Almost forgot but ensure your plugs are correct heat range, if they
are too hot it can cause detonation which will not only put a ton of
strain on the engine but can contribute to higher temperatures.


On Jan 10, 6:07 pm, Allen <[email protected]> wrote:
> I'm NOT a mechanic... but in my experience on an air cooled engine
> overheating is caused by either lack of lubriciation, lean air/fuel
> condition, or timing too far advanced. So if I were you I would:
>  1) ensure you have oil pressure/ proper level
>  2) check timing (if it's got points timing may be adjustable)
>  3) clean tank, filter, petcock, and carbs ( see if it overheats when
> you ride with the choke partially on seems like a decent test for lean
> condition)
>
> But that is just me, Dennis I'm sure could offer better advise if you
> give him some specifics.
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