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The Weather
by: speedracer - Dec 6, 2010 13:24:03 GMT -6
Post by speedracer on Dec 6, 2010 13:24:03 GMT -6
Ahhh 29 this morning headed to 50. I can tell Al knew what he was talking about this summer. Low 90's was a cool day.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 5, 2010 13:22:26 GMT -6
70 or 30 degrees makes no difference as long as engine is cold. Save fingers do it inside.
Nascar's Hendricks Motor Sports build their Chevy engines in a air conditioned shop.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 4, 2010 19:27:23 GMT -6
I'm with Wildman. I have ridden in the 20's several times and the cold hasn't bothered me much. I have a great heavy winter motorcycle jacket, insulated leather gloves, put on long johns, wear my insulated motorcycle boots, and under the jacket I wear a sweat shirt. Of course you need a full face helmet or suffer from brain freeze. Tomorrows low is 28 and high is 52 so I'll be out riding most the day.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 2, 2010 14:15:00 GMT -6
Widehide, all you need to do is a lip so you can place a piece of plastic or aluminum as a lid to support the battery. When it's cut out you are looking straight down at the valve cover.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 2, 2010 14:11:26 GMT -6
Widehide, thanks for the link, will check it out.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 2, 2010 13:01:41 GMT -6
Widehide, that's a good thing to know. If you cut the battery bottom cover you will have access to the intake value. 4 hours is a long time to do a 5 minute adjustment. Anything that saves time is worth giving a shot. Thanks
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Post by speedracer on Dec 2, 2010 12:59:18 GMT -6
Well new enricher arrived in the mail today and by looking at it I could see it was not extended like my old one. Installed it and started scooter. Now scooter sat all night and the temp was down to 38 last night so I know the scooter was cold.
Once installed a turn of the key and off it went. Usually 30-45 seconds would go by and the scoot will lose RPM and then stall, but not this time. I let it run for about 4 minutes and no stalling.
Thanks Alley for pointing out what was wrong with my old enricher. Great work!!! Also carb is 1/4 turn richer for the colder weather. Oh, one thing, I had to lower my rpm's by about 300.
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Post by speedracer on Dec 2, 2010 12:53:54 GMT -6
Widehide , where did you get that screwdriver?
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Post by speedracer on Dec 1, 2010 18:13:13 GMT -6
Widehide, that is good news for me. I cut out a rectangle where the battery sits and that exposes the intake valve cover. I can pull the spark plug and measure the piston when it reaches the top of the compression stroke and check the timing mark. If off just repeat the cycle, until I know I have TDC. Now I just need to find a way to remove the least amount of plastic to get to the exhaust valve. I really appreciate your help. Thanks
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Post by speedracer on Dec 1, 2010 14:03:30 GMT -6
Wildhide, So what you are saying is you can't use the TDC mark above the oil cap to set the valves or set the intake valve?
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Post by speedracer on Dec 1, 2010 13:24:25 GMT -6
I am just curious as to why there are two marks to line up the 54B. One on the timing chain and the other just above the oil filler cap.
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Post by speedracer on Nov 30, 2010 20:43:19 GMT -6
ikabaud22 Didn't you just sell that 50cc and asking for help finding a 150 cc? If so why did you just order sliders from of all places scootertronics. They have the highest prices and take forever to ship.
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Post by speedracer on Nov 30, 2010 20:11:19 GMT -6
Well the choke didn't show up today, but I was able to cut out a rectangle under the battery and get at the choke connectors. Took Doc's advice and turned the carb so I could get at the A/F screw and turned it counter clockwise a 1/4 turn. Since it was a rainy day I changed the oil and gear box oil. After the new choke is installed I'll run it a week and then check the color of the plug. If it is too rich I'll go back an 1/8 of a turn and I should be just right.
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Post by speedracer on Nov 30, 2010 17:40:24 GMT -6
Furbar, I just ordered the Avon - AM63 Viper Stryke tires although it says rear tire under the notes for size 130-60-13 they can be used for both front and back. Looking forward to that smooth ride you talked about.
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Post by speedracer on Nov 28, 2010 11:49:34 GMT -6
Alley, I'm a mid range rider 45-60 tops. I can richen it a bit give it a week then check plug color. I'll never get it running at WOT unless I take it on the interstate.
I watched your video and now I can see why my choke is shot. Next week the new one goes in can't wait.
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