OK, After seeing the above post, I think it's time for an update.
My thanks to everyone that suggested adding a torque converter - You were all 100% absolutely right! Night / day difference in the way the bike behaves, for the kind of riding I do.
But, I didn't stop there, as I did a couple other minor tweaks to my little mail carrier ;~)
A better intake and exhaust set up, and bigger jets in the carb woke it right up - It starts first pull and runs great now. Looks good too, I think.
In addition to the TAV, I added a 60 tooth sprocket - The combination is pretty close to perfect, as much acceleration as I'd ever want, but very controllable now.
I have said that the road I ride on every day is absolute crap, so as you can see, I also made some improvements to where the rubber meets the road. Between the SunF tires and the front suspension, I no longer dread the washboards and soft sand :~)
I did change one thing, since this photo - I re-routed the control cables to the front of the forks, as I realized that's where they should run.
You people have got me infected now (affected, effected, infested, whatever) - Y'all are some serious enablers ........
Since I've likely gone as far as I want with this bike, I've already picked up another one, for another project - But that's another story.
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Oh, I almost forgot - My talented wife was so impressed by my interest in the bike, that she surprised me (for my birthday), with a sticker she made on her vinyl cutter :~)
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