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***UPDATE #2*** So, after sorting out some other to-dos I found a very strange failure and likely to be the results of all the issues I was facing before. After removing the right case cover, I found a rogue spring and pin resting on my right crankcase. They were completely shattered along with the ...

***UPDATE** Thank you all for the feedback, it got me on the right path. The GREAT news is that both cylinders appear to still be in timing. The strange noises I was hearing was a combination of things. First, I suspect that the rear tensioner was a bit too tight and the chain guide in between the c...

Bit of a strange diagnosis I'm going through here. I have a 99 Superhawk I've been working on restoring for the better part of this year and its nearing completion. This is a fully rebuilt motor and about 2 months ago I got that ever crucial first start. Bikes only ran about a total of 10 mins on se...