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Wanted, late 80's Evo owner to test a part

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by kenfuzed, Jun 28, 2007.

  1. kenfuzed

    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    I'm looking for someone who owns a late 80's evo motorcycle that's still running the stock Keihin butterfly carburetor. I have a tuning part that I need tested to see if it will work correctly on a running bike. The part will be provided for free in exchange for some feedback.

    Bike and owner should be in the US and a frequent user of this board. Please contact me and I'll explain more.
    kenfuzed, Jun 28, 2007
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    ken now that sound's like a fair trade
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    cowboy, Jun 28, 2007
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    kenfuzed Administrator Staff Member

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    Hopefully I 'll find a taker. It's interesting that when you start looking around just how few stock bikes are out there with that original carburetor still in use.
    kenfuzed, Jun 29, 2007
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    How did your part work? I am still using the original Keihin on 85 FLHT and it runs good. Just completing a top end gasket kit.
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    Might check with California Phil he has a shop full of bikes
    hotroadking, May 28, 2014
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Now that sounds like a taker for Kens part
    cowboy, May 28, 2014
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    I have an Ironhead sporty with a butterfly Keihin that could use some help. It's on a 1977 XLCR
    calif phil, May 29, 2014
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dang a 77! I didn't know you worked on newer bikes... :D
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    Old bikes are fun to ride but man have things came along way. Those Ironheads will vibrate your fillings out.
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    guess I can go back to the old iron heads I don't have any filling any more , Just aftermarket teeth LOL
    cowboy, May 30, 2014
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    Earnestine is a 1989 ultra classic with stock everything. Currently she is waiting a rebuild in the garage, and certainly needing a carb overhall. She was a joy to ride, I would ride IN her not ON her. I am going to need lots of help in rebuilding , rewiring her and locating parts. I still cant't figure how you can love a machine!!! One of the first big jobs is how to repair deteriorated after market chrome. Will this part hurt her?
    Hogdog, Jun 1, 2014
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    hogdog , on your chrome it depends on how bad it is , if it's pealing rechromeing is best , then there;s power coating or paint , theres a lot of good info on here for the engine work
    cowboy, Jun 2, 2014
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    Cowboy, I have pick up a lot of good tips on this forum, really good stuff. Thanks for the tip on the chrome, as noted in a previous post the chrome on my later bikes ('96 & '08) seem to be a far worst problem then Earnestine.
    Hogdog, Jun 3, 2014
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    if your chrome just need a little elbow grease I use Gords polish www.gords.us is the web site on the bottle , I've been using it for some years now ,if you look them up they have videos & what all it will do & more ,my lower legs on my 94 had never been cleaned good about 1 hour & a few Beers there close to looking like chrome ,I think it cost me $20-30 & I have had this bottle about a year done many sets of alum truck wheels can't count how many bike parts , he out of Texas down by corpis Christy some where, I use the green bottle
    cowboy, Jun 3, 2014
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