Just an update By thxcuz (Read 1,836 times)

[thxcuz]

Feb 2, 2016 17:41:04 GMT -6 richardv said:

Feb 2, 2016 12:33:24 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

www.harborfreight.com/inline-ignition-spark-checker-69014.html

Yes sir that is the puppy. I quite using one of those when the cars got taken over by computers. '88 for me. I just might order one just for future projects.

I have one of those. Works great. Used it last night

[Alleyoop]

I don't recall BUT have you adjusted the VALVES. If not do that next set them both to .003 inchs or .004 inchs.
Alleyoop

[thxcuz]

That's my next step

[thxcuz]

Well now...I'm on the t mark on the mag and I get this 



Isn't this the exact opposite of top dead center?

I know it's hard to see but shouldn't a hole be up top? 

[trashtruck12172]

yes, there should be a hole on top. turn the engine by hand to verify it is there. i usually remove the spark plug and insert a plastic straw into the cylinder to verify it's on the compression stroke before lining up the timing mark. then adjust valves.

[thxcuz]

Ahhhh hell yeah! 

It started. 

Is the rear wheel supposed to spin like crazy? 

[thxcuz]

Wait....premature. it was the starting fluid.

I admit, the gas is from last spring. Is that a problem? Is the gas bad?

[Alleyoop]

GREAT!! Yes put some fresh gas in there.
Alleyoop

[thxcuz]

ran it for the first time. I had the idle too low but I adjusted it and though my speed isnt that good it takes me up a hill at 25mph (Chinometer)so I'm getting somewhere. It ticks a little...or maybe its a knock, I'm not sure..more like a crackle. my old sealed carb had an 81 jet - my new one has a 79 so I swapped jets. Ill look at the plug later and see.

Im over the freakin moon


and upside down apparently

[Alleyoop]

Fantastic!! Enjoy and ride safe. It is probably ticking once you adjusted the valves. TICKING is fine CLATTERING is not(means the valves are to loose).
Alleyoop

[thxcuz]

too bad I didn't get running yesterday when it was 66 degrees instead of 33 degrees.
sound wasn't there last time I rode down the alley. Could it be crud loose in the exhaust? This bike is a 2013 but it looks like its been sitting in a yard uncovered since 2003.
some observations:
its so quiet! I've only rode 2 strokes before and the ones I had were loud
good bottom end. I'm not used to taking off from a full stop. That's part of the reason I sold the Puch Maxi I had.
Smooth ride! my motorized shook the bolts out. Not to mention I hated the manual clutch.

my buddy had an 86 razz in college I used to ride a little, Mostly for beer runs. This would bring back memories if I had any from college

[thxcuz]

now its time for a real update. Ive been riding it around the neighborhood. It runs nice, its a little hard to start but I blame that on the cold weather. I had a flat tire today. I knew it was going to happen....I plugged the tire hoping it will hold. I got the wheel off and took it to a scooter shop, 60 bucks and 15 minutes later I had a new tire installed on the wheel.
While reinstalling my pipe I had trouble tightening the bolts onto one of the studs. looks like it stripped. dangit.
On the upside, I rode it with one bolt supertight and the pipe was secure enough so it wouldn't fall off and I went faster than I ever have so far. 33mph on a gps. I'm 230lbs and I haven't done anything special to the bike so I'm guessing that's pretty decent.
so that's where I am now. One stud on the exhaust and going at a good clip (for me anyway)
I suppose I need to helocoil that stud hole. or is there another trick that you guys know about?

[Alleyoop]

Normally there is plenty of threads left on the stud to be able to tighten it down. Get some washers and get past the stripped threads and then put the nut on do not over tighten just nice and snug will do.
But if you want to fix it yes helicoil is the way to go they have 10mm and 8mm sets so no problem.
Alleyoop

[trashtruck12172]

it's in your best interest to fix the exhaust as an air leak anywhere can cause problems or even damage the motor.

[thxcuz]

It's been too cold and snowy to ride. I enjoy riding a bicycle in cold weather. I've ridden to and through Forest Park in St. Louis while it's in the 20s. maybe my age is catching up with me but anything under 40 is too cold on a scoot. (Though I'm a kid compared to some of you)
One problem with getting a bike in the winter is nor getting as many opportunities to ride it. I'd like to replace the rollers with sliders but I also feel I should give the bike a chance as is. I'm no speed demon and 30 is fine where I ride. However if there is more potential I'd like to tap dat.

I'm torn between leaving well enough alone and my desire to get all up in there and mess around