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Recent content by HarlemShake

  1. HarlemShake

    78 gs750C direct swing arm swap?

    First post in the forum, I’m sure there’s a thread out there about this, but apparently there’s no search function in the forum ‍♂️. Riding season is over, I’m in the PNW, and while the bike is down for the remainder of the year, I have some modifications I’d like to do. my main thing is a...
  2. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    Alright, so the condensers did the trick. I set the floats and tuned them today and it’s running like a champ! Thank you all for your input and advice!
  3. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    Awesome and thank you. Yes I’m already doing the valve clearances. so, I replaced the condensers. The bike is running much better. However, now that I’ve got the color tune on it I can’t get a good air fuel adjustment. So, my jets are too big. I’m having a hell of a time finding the correct...
  4. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    I’m hoping to be able to ride this thing back and forth from Portland and Seattle. Any other upgrades you guys can suggest for more reliability would be greatly appreciated. its my first bike, and I’m enjoying it a lot. Just don’t want to end up on the side of the road 100miles from home lol.
  5. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    I’m definitely leaning more ignition. I’ve cleaned the tank, I’ll probably coat it soon just to be safe. Vacuum is working well, to the petcock and petcock is clear of any debris. I’ll report back once I have installed the points and condenser. should have it done tonight or tomorrow. Thank you...
  6. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    I ordered condenser and points from a reputable dealer, should be here today. I’m thinking ignition too. It idles fine, it’s under load where it misses. I’m definitely going to convert to the Dyna S later this summer, just want to make sure the bike is running right before I start making changes.
  7. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    No, I was on a full tank when I left the house. Fueled the day before.
  8. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    I set them at 25mm as-well. They still need a little adjusting, but I’m not sure that the floats would cause power surges. It literally jolts as if I’ve got power then bogs, then jolts again and back fires. It’s a cycle.
  9. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    You may be right, I’ll get some on order and see if that’s the culprit. Considering I changed the coil packs and nothing came of it, that could be it. I was getting pretty frustrated with everyone telling me it’s the “Carbs”. I’ve gone through those things 5 times in the past 3 weeks.
  10. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    Yes, the valves didn’t need adjusting. I did clean and adjust the points.
  11. HarlemShake

    VM26SS issues?

    I have a 78 GS750C, I got the bike about 2 months ago. Cleaned the carbs, rebuilt them and it ran like a top! Took the bike out for my first “long ride” (60+ miles), at about the 40 mile mark the bike started surging and cutting out, popping and back firing. I limped the bike home via back...
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