Finally got the 2nd rebuild job completed yesterday. I found more owner-related problems which is what took so long, a tiny washer was missing from one of the pilot screws, so I had to wait for that and new o-rings for the T that connects the 2 carbs, because that leaked when I first got it reassembled a couple weeks ago.
I'll admit I was lazy and impatient (or stupid, as you wish), I set the static timing but didn't check my valves before firing it up. After some initial troubles it finally caught, although it made a noticeable popping sound like either valves or exhaust leak that seemed to get a bit better as it warmed up. But I took it for a 5 mile ride yesterday up and down my street 1/2 mile either way, and it seemed fine. It smoked A LOT on startup and and warmup and at least until I started riding but I didn't notice it once I started riding. After my first rebuild 2 years ago it wouldn't go above 45 and smoked from one side only. This time it smoked from both sides which I took as a good sign, lol. It had plenty of power left when I reached 45 mph, so I did something better than last time. Fingers crossed.
Today I checked the valves, intakes were fine and both exhaust valves clearances were way to large, so I reset them. Started up and I still have the popping noise so I will have to keep sleuthing that and keep hoping its not internal. Gotta work on the idle and should probably put the timing light on it.
