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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 19, 2017 8:30:49 GMT -6
some times it can be more economically feasible to replace the engine than to repair one.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jun 25, 2017 19:07:47 GMT -6
unless the idle is off there should be no reason to adjust the carb
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jun 17, 2017 18:58:44 GMT -6
have the valves been adjusted? sounds like there may be an air leak somewhere.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jun 16, 2017 13:02:29 GMT -6
have you tried a different plug, grounding it to the head and not the frame? i've had bad plugs before.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jun 10, 2017 6:13:30 GMT -6
compression check should be done with the engine fully warm. a cold engine will read low
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 28, 2017 13:57:18 GMT -6
put a small amt of oil (like a tspn) in the spark plug hole and retest compression. if compression increases, it may be a piston issue. if no change in compression it may be a valve issue or bad head gasket.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 24, 2017 14:34:54 GMT -6
i hear ya, hoping for a quick recovery. hang in there. a few words about manners/respect, i went for a ride yesterday and had a blast. as it was going to be even nicer today i grabbed my gear, jumped on the bike, fired it up and started out when i noticed my leg was getting wet. i looked down and my oil cap is missing, and the engine is throwing oil everywhere. what kind of sorry low life takes an oil cap?
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 23, 2017 11:38:35 GMT -6
may have found the issue! the plastic airbox on top of the carbs has a crack in it. it may be allowing unmetered air in. hopefully a few layers of silicone sealer will fix that. i've been enjoying the bike so far as it runs like a scalded cat all the way up to 11k. it's amazingly light and nimble and dusted the neighbors 1200 sporster.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 22, 2017 13:51:12 GMT -6
still working on carbs. never had carbs fight me like this. mikuni bds33ss, i get them set then the next day one runs rich, reset and the next day a different one runs rich. keeps jumping around and driving me crazy. compression is good and no known air leaks so i don't know why a different plug gets dry fouled.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 7, 2017 9:02:04 GMT -6
if the valves aren't adjusted properly they may not open completely as stated. this will cause excessive pressure buildup and possibly blow a seal, bend a valve or even destroy the piston,rod, bearing or crank so yes it can ruin a motor. you can also adjust idle speed on the carb.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on May 2, 2017 23:40:03 GMT -6
if you're only going to change the filter a 120 may be too much. start small and work your way up.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Apr 29, 2017 18:39:02 GMT -6
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Apr 18, 2017 15:22:21 GMT -6
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Apr 18, 2017 15:20:46 GMT -6
All ready. should probably re-paint the tank but nope, gonna go see how many Harley's I can pass.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Apr 11, 2017 13:04:41 GMT -6
so the window thermometer says 96 degrees and i figure why not? i start her up, cruise the main drag and side streets for about 20 min or so warming her up and hit the 4 lane. 106 indicated @ 9700rpm with more throttle left. i love this bike.
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