARN AS WE GO! SADDLE TRAMP DROP ME LINE I BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU OUT BROTHER!!

  • @jasongolightly5554
    @jasongolightly55544 жыл бұрын

    thanks for that information I'm going to check my plug gap I'm having similar problems

  • @arthurleino
    @arthurleino4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like your going the right direction. All I know is my Shovelhead runs good with a Mikuni VM38. Ran good with a Delorto 38 pumper too. Mine has solid lifters 440t Sifton Cam and Sifton valve Springs.

  • @badsanta518
    @badsanta5184 жыл бұрын

    The Mikuni is a superior carburetor

  • @phillipmain6475
    @phillipmain64754 жыл бұрын

    Proper gap makes the engine run so much better. I was having some weird starting issues turned out bad gap.

  • @dciimho2798
    @dciimho27984 жыл бұрын

    Pretty much all the comments about running a chop test burn on the plugs is on target. While your pulling up to the house run at your normal speed for that area and chop the engine before slowing down for your driveway. Get it to the garage and check the plugs. Repeat for top end run and for a two up run, this should give you a good idea as to your rich/lean setup. Idle off and up is pretty much a matter of accelerator pump settings and not as important as mid range and up. I like your videos, keep em coming.

  • @exexpat11
    @exexpat114 жыл бұрын

    Touch and go. Live and Learn. Start with the simple solutions and move to the complex. No one should criticize but a suggestion should be welcome. Sounded good on the Hwy. Keeping an old bike on the road is a service to everyone.

  • @ianstradian
    @ianstradian4 жыл бұрын

    I learned the most from an old 1971 BSA 650 lighting. I was Young didn’t know what I was doing, and just had to have an old bike. The bike had been used and abused for 20 years when I bought it, and the work that had been done to keep it running was sub par at best, it cost me a lot just to keep it on the road. I’d fix one thing then something else would break. I finally sold the bike for half what I had in it, but it was a great teacher. Left hand drive too, which was fun, I’d toss the keys to a friend and watch as they made a fool out of themselves, and it would make a fool out of me on occasion too.

  • @bigrobnz
    @bigrobnz4 жыл бұрын

    love your channel and I love that bike!!! keep it coming.

  • @brian3013
    @brian30134 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy your videos take care brother

  • @pcontiman
    @pcontiman4 жыл бұрын

    great vibe on this channel.

  • @Matbug1812
    @Matbug18124 жыл бұрын

    I have my CV off my 94 Low rider now. Waiting on a slide from HD of Danbury Ct. 700 more miles and she flips 50k, i want it to happen before the snow flies, so ride on brother I'm out there with you!

  • @77xlchop
    @77xlchop4 жыл бұрын

    I hear that if you keep your sockets oiled they don't rust. works for me. 8) cool video, glad y'all made it back safely.

  • @ericwight919
    @ericwight9194 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos you on right track. I have 97 road king 80" evo with cam ,screaming eagle heads and ign. Vance and Hines pipe ,mikuni 42 .does 42 mpg . Just going back together after the 200,000 mile refresh. Wouldn't change her for anything. Live in Florida so i did rich mixture so stayes cool

  • @straightpipec6099
    @straightpipec60994 жыл бұрын

    Great video and good outlook.

  • @J2ROOSTER
    @J2ROOSTER4 жыл бұрын

    There are no mistakes, only multiple ways to not do something!

  • @steelhorsecountry5245
    @steelhorsecountry52454 жыл бұрын

    You are a wiseman an a true biker

  • @QU13TMAN
    @QU13TMAN4 жыл бұрын

    You said it yourself success is built on failure. To a guy like me who knows absolutely 0 you are a guru mechanically and in life! Very wise!

  • @motorcyclegarage2307
    @motorcyclegarage23074 жыл бұрын

    Always set the spark plug gap but never realised that it made that much difference!

  • @PeteR-ed9nd

    @PeteR-ed9nd

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mikunii has notch adjustment if I recall, but anytime you change oil, check your plugs, it doesnt hurt, and reading your plugs will tell you a lot about the internal condition of your engine..i used to have an engine with a lot of mods, it was getting a gap creep about 1000 miles, improved the grade of gas, it solved the problem. You never know till you try, good vid, great advice! I ran a dellorto one time

  • @jimw7916

    @jimw7916

    3 жыл бұрын

    It doesnt make very much difference! maybe a tiny tiny bit!

  • @horshak1
    @horshak14 жыл бұрын

    good show I didnt think about the plug gap either. If it still seems lean I would recommend a CV tuners kit be installed very easy and you will notice the difference.I also would recommend a dab of anti seize on those spark plug threads on all your bikes when reinstalling them.

  • @adamcaswell4178
    @adamcaswell41784 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos keep rocking:D

  • @naturalforlife6741
    @naturalforlife67414 жыл бұрын

    Good on you man.

  • @brianhanson8034
    @brianhanson80344 жыл бұрын

    Never stop learning ☺ I guess that leaves the flat- slide spare, maybe for a sportster...

  • @richardbrowning8829
    @richardbrowning88294 жыл бұрын

    Love your honesty. We learn by our mistakes, become knowledgeable, and then realise we really only know the basics. Have you checked for intake leaks?

  • @SaddleTrampTV

    @SaddleTrampTV

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have. It's sealed tight.

  • @t.t.kelsey7132
    @t.t.kelsey71322 жыл бұрын

    Right on brotherman..gr8 vid

  • @fatguyfromkfc2578
    @fatguyfromkfc25784 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @TOMMY52132
    @TOMMY521324 жыл бұрын

    Good channel I learned a lot from you already.

  • @les062
    @les0624 жыл бұрын

    That's the best way to check n tune any engine is see how the plugs look... Good job

  • @wanaraz

    @wanaraz

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought Evos run a little on the light side rather than chocolate color.

  • @les062

    @les062

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wanaraz .. Of course there's many variables, climate and load etc but usually side on rich coz gas is also coolant and lubrication

  • @CrossesbyCharlie
    @CrossesbyCharlie4 жыл бұрын

    If your coming thru Bryan Tx again let us know. We'll take a ride around town. I live on the same road as the store where y'all picked up the two gals

  • @davidson2004fatboy
    @davidson2004fatboy4 жыл бұрын

    That's WHAT I LOVE ABOUT YOU Bro.❤🙏 YOUR HUMBLE and YOU KEEP it REAL👍🙏YOUR NOT a KNOW it ALL and DON'T CLAIM to BE 👍🙏😎

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