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@@wolfeyes9357 yeah. Blame me. It's user/owner error. I think when I locked down the magneto I closed up the points and farked up the timing. In addition to that I need to get into the pushrods and replace the intake seals. I'll get there................................... eventually.
I got a electronic distributor, a place on the east coast. Goblin works or something, timing for dummies even. Incredible.. edit; vicious circle works, 399 dollars or, callm, I only see the big twin circuit breaker, I got mine 10 years ago, which btw, I been laid up for several years now from pre back surgery, blah, but, the place apparently changed hands and website, one used to find it under sporty parts, there are other manufacturers of electronics circuit breaker but they got the easiest to time and the best price. So or Google, vicious cycle parts ironhead electronics circuit breaker. Best wishes
@@Mic6S Thanks for the insight. This thing is an old 6v with no battery and from what I could find I'd be replacing, or adding, pretty much a whole new electrical system to get one of those installed.
@@averageguyadventures is that magneto brand new? looks like you took it right out of the box. keep it! i've got a new electronic ignition in a 28 year old 1200 sporty and it doesn't work any better than my old magneto. keep it; the whole thing! you'll be sorry if you get rid of it!
Mine also was running much better on the front cylinder. Turned out, i had to adjust the rear exhaust valve just a little more loose for some reason, but, it did the trick. Could also be as simple as a leaking intake manifold O-ring. They are very finiky. Spray carb cleaner around the intake O-rings while it running. Youll know real quick if one is leaking. Oh, and the front cylinder is running hotter than the rear simply because its firing every time. 😊
@@jerrymercer7683 thanks for the tips! I think I've seen most of the solutions you mention but it's reassuring to get feedback that's current, instead of relying on old random forum posts that I just happen to find and can never find again.
@@jeffysueThanks for the suggestion. The audio on this stinks but it's pretty accurate, just....off. They're both going but the front is running way hot. I still need to mess with the timing, adjust the pushhrods, and get the idle down as it sounds like it wants to take off. And I have new intake seals coming for the manifold.
@@dogpaw775 it has a title "situation." As for selling, I've got a love/hate relationship going on right now. I would sometimes love nothing more than to chuck this thing off a bridge. But I would hate to have wasted the last two years and not see this through.
I just love a magneto on an old Sportster. To 99% of bikers magnetos are Voodoo Science. In reality they are very reliable and simple. Great channel buddy.
@@johnranallo424 the more I learn about this old bike the more it feels like I'm privy to some great secret. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the compliment!
@@jimmypagezoso244 thanks for the compliment! I'm not an expert since I'm still working on the whole "getting her running" part but I can always share what I know to help you out.
Nice video. If you're looking for extra room, I'd suggest minimizing the size of some of your items. No need for an eyeglass case to size of a thermos. Ditto the can of bug spray. You can carry the same items in 1/4 the space you're consuming - giving you room for 2 gallons of water.
@@merchantmariner6132 thanks for watching and thanks for the tips. I'm a pack rat so a lot of the stuff I carry is WAY overkill for a "normal" person. I'm slowly figuring out I don't need a metric crap ton of crap just to enjoy myself but it's a long road ahead.
I get it. I have the same pack and it's got tons of room. As an example, Off! Sells insect wipes that take up the same room as a pack of leaders, so you can ditch that huge spray can.
The engine is wet-sumped, you can hear it. Pull the plugs and kick it until oil stops coming out of the breather tube in the crankcase (with an oil pan underneath). Then you have to check all the basics because it isn't even popping. Are you getting fuel squirting in the carb when you twist the throttle? Are the plugs sparking when you kick it? If no to either, figure out why. Then go back and check the timing, and make sure that your pushrods are properly adjusted.
@@jerryjackson5939 Thanks for stopping by, truly. I've actually watched most of your vids as I've been working on this thing just to keep my spirits up. The pile of kitty litter under the bike is hiding a pool of oil from my wife (forgot the oil pan 🤦🏽♂️). I've got fuel squirting, but I don't have spark with the mag on or off the bike, even after using a drill to spin it. I've got a new one coming that's hopefully full of sparks that it wants to share.
@@jerryjackson5939 no. I originally thought it was the coil but I've replaced that, the condenser, the points, and the grounding terminal assembly to no avail.
@@averageguyadventures my 1959 XLCH magneto wouldn't spark and it ended up being something grounding to the stud where the wire attaches to for the handlebar button to kill the mag.
@@jerryjackson5939 if this new magneto doesn't change my situation then checking my wiring is the next step. I rewired the bike by just attaching new lengths to old and then pulling the old out so I have the new routed the same way. I moved my handlebar kill switch wire to a new two way switch by the regulator so it's on my list of suspects, too. I'm thinking eventually I'll figure it out but it's frustrating as all get out.
Well, everyone is different, standards and what is acceptable. For you, it is great I am sure, but, for a paying client, it would not be up to the standard as would be expected. Still though, good for you, well done. We do not know if this is your first rod rebuild, we guess it is your own rod, and you must be very happy with what you done. Some of us are professional rod builders and we have an eye for detail, what we know the client would expect as "standard". I am not knocking you, or even criticising your work, you have done better than most "keyboard warriors", but I must say, and this is positive comment only. Do not do what you have done for a paying client.
@@kiwisafa101 Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the comment. Don't worry about criticizing, it helps me grow. It is the first rod I've rebuilt and it is just for personal use. Rest assured I'd never throw a rod I've tinkered with up for sale without first informing the buyer I'm a total noob. I can absolutely respect that it takes decades to attain a level of trustworthy professionalism in rod building and I'd never be one to disrespect that. That's why anything I'm rebuilding is coming straight from ebay and going directly into my own collection. The rods I rebuild are precious to me and I'm not getting them so somebody else can buy them and pass them down to their children. I get them so I can pass them on to my own.
@@motorradjim thanks! I can't take credit though. I fell into a interwebs black hole one day, got lucky and stumbled across it. Since my bike still isn't running I'm not even sure I have a '64. Just a frustrating paperweight.
Eventually. Episodes 1-7 had me optimistic. By episode 8 I found this bike was seriously damaging my calm. Just know that there is behind the scenes tinkering, and I'm still plowing ahead. Slowly.
Had similar issues with my 1970 XLCH, a beast to start! Mine needs a new generator and/or alternator I believe. It is in long storage for now though...Will follow your channel to see how you get on!
If you don’t hear it coughing/barking/backfiring within like 10 kicks, don’t waste your time. I kicked my 69 to death trying to get it started. It needed a new condenser and proper timing. Go back to the basics and recheck point and plug gaps, timing, etc… you got this
I don't remember the brand, sorry. It was just some I had around. I do remember it was for shoes and it was nothing fancy, just some basic stuff from Wally World.
I put it in a waterproof case to avoid scuffs and then..... Electrical tape. Lots of it to just hold it there. All the way to the side edges of the Slash body and also over the top of the GoPro and to the rear of the Slash to hold the camera at an angle. If I had to do it again, and actually owned this car (this one is my kid's) I'd probably use one of the adhesive GoPro mounts on the top of the body. Pro tip: If you go that route and don't mind a permanent mount, use a Skin Tac wipe after you clean the surface and before you mount the adhesive base.
