huskyking Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Hello All Im brand new out here, just bought a nice 74 Sherpa T 350, just a few things to get organized on the bike, the rear tire is rubbing on muffler, tire is correct size, is it something as simple as bending muffler tab a bit? Also is electronic ignition the way to go on these bikes, its a hard starter. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 Just bend it out. A new condensor might help the hard starting, and can be relocated to under the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskyking Posted October 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 thank you , you read my mind, on the muffler the condenser is new, apparently points were gapped at .013 which Im told are right. just bought new plug as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gezzer Posted October 8, 2022 Report Share Posted October 8, 2022 7 hours ago, huskyking said: Hello All Im brand new out here, just bought a nice 74 Sherpa T 350, just a few things to get organized on the bike, the rear tire is rubbing on muffler, tire is correct size, is it something as simple as bending muffler tab a bit? Also is electronic ignition the way to go on these bikes, its a hard starter. Thanks Hi, Make sure the "Muffler" mounting Lug is on the outside of the mounting bracket on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskyking Posted October 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 got it will check, makes sense, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greychapel Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 I always put a thick washer between the frame and silencer tabs also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gezzer Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, greychapel said: I always put a thick washer between the frame and silencer tabs also 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I wondered what this was going to be. The topic title I saw was "tire rubbing on muff...". 😳 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divouneh Posted January 21, 2023 Report Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 10/8/2022 at 11:22 AM, huskyking said: Also is electronic ignition the way to go on these bikes, its a hard starter. A properly set carburetor will help a lot 😏, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 12:12 PM, Divouneh said: A properly set carburetor will help a lot 😏, ... On 10/8/2022 at 4:22 PM, huskyking said: Also is electronic ignition the way to go on these bikes, its a hard starter. Thanks Electronic ignition is a good investment, if you intend keeping the bike. The original points setup can work just as well when correctly set ,but requires maintenance. Carb needs to be in good condition & correctly set, but if it has an Amal carb these can wear rapidly and replacement with a new Amal ( or preferably something from a better carb manufacturer) is the only fix. Other things like worn crankshaft seals / air leaks etc. can also lead to hard starting Unfortunately, fixing hard starting can be trial & error , and the time and money spent can add up. If it always starts eventually, then perhaps try the cheap & easy fixes first , or just live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Divouneh Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 I have a OKO carburetor, Alpina 250, it is working great... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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