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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 01:47 PM
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I'm glad to have learned the word that describes some of life's frustrations. Thanks johnjzjz.

good luck with the starting issues skynet2112
 
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by coax9952
Considering That is a Signature , Not a political "Post". And JZ is probably one of the Most knowledgeable individuals on this Site, Don't be twitchy about the Sig and give us some more info so we can try and give you some good answers
yes he knows his stuff
 
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Old Jul 13, 2021 | 07:46 AM
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If it's been sitting for 15 years wouldn't refitting the entire intake make sense. Get rid of dried up/cracked O-ring/rubber bands and make sure there's no vacuum leaks?

Polotics??? Enjoy the show
 
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Old Jul 13, 2021 | 08:03 AM
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Sooo, please let us know what ignition you have so we can help you get the old girl running.As Ripsaw mentioned,go thru that carb again and clear all the jets. too. No politics here,we’re here for advice.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 05:18 AM
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its has a Crane H-1 ignition in right now and I think I'll change it back to a points system.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 05:25 AM
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I don't mean to offend anyone. I'm just tired of everything having some pollical statement.
All I want to do is get my old HD running. And I believe that has absolutely nothing to do with politics.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SkyNet2112
I don't mean to offend anyone. I'm just tired of everything having some pollical statement.
All I want to do is get my old HD running. And I believe that has absolutely nothing to do with politics.
That's a "SIGNATURE" at the bottom of johnjzjz's post. Each person can an a 'signature' that automatically shows up every time you post. Just like my statement about how intelligent I think I am. Don't take anything personnal. There are some very helpful people here.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 07:12 AM
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Throw the crane away, it's lousy on a kicker only bike.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 06:57 PM
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Plan is to put points and condenser in this weekend and see what happens
 
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Old Jul 14, 2021 | 07:32 PM
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You have a mechanical advance ? Crane H-1 doesn't use one.
 
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