I've had to do that every year since 1978. I have to do another one this weekend. Two of my elans have Mikunis. They can have problems too. We got a couple out on Sunday. Had a blast.
On the twin cylinders, I just take the entire intake off. It's two M8 nuts no need for the special bent wrench. the gaskets from manifold to head are rubber, so you can just put a dab of grease to tack them in place and re use them.
It's a different kind of power! Hahaha. I like the twin because it's not such a violent vibration, but then again, that's half the fun with the elans! They both have their place!
Do you know if their is a big differens in weight between the singel and twin? Btw found your channel last week and watched pretty much watched all of it, keep up the good work and greetings form Sweden ☺️
The twin is a little heavier, but I couldn't give you an exact number! In 1971 the élans singles total dry weight was approximately 246pounds (I'm assuming with an almost empty tank) in 72-73 they got a bit heaver with thicker frames and of course when they put the twin on them. Thanks for watching!
I've had to do that every year since 1978. I have to do another one this weekend.
Two of my elans have Mikunis. They can have problems too.
We got a couple out on Sunday. Had a blast.
Your awesome man.love watching your videos
Glad you like them!
On the twin cylinders, I just take the entire intake off. It's two M8 nuts no need for the special bent wrench. the gaskets from manifold to head are rubber, so you can just put a dab of grease to tack them in place and re use them.
Great idea!
Time for that electric start
Is there a replacement carb for 73 skidoo Olympic 300???
Good video. How’s that twin compare to the single? Got a twin that’s a little rough, trying to figure out if I want to fix her up.
It's a different kind of power! Hahaha. I like the twin because it's not such a violent vibration, but then again, that's half the fun with the elans! They both have their place!
Do you know if their is a big differens in weight between the singel and twin?
Btw found your channel last week and watched pretty much watched all of it, keep up the good work and greetings form Sweden ☺️
The twin is a little heavier, but I couldn't give you an exact number! In 1971 the élans singles total dry weight was approximately 246pounds (I'm assuming with an almost empty tank) in 72-73 they got a bit heaver with thicker frames and of course when they put the twin on them. Thanks for watching!