Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - December 2008 - (Page 66)

SPECIAL FEATURE STORIES BENCH TIPS point’s gap on this things worked a lot better when set to .012, but in truth it’s probably been 30 years since I worked on one of those things. Husky Hunting Mark, Just purchased an old mid to late 70's Husqvarna, winter project from a small engine shop. They didn't know what year or model. but thought it might be a 390. Have attempted to find a source on line to plug the frame and engine numbers into to get information on year and model. But no luck. What source is available for the info? Frame #ML29870, Engine #29870 Thanks! Breezy Rider & Company Via e-mail I’m not sure what you were using as a key word, but try typing in vintage huskys and you’ll find more sites than you can shake a stick at. My favorite is John LeFevre’s Vintage Husky at www.vintagehusky.com. You can also reach him at (760) 744-8052. I’m quite certain he’ll be able to pin point the exact moment of your bikes birth for you. Jardine Jetting Bench Racing #105December 2005 Even though this issue will be in your hot little hands sometime well before Christmas, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and healthy and Happy New Year, and to thank you for supporting Bench Racing and Walneck’s. Mark Z Cooked Condenser Hi Mark, I have a 1966 Suzuki A100 that has no spark. It was previously diagnosed as having a bad condenser. I got the bike along with a new condenser that the owner ordered from a Suzuki dealer. The condenser was different than the original, so I took the bracket off the new one and brazed it in the right place and installed it, no spark. So I will try to make this as short as possible. Points are new, ignition switch is working properly, points are set at .015, all wiring is intact and untouched, new plug and have tried new used coil. I have no repair manual for this bike nor can I find any info on the web. Does this bike need a battery to run? I know this is a very simple system and I feel like an idiot not being able to figure it out. I did take a test light and go from one of the lighting coil wires to the wire coming off the coil and when kicking the Presents Q Q By: Mark Zimmerman bike over the test light blinks which tells me the points are probably doing their job but possibly the coil or condenser isn’t? Thanks for your time and any ideas you might have to help me fix this oddball little bike. Mike Via e-mail Condensers are extremely sensitive to heat; brazing the bracket to it most likely ruined it. So start with a new one. The condenser can be mounted anywhere it has a good a ground, it just has to be wired properly, typically it’s connected to the ground side of the coil or points so don’t be afraid to hang the little bugger where it’s most convenient for you, and then run the wiring anyway you need to. Also as I recall the Bench Racing A A Mark, I wonder if I could ask you a quick question please - I have a 1995 Yamaha Virago with an aftermarket Jardine pipe. I just changed the plugs and something strange occurs when the engine gets hot. When I accelerate in any gear it Q 66 December 2008 | WALNECK’S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER® I WALNECKS.COM http://www.vintagehusky.com http://www.WALNECKS.COM

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Walneck's Classic Cycle Trader - December 2008 Contents American The Buzz w/ Buzz Walneck Motorcycle Tips w/ Mike Brown 1988 Harley Davidson KLH 883 When Fools Rush In - You, the Law, and Your Next Restoration Project 1963 Parilla 125 Wildcat Test Chrome Plating by John Gunnell 1955 NSU 250 Max Events Listings & Advertisements Bench Racing w/ Mark Zimmerman British Biker of the Month Port-A-Chopper K-Model by Buzz Walneck BUB 2008 by Somer Hooker European Japanese Motorbikes & Scooters Memorabilia Antique Cycle Clubs The Vard - America's Lost Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Want Ads How to Place a Word Ad How to Place a Photo Ad Area Code Directory How to Subscribe Let Us Help With Your Event

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