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With a bad battery the regulator/rectifier will not function correctly, new battery should solve your light problem. I had same problem, solved with new battery.
Make sure on new cable that you set the free play to 1/2 mm. This will give you maximum decompression when operated.
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One of mine has a 38rear with 14 front for running around the 55 roads. It pulls it ok, I have 40T's one the others for better highway power. Stcok ratio is 15/43. My 14/40 is slightly taller.
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Problem now is this old frame has a weld. mannnnn o man. I just wanted to get the good frame painted and hope i wouldn't need to get into the rh cover. I have to now because of the busted decompression cable.
uploading pictures. Perhaps I just switch over to other frame. If I cut it off then what? plus i have a leak from gasket (RH) that sprays a slight mist to rear tire.
Also the choke, I don't have the handle bar mount. Is there a tapered choke that works in steps? TT? I have one that's not long enough from a dt.
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Wow, that's buggard up. Other than cutting the peg off the only choice would be to pull the motor out of the frame. The main side cover doesn't need to come off to replace the cable, just that little cap right where the cable is attached, but is right behind the foot pedal.
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Yeah, po probably busted the bolt and well he did just buy that new welder.
I'm a dumb ass for taking my chances. I have a good frame that's just rusted up in need of love.
I will pull the motor out and fix up all the leaks, rocker head, sprocket ratio and carb jet. Then I'll see if my jeep can hold it up on a bike carrier.
Anybody know about my previous question regarding choke. I am looking for a tapered one in steps (holds its self open). I am missing hardware and linkage to handle bar
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For these carb the handlebar mount is the only setup they come in, The '90's E models had the on carb knob style that will most likely fit, and I've wanted to try one myself but they are $45 new , and that's the only way a person will find them. Mine are all rather crappy.
Is ther any way you could cut the peg off and just re tap the holes?
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YES I will cut the peg off and re tap it. I have to get an angle grinder 1st.
I will still evidentially switch frame over as this frame is not street legal paper wise.
i have to pull the rh cover to fix the gasket as well.
Surprised their isn't an alternative to the choke. My DT100 plunger is about a 1/2" too short. Bet their are other options.
I've 2 of these carbs with dangling wires
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