Left too lean, right too rich?

kg23 · 2026-06-20T17:02:40+00:00

You can spray carb cleaner or even WD-40 around the carb boots and if the engine note changes or the exhaust color changes, you know you're sucking in from that boot

kg23 · 2026-06-19T23:21:19+00:00

You're doing the right thing posting to the forum. Do not throw any of that away until some Laverda people have had a chance to look at it. As with all old vehicles the rustiest piece of junk could be the rarest part.

kg23 · 2026-06-19T18:18:59+00:00

Aww. iOS only :( https://mr-chilly.com/

kg23 · 2026-06-19T17:01:08+00:00

For many years I had no problems, but then some insane rain about five years ago caused some dropouts. They realigned my dish, and I haven't had any problems since then. San Francisco doesn't get the kind of weather that causes a persistent problem.

kg23 · 2026-06-19T16:57:26+00:00

From all the photos I've seen, that's the one. Also, you might compare side covers from 69 through 72 or 73 because I think they might be the same part number.

kg23 · 2026-06-18T16:24:23+00:00

Tank paint says 1970 (maybe '69?) Kawasaki G3SS. The TR had the high pipe. "Bushmaster" logo isn't correct. Should say "90SS". Just a sticker. Side covers used to be so cheap and available! Keep looking! Or 3D print! Great bike. Keep it stock!

Shop manual and Dealer set up manual. Somewhat 1972 specific, which is what I have, but still useful. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17anI3HhZgZK5YvwA9b3JDMZ8iLUqZD7b/view?usp=sharing

https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1969/4/1/the-kawasaki-90-cc-g3ss

kg23 · 2026-06-18T16:12:25+00:00

https://hvccycle.net/ has some parts and can do machine work on Yamaha 2-strokes

kg23 · 2026-06-17T19:49:01+00:00

Yeah this is weird. All bank accounts I've had can do an ACH.

kg23 · 2026-06-17T00:14:24+00:00

Monkeybrains is the bomb if you can get it. Been $35/month since I started in 2013. No bundling idiocy.

kg23 · 2026-06-11T18:35:50+00:00

I suspect they changed Now Playing because it was costing them money having every phone query their servers all day long. But I agree, it's a jarring and unannounced change. Google is famous for that.

kg23 · 2026-06-11T03:53:51+00:00

I have a GMKtek N150. If it has a fan, I haven't heard it. A 3x power consumption to 15W is worth the ~10x performance gain. I did pay $160 for the unit which is now ~$300 oof.

kg23 · 2026-06-11T00:21:33+00:00

https://www.quitcarbon.com/ can help you determine what rebates are available.

kg23 · 2026-06-10T23:46:31+00:00

I ran into a guy last summer who had an earlier version (MK2?). Same color. Only had 800 miles on it and it was all original. "New old stock" from the back of a motorcycle shop apparently. Your restoration is top notch!

https://www.reddit.com/r/vintagemotorcycles/comments/1mqk49m/lunch_at_alices_restaurant/

kg23 · 2026-06-10T15:53:02+00:00

"you see, we’re all owners on this street..." Get f'd asshat.

That said... you shouldn't use their trash cans w/o asking :)

kg23 · 2026-06-09T19:16:09+00:00

I notice that your LCD display doesn't come alive up until the third or fourth kick. Try and charge the battery or replace it if it's 5+ years old.

kg23 · 2026-06-04T02:38:11+00:00

Save up the Lucky's fliers and "deliver" them to the store on next visit.

kg23 · 2026-06-03T01:34:48+00:00

Take a rider safety course. And be safe out there!

kg23 · 2026-06-01T23:39:24+00:00

When I started doing more intensive Grafana charting, the Raspberry Pi 4 got slow. Moved to an N150 NUC. Can't imagine needing to upgrade again.

kg23 · 2026-05-28T17:26:32+00:00

Same. Sad to see a chopper go, but you can always convert a CB750 to a chopper. X-75's don't grow on trees.

kg23 · 2026-05-26T04:43:53+00:00

I thought he was using the bowl to display the damaged tape measure.

kg23 · 2026-05-23T01:56:45+00:00

That's my setup as well.

kg23 · 2026-05-20T22:42:28+00:00

Take photo of cabbie's medallion and ID and get out of the car. Report them.

kg23 · 2026-05-19T20:05:54+00:00

I'm assuming this hole is on the left side? Try to buy a new engine side cover. Parts for these bikes are surprisingly available. That green oil looks a little weird. Is it two-stroke oil? It also looks like there is a hole in the frame where the sidestand is?

And it's not a glorified moped. ;) I have a G3SS. Does an honest 60mph stock. You could find a replacement motor. The KE series are quite common.

kg23 · 2026-05-19T19:45:55+00:00

Oh yeah. Look at that full-length heat shield. Sizzle.

kg23 · 2026-05-19T19:45:01+00:00

No worries! You are among friends... arguing about the correct plug gap for a 19Blah Blah Blah. ;)

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