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e3steve wrote:Front brake lever switches didn't really appear on bikes until the early seventies...

Thanks Steve,

that makes a lot of sense, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something there.

Hey guys, I am finishing up putting my 65' dream together (it came in boxes), does anyone have a picture or could give a brief description of how the brake light switch for the front hand brake is actuated and wired? I have the foot pedal figured out, but I don't see a spot to mount a front brake li...

Hey guys,

First time tearing into a carburetor on a motorcycle and of course I forgot to determine where my start point was on my air mix screw, as well as my throttle stop.
What would be a good starting point (as far as turns) from a fully seated position?

Thanks!

Hey Guys,

Though I hate to admit it I may be a bit over my head with trying to bring my '65 CA77 back to life. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good vintage bike mechanic in the DFW metroplex (preferably north like Denton, Argyle, etc.)?

I believe it’s the actual slide but I don’t think hat test could hurt will do that as well next time I wrench and report Are you sure it's the slide in the carb - and not the handlebar slide ? I had fits trying to get my throttle to work smoothly...I finally figured out it was the handlebar throttle...

Is there a way to adjust/ tighten my starter chain? There seems to be a lot odd slack in my chain. So much so that at certain times I can hear the chain whip the inside of the right hand cover. Honestly not sure if this is a real issue as I am in the process of getting the bike back on the road but ...

Great info! I will run down this checklist and see if that helps. Bodie, What I have done in be past on my CL is lightly sand the culprit aluminum carb slide sleeve with a super fine sand paper and a light oil to capture any material. But I also have done these things listed in the past when the sti...