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Forum: Airheads 05-15-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 788
Posted By cam14
+1, I had a failing condenser on an BMW 2002...

+1, I had a failing condenser on an BMW 2002 race car that was hard to track down, fine when cold but randomly fail once hot. Get towed back to the pits and was find again or sometimes idled rough....
Forum: Old's Cool 05-09-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,156
Posted By cam14
In the factory lower shock mount location, the...

In the factory lower shock mount location, the motion ration looks close to 1:1. When you move the shock mount point further up the control arm, then the motion ration changes. The net effect of...
Forum: Airheads 05-07-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 919
Posted By cam14
I do not claim to be an expert but I have work...

I do not claim to be an expert but I have work for several OEMs and large oil companies. It is common practice for OEMs to sub out a great deal of their branded products. IE, do really think Sears...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-30-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
Good looking gale on a great bike, what’s not to...

Good looking gale on a great bike, what’s not to like? But wait, there might be a reason why no evidence of a wedding ring, she might be a bit too proud of her cycles. :hmmmmm

Just expressing...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-30-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By cam14
Thanks for sharing, really great pics.

Thanks for sharing, really great pics.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-29-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
I think you are correct but cannot prove it. And...

I think you are correct but cannot prove it. And Rita must have at least been part of the inspiration for Jessica Rabbit.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-18-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 361,843
Posted By cam14
Looks like a fun build though not my personal...

Looks like a fun build though not my personal taste. Brings back fond memeries of my 74 XL 100. Thanks for sharing.

And here is a real steem powered bike....
Forum: 2 smokers 04-16-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 553
Posted By cam14
Did a little internet research for you. The...

Did a little internet research for you. The answer is "no". The DT 50 has a bore and stroke of 1.59 x 1.54 inches making 2.99 CID.

The DT 80 has a bore a stroke of 1.93 x 1.63 inches making...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
It might be ridiculous yet still intriguing.:D...

It might be ridiculous yet still intriguing.:D Assuming that the air box is tightly sealed and the only intake port is the stock port under the seat, then could you build a custom seat with a cut-out...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-10-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,397
Posted By cam14
Interesting topic, from this one American’s...

Interesting topic, from this one American’s perspective, the older equipment is more visceral, more of a direct connection with the machine. Generally speaking, I also enjoy working on the older...
Forum: Thumpers 04-05-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Think about it this way, with a more restricted...

Think about it this way, with a more restricted exhaust flow (IE muffler restricting air flow out of the engine) then the spent gasses are not going to efficiently exit the combustion chamber, thus...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-03-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 604
Posted By cam14
Just a guess on my part, even though you said the...

Just a guess on my part, even though you said the carbs are clean, maybe something loose from the gas tank passed to the carb and blocked the main jet or something like that? Can you install an...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-02-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
Going with the Zundapp theame ...

Going with the Zundapp theame
http://www.kjtools.se/zundapp/bild/miss1.jpg

http://www.kjtools.se/zundapp/bild/miss2.jpg

http://www.kjtools.se/zundapp/bild/miss3.jpg
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Forum: Thumpers 04-01-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Nice looking brace. I also have a bit of a wobble...

Nice looking brace. I also have a bit of a wobble at higher freeway speeds. I always thought it was due to the sail boat sized front fender catcher air. Looking forward to hearing if your brace cures...
Forum: Thumpers 03-29-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
PM me your e-mail and I send them, don't mind...

PM me your e-mail and I send them, don't mind posting pics here but do not have a hosting site and cannot post pic directly to this site.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-26-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 979
Posted By cam14
Here is a thread for you: ...

Here is a thread for you:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395762
Forum: Old's Cool 03-25-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
IMHO, the whites of your eyes are photoshopped to...

IMHO, the whites of your eyes are photoshopped to be extra white, and they goofed up. Hard to tell, maybe she is really crossed eyed.
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Just shareing, so happy, after being in a...

Just shareing, so happy, after being in a non-running state for over a year, I finally got my 85 XL600R back up and running again. I've upgraded to a big fin head with a custom mid cam from...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-24-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,549
Posted By cam14
That is a great pic, love the look in his eyes. ...

That is a great pic, love the look in his eyes. Not sure how old that guy is but sure he is older than me and hope I still have that much fire when I'm his age. I'm pushing 50 so I'm on the right...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-20-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 579
Posted By cam14
off topic, the second plug in the modern hemi is...

off topic, the second plug in the modern hemi is a "waste" spark for emisions.
Forum: Thumpers 03-20-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
There is typically a copper washer on both side...

There is typically a copper washer on both side of the line with the banjo bolt going through them, therefore the banjo bolt is suppose to be 2 coppers washes longer. Hope this makes sense. Have...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-20-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,549
Posted By cam14
Speaking from my personal experience, I gain a...

Speaking from my personal experience, I gain a great deal of satisfaction knowing that I did it. It does not matter if I’m on the track in my car or on the trails on my motorcycle, or winning the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Just a suggestion on my part, think this would...

Just a suggestion on my part, think this would work but have not done it myself. Use slightly shorter screws (maybe file tips off of current screws) and fill hole with non-harding RTV when you are...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-05-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
http://bikeshop246.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/e5b...

http://bikeshop246.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/e5b9b3e9878ee6a798e79baee9bb92e8a3bde4bd9ce68980e6a49ce69fbbe5ae981953-3-1964-152.jpg?
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Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-28-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 405
Posted By cam14
Welcom to Houston. It is flat and uninteresting...

Welcom to Houston. It is flat and uninteresting around here and most car drivers are dangerous. North side outside of Houston has Sam Houston State Park which has interesting and fun trails. Most...
Forum: Thumpers 02-28-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 652
Posted By cam14
Just sharing an opinion, while the price is...

Just sharing an opinion, while the price is tempting, be prepaired to do a great deal of work to that bike if you buy it. It also would be wise of you to learn a little more about what you might...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-21-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,249
Posted By cam14
Honda made a suprising number of configurations...

Honda made a suprising number of configurations that added up to around 350. The CB and CL 350 twins, 350 Four, SL 350 (twin), SL 350 (single) that later turned into the XL350 (single) and the...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-19-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 526
Posted By cam14
Might consider posting this in the Thumper...

Might consider posting this in the Thumper section also.

Pull the spark plug, if wet then flooded. If dry and flaky, then going lean. Also check the stator to make sure it is still creating...
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
replace factory air box

In the process is putting my XL600 back together and want to do something a little different with the air filter. I would like to install dual air filters directly on the carbs and by-pass the...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-28-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,952
Posted By cam14
+1, thanks for share those pics, very cool and...

+1, thanks for share those pics, very cool and looks like a lot of fun.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-17-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,405
Posted By cam14
An easier way to diagnose your problem is to...

An easier way to diagnose your problem is to perform a leak-down test. Set at TDC (Top Dead Center) apply compressed air through the spark plug hole via the leak-down tester. If you can hear air...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 01-13-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 7,891
Posted By cam14
A little late to this thread but I'm also in...

A little late to this thread but I'm also in Kingwood, In the process of rebuilding my XL600. Think everything will be ready for the Forest by March. I might gotten the freshly rebuld engine...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-30-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,484
Posted By cam14
Looks like a lot of fun and you've done a great...

Looks like a lot of fun and you've done a great job re-purposing that XL250. If you do a leak down test and results are acceptable, then would not be too concerned with a little smoke.
Forum: Old's Cool 10-23-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11,200
Views: 5,749,728
Posted By cam14
Ooops, hope all those uber reliable Volkswagens,...

Ooops, hope all those uber reliable Volkswagens, Porsches, and Subarus do not find out that they are a flawed design. Plus and airplane engines like Continental and Lycoming and sure many more.
...
Forum: Old's Cool 10-06-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,338
Posted By cam14
Nice job on the whole system, what did you use...

Nice job on the whole system, what did you use for baffling for the home made muffler?

TIA
Forum: Thumpers 09-13-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,528
Posted By cam14
The heat wrap I used on my race car, soaked it in...

The heat wrap I used on my race car, soaked it in water before installing it made is stretch a bit and easier to contour. When it dried, it took the shape very well. Then coated it in high temp...
Forum: Thumpers 09-13-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Aftermarket header and muffler?

I’m getting some engine work done to my 85 XL6, big fin head, cam, and other stuff. I still have the stock header and muffler. The stock muffler is not has heavy as it looks (to me anyway). Is...
Forum: Thumpers 08-19-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7,983
Views: 718,359
Posted By cam14
Looks like I need to two standard over sizes over...

Looks like I need to two standard over sizes over stock on my 85 XL 600 piston. That works out to be 100.5 mm. Are there standard compression pistons available? I have not been able to find Honda...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-05-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 421
Posted By cam14
That is a good looking tyre. My non-running...

That is a good looking tyre. My non-running CB450 has 18x4 Dunlop on the rear. There is room by the swing arm for wider tyre but the space by the center stand is maxed out. If you were to use the...
Forum: Thumpers 07-20-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By cam14
This has been addressed in the XL600 mega thread....

This has been addressed in the XL600 mega thread. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245878. As was stated here and the mega thread, most likly the oil pump is not sealing against drain...
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