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Steady Progress, but not there yet. Jets & Pods

  • Thread starter Thread starter Scudder
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Followed your advice and spark was good after changing the plugs, but like you mentioned the old plugs were black. Put in new plugs, reinstalled the box and rejetted to stock. Started right up, went to the expressway (the true test of roadworthiness in the Chicagoland area) and it definitely goes faster than 85mph. Acceleration was great, and I could tell immediately that the 78 was happier with the box on. :clap: As of now... the 78 is good to go. I can't thank you enough (all of you), for your help and generosity.

PS: I wish someone would have told me earlier to get rid of the pods and put on the air box. KIDDING, JUST JOKING!:D I humbly admit my ingnorance when it comes to motorcycle mechanics.

God Bless

Scudder
 
Glad everything worked out!

Now that its running, take some time and really read your "Mega Welcome" thread. Your initial time investment will pay off 10x over when your on the side of the road trying to troubleshoot an issue. Plug chops are something really easy to do and its an easy way to see how your bike is running in each of the fuel circuits. Look at your plug wires for cracks or signs of age. Check your intake boots and o-rings. Just because the boots are soft doesnt mean they are good. Check where the boot meets the mounting flange for cracks in the rubber.

Again: Fuel, Air, and spark are the basic requirements for a combustion engine. If you understand the mechanics of a combustion engine, and you trace each requirement back to its roots (ie: fuel, Starts at the tank, then the petcock, then the fuel hose, then carbs, etc.) Its a lot easier to track down a problem.

Good Luck and be safe.
 
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