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Post by cmv727 on Apr 24, 2012 8:06:57 GMT -6
Thanks for your help.
Yes, I do have that manual. Its great - especially for a newbie. This forum - and your direction - has been a godsend.
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 23, 2012 20:26:26 GMT -6
I have a Tank 150 Urban Racer 500 miles.
In trying to adjust the valves, when the TDF mark is aligned the holes on the cam gear are NOT positioned with the large hole away from the head, and the two small holes even with the edge of the head. The
Two questions:
Is this something to be concerned about?
I set the valves using the alternative method of opening one valve completely (spring pressed) and adjusting the other valve, etc. Then, as a double check, I positioned the cam gear with the large hole away, etc., and measured with the gauge. They gaps were accurate. Is this correct?
Thanks!
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 17, 2012 22:46:30 GMT -6
I just found this welding product that might be useful. Thinking of using this to attached a steel barrel/socket to replace the broken one. What do you guys think? www.aluminumrepair.com/ |
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 17, 2012 19:33:19 GMT -6
Thanks. I guess I will live without it, and probably will carry a .5 amp charger and hope I'll be near an outlet when I need one!
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 17, 2012 16:03:24 GMT -6
I guess. My understanding, which is limited, is that replacing the left case is a big job - will entail new rings (maybe pistons?), etc. IS there a way to replace the case that fairly easily for a non-mechanic (with tools, though).
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 17, 2012 12:15:38 GMT -6
Bikedown...
Misery loves company. I just did the same exact thing! No excuses - a moment of stupidity.
From looking at my crankcase, it looks a bit like plastic, so I wonder of there is any welding fix possible.
What dod you figure out (other than ditching the kickstarter altogether).
Anyone have any ideas?
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Post by cmv727 on Apr 1, 2012 23:12:23 GMT -6
Well, I guess I'm hooked! Bought a Tank 150 last month, its doing well - have donr all the PDI steps, etc. Thanks to this great board I've learned an incredible amount about scooters, and now I'm taking a noob plunge. Buying a SUNL 2008 as a second project scooter so I can learn some of what you guys know. Its a project. Has 5K miles and runs. Got it for $150.
I'm approaching as if everything might need fixing or replacing at some point.
How would you do this? What should I look for? What are the priorities (other than the typical PDI steps). Order of importance. Short of replacing the engine (which might be inevitable at some point, I suppose), what should expect for a 2008 with 5k miles.
All help greatly appreciated!
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