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If you can hold sickle straight up vertical like on a lift table, remove the master Cylinder cover, be sure that MC is at least 1/2 full.
Begin slowly pumping the brake foot lever with your hand, if...

Rockman prob nailed it.

I agree with Circuit breaker and possible short BUT ---
Similar happened to me 600 miles from home.
My 127 suddenly died, ATM I cannot recall if I lost lights et al but...

When I get an oil bag with fittings on the bottom I simply do just as you are.
I plug the fittings and drill holes in the top where desired and have a Heli-arc master weld on bungs. Of course I...

There should never be a change in Power after an Ignition swap unless the timing was changed.
Like slower/faster rate of advance or Final advance.
The only job any Ign has -- is to "spark" at the...

I suspect you simply have the incorrect parts to do the job. I hope I read and understood your description correctly.
I must assume you have the wrong motor pulley and/or wrong Clutch shell pulley....

I assume you re-torqued the heads ( 65 lbs.) after the First start-up and total Cool-down. You should not have to re-torque ever again. Once timing is set it never needs to be checked again Unless it...

Just maybe these guys have what you need.
https://sportyparts.com/collections/front-end

Bravo Tzienlee
A very cool solution.

Here is another tool that I forgot to mention. I saw these for sale years after I developed my way and even used one but they can get beat up after time and...

Great advice.
My EVO Rigid with a Banana and 11.5" rotor set-up.
You can accomplish anything with a wee bit of Imagination and ability, a wee bend here a small weld there, etc etc.
This was No...

This is a small but important option IF the Starter/Batt is barely able.
Dis-engage the Clutch while starting, there is No reason for the Starter/Batt to
have to use power to spin the Clutch Hub...

I have always used Carb Cleaner.
The EVO seals, Shovel O-rings or Rubber bands are there to prevent Vacuum leak Not to block inner pressure from pushing past the seals/o-rings etc. the former sucks...

If running a Primary belt, you're sitting in Tall cotton -- If using a Chain Primary drain the primary case and remove Any outer cas because you need to get your fingers in that tight area.

Pull...

I started with Panhead points and 45 years later after having tried Crane, CompuFire, FireBall and others I simply cannot recall , The only Electronic Ign that has Not failed me in the AZ summer heat...

Bravo !!
Excellent results.

I have done it a few times. I do Not use heat because Aluminum does Not show signs of softening or bendability, it just falls apart.
These two handles are the old style 4-speed on a Mousetrap, I...

If your buddy does not have a Torque wrench, one of the Most important tools any Mechanical guy should have in his toolbox, then you should never allow him near your sickle again with tools in his...

I just saw Hubbard's post and I agree Totally.
I run the 8mm belts, there are more teeth per inch to wrap around the 8mm Pulley.

Also, if you measure the BELT thickness itself -- just the belt....

Hey Dillon,
Are you running a foot clutch or Mouse Trap ??
If you are running the stock 41 - 54 Trans you will not be able to run a bearing support anyway, as per JB's reply.
I am very familiar...

Hi Tattooo
Thanks for the Compliment on the motorsickles.

Gearing and or heat has never been a prob for us across the AZ/NM summer desert at those speeds because of correct set-up (tuning) and...

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Hi Tattooo,
All these sickles have been well over 120 across the AZ and NM desert -- Many times, going to TX or the Mts. of NM --- except the 80" Black n Grey bike.
Her Blue Fxr had a 127" Ultima...

I have been building and riding Rigids for 45 years. I feel safer on a Rigid than a swingin arm simply because I know exactly where that rear end is.
BS about low pressure for a rigid, I always ran...

No matter what the Factory sends out, the rear TIRE must be centered inline with the Back bone which should always be dead center of the frame. I always Center and then Align the Rear tire with back...

For years I have run the 3/4" old style axles however I just recently built a 1" axle sickle.
The .750" axles often bent under Hole-Shot power so I added a left-side axle support bearing
and the...