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Post by tierod on Jun 5, 2012 23:51:49 GMT -6
Alley I went to the link you posted for the battery charger and I saw a big charger JAC0512 it is at the bottom of the page. I have one like that but with a plug on the end. It was used for my mother-in-laws electric four wheel scooter that she used all over the house and out side. This charger was used to charge the scooter up. I have not looked at the specs on it but do you think I can use that instead of buying one? I would rather use the money on something else for my ride. All I would have to do is put clips on the plug end, what you think? John
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Post by tierod on Jun 5, 2012 17:53:01 GMT -6
Done after picture. New problem is starting and I think it's the battery! When I first go and start after sitting for awhile I get like a bad battery a slow crank maybe no crank. I hit the button a few times like you would if it was a car and then it starts. Let it run awhile and all is good till it sits a few hours. I checked for draw and to see if charging like Jim said in his post way back and everything checked out ok. I just can't believe that the battery can be bad in two weeks time. I had read that they are garbage but not that bad. The build date was 5/2011 so I wonder if the battery sat that long could have gone bad. I had to put the acid in so it was dry when I got it, worked fine for a week. Acts like when the timing is to far advanced and cranks hard when hot, but mine is cold. Is timing adjustable on them? Almost forgot Thanks Jim for helping me the ac/dc thing it was DC. John
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Post by tierod on Jun 4, 2012 21:40:52 GMT -6
Mike where did you buy the jets from and what size was the stock one? What you think about the wire I found? By the way I adjusted the carb and and all seems fine. Now I know most of everthing has been taking care of, just found a front small blub out not working will take care of it tomorrow to tired. John
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Post by tierod on Jun 4, 2012 15:18:00 GMT -6
Well mine was right on the money. What a pain to get to alot of flareing in the way. That little plug was easy but I have not tried it out yet. I hope it does not give me a hard time when I go to adjust it. The four screws that go on the bowl cover look a lot harder to get out but have no need to change main jet right now, I f anything I will try the clip and needle thing. Has anyone used the washer trick under the c clip deal and make the main spring shorter. Here is a wire I found just laying there can't find another wire to hook to it. I am thinking neutralswitch does any one know if the 300's have that. It says in the manual indicator is on dash for neutral. Jim what you think? John  |
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Post by tierod on Jun 4, 2012 8:24:10 GMT -6
Thank you Jim
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Post by tierod on Jun 4, 2012 1:34:55 GMT -6
What is the valve gap on these engines, I have seen all different numbers
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Post by tierod on Jun 3, 2012 17:56:42 GMT -6
Alright guys will do what you said. The idle is still changing an I see it more after the first start. I am thinking electric choke maybe. I have juice going to it but I don't know how else to check it. John
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Post by tierod on Jun 3, 2012 10:47:10 GMT -6
Mike have to go to doctor but we can make it another time if your up this way again. I would have liked that but you know how it goes with the doctors. You got something to do up here if not could you come tuesday? I can figure out the carb screw thing and I have seen a post on the valve settings, don't look to hard. I didn't think it was time to do that but you are the master blaster when it comes to the 300!! I don't have a dremmal with a cut off wheel. Alley what size carb is on the 300? What would happen if the rubber diaphragm is bad is there a way to check it? Jim thank you for your reply John
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Post by tierod on Jun 2, 2012 21:48:09 GMT -6
Mike right now only 60 mph with just myself. Don't know how long to break in and if I will get anymore. I think I could have gotton more out of a built 150!! At least the performance parts are cheaper for the 150. Not much in parts for 300cc. I am thinking maybe a RPM limiter might be on this bike I will have to watch RPM on WOT. Can anyone show me where the fuel mixture screw is on the carb? I took it off but got a little confused as to what plug it was. Still have idle changing to much when first starting (low) when it warms up it seems better. What would it do if the carb diafram was bad? Also no brake light when using only front, bad switch. I will do the spray test for vac leak during the week. Mike I want to cut that hatch but I have a BIG bump under the seat will not be able to cut a flat panel, do you have that? Can you post a picture? John
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 21:59:30 GMT -6
Alley tried to snap the buttons on didn't fit, I have no idea. Need some help from a Tornado owener!!! Mike where does the spacer go and how much speed did you pick up. How long to break in?
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 19:54:59 GMT -6
Those buttons are not threaded. They don't snap together and the picture is just top and bottom.I got no idea. Any Tornado people out there may help
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 16:44:34 GMT -6
Lee Did you change tire size and if yes what size did you go to? Any problems hitting anything and how much more in MPH? I would like to know about the gears like the 150cc do, have you heard anything about that? Let me know what you find out about the coil. I have vibration coming from the trunk and rear wheel deck am going to try the undercoat and see what it does, other wise they have a Dyna Mat that they use for car steraos that take care of vibration in the trunk of cars when they have big speakers. The whole quarter panels shake but this stuff works great. My tires seem fine no balance problem just the trunk,deck and the mirror. It's the mirror rod that mounts to the handlebar not the mirror itself. Something in the front dash also but I will get it. Just don't want to pull it apart untill I get the new parts from Icebear due to shipping damage, only want to do it once. I think you are the one who put the dual exhaust on did you every hook it up? How did you make the pipe and what muffler did you use? Man can you post a few pictures from under the bike? I also like your lights. Thanks
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 14:11:31 GMT -6
Lee where did you get the performance coil? I am looking for performance parts but don't know what engine I should say I have. Alley said he thinks it's a 250 bored out. So what do I say I have a 250 or a 279, I'm lost. What will the symtoms be when the valves need adjusting?
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 10:02:39 GMT -6
 Guys does anyone know where these go? I thought windshield but they don't fit the the holes where the screws go. They came in the hardware bag with the windshield nuts and bolts so I am thinking windshield but where I don't know. I only have four of them seven holes in windshield but the bag had a hole in it so don't know how many I should have, Ideas?? |
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Post by tierod on Jun 1, 2012 9:15:45 GMT -6
Alley You told me I can mark the Variator to see how high the belt goes. Could you give me some more detail on ow to do that like what do I use to mark it with etc. Man you guys must be sick of me with all the questions I have been asking. I hope you don't mine. John
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