Michael

Hi Andy,
that was my first thougt as well when reading this post.
Especially when it pops into the exhaust. A fixed timing advancer can cause these issues. Needs disassambly, some cleaning and greasing (only inside!) to work again.
It is always a good idea to check the timing advancer !

Prior to disassambly and just to check, remove the ignition…[Read more]

Thank you Mike and Tony,

yes, I am the german Michael and in constant contact with KK.
Good to hear that my photostories were helpful 😉

The choke system of the LTDs just enriches the mixture and has no impact to the butterfly valves (Drosselklappen).

In normal cases it is a kind of a ritual to turn the idle screw to adjust the idle speed when…[Read more]

Hi Lonesome Twins,
more girls than boys will attend ?
Something is going wrong ! 😉
Girls, don’t forget the self-adhesive mustache 🙂

Hi AtLarge,
that sounds good !

We may share some pics after DGR 😉
Cheers, Michael

That’s great news with your test results Beachcomber and probably as good as could be hoped for.

It’s also good to see your enthusiasm back and progress again being made on your twin project.

Keep up the good work

KK

P.S. Check your wanted post for response to a head

Not many excuses to not progress now. I’m looking forward to seeing your progress, health permitting.

Hi Andy,

seeing this in real life, ok on a dynometer, you can see they are bouncing even more than could be seen in the video.

The slides are really under heavy stress !

Cheers, Michael

I am pleased for you both Michael. I remember the first time I rode out with my Daughter. It is such a heart warming proud moment.

Here’s to many more for you

Hi Padders,

due to my lack of understanding the english language, I can’t clearly identify which tubes you mean.
A pic would help.

Is it the common tube between the intake boots? Where the vacuum gauges are to be connected during service?
You may seal them individually or leave the common connection tube, up to you as long as they are…[Read more]

Hi Magpie,

welcome to the Lonesome Twins.

I am sure you will get the needed support here !

Cheers, Michael

Good to see you back beachcomber.

Hope all is as well as can be expected. My fingers are crossed here.

good to see you reviving the twin project too. You’ve a target date now so stop typing and crack on . . . 😆 😆 😆

Great, thank you !
Cheers, Michael

Thank you very much !

This is absolutely not urgent.
Take your time.

Cheers, Michael

Hi Andy,

I like to order 3x two pairs.
That matches three Twins and are in total 12 “half moons, correct?

It is not urgent. Take your time and get some more orders 😉

Cheers, Michael

Not the cheapest ones, but great:
http://www.pingelonline.com/prodcat/fuel-valves.asp

http://www.pingelonline.com/motorcycle-fuel-valves/dual-outlet-3311-d-ch.asp

You may use a fuel tap with single outlet instead and a “T-shaped” connector between fuel tap and carbs.

Thread size at B-tanks is M22x1.

Cheers, Michael

Yeah Michael that is some meet there at Jacks Hill. I’ve not been their myself but some of our members have been. Maybe it’s a possible venue for the future?

It is quite an amazing gathering of classic bikes and probably priceless

I’m afraid I’m with Michael here. Things are fitted for a reason and as I can see from his picture that is good enough reason for me. The same can be achieved by fitting a 35T or 36T sprocket to the rear. They may be harder to find but probably a hell of a lot cheaper in the long run.

Hi Andy,
I am interested in two of them.
Sure postage to Germany is higher and accepted.
Cheers, Michael

Welcome hardride!

Some work to do that is not the easiest !

We will help you with parts and hints,
for sure.

Cheers, Michael (from Germany)

Hi Tony,
welcome !

I was on holidays for more than four weeks and a total of about 7.300km to and in Norway. My spouse on a Y1 (LTD, 1982) and me on a K1 (LTD, 1983). My uncle was with us on a Y2 (LTD, 1983).
http://www.z750twin.de/twin_modelle.htm

All three LTDs are very close to stock setup and had the same issues.

With the fully warmed…[Read more]

Hi Lonesome Twins,
we are back from Norway and have a lot to tell 😉
I have already started to post pics and stories at: http://www.caferacer-forum.de/viewtopic.php?f=177&t=12374&start=80
Hope you can see that.
Comments are in german language.

Here the pic and the situation I love most:
Looking at the “Midnight Sun” and let it shine into my…[Read more]