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Post by marvinlee on Aug 26, 2012 23:24:02 GMT -6
Ok it sounds like your saying when I run out of gas, how come it wont start!! Geez!
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Post by marvinlee on Aug 26, 2012 17:19:13 GMT -6
Update. Well it did it again, but started. I quit using the Kill Switch to shut the bike off, and have not had it die yet. Yep, it's in there, those cheesy connections, I remember seeing when I padded the plastic windshield . If I'm really stranded I can get to it with a Phillips . Later.
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Post by marvinlee on Aug 25, 2012 15:51:08 GMT -6
Well I checked as best I could. I found that the main positive red wire was not tight, but not loose. I suspect just enough when you hit a bump or something it kicks off. It's tight now. This was the only area on the bike I had not invest aged to tighten things.
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Post by marvinlee on Aug 24, 2012 21:19:13 GMT -6
Yep! That's the first thing tomorrow. I'll look for ground wires, everything on the right side of that bike, and the fan sensor area.
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Post by marvinlee on Aug 24, 2012 19:40:38 GMT -6
Also it just did it when I hit a bump, I think the bump helped. I'm sure it's a loose something. Looks like time to trace from battery; which is tight, and go from there.
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Post by marvinlee on Aug 24, 2012 17:32:05 GMT -6
I got a 2008 lance duke 250 touring. Runs great no problems, except ; it's done this 3 times; it just dies, like someone pulled the plug, but always starts back up. Can any one help guide me to where to look for, I'm assuming a loose wire, or something? Any ideas would be great, Marvin.
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 25, 2012 1:27:29 GMT -6
I had # 2 . I lowered the idle and it helped dramatically, even after a long ride or standing in traffic waiting for the light to change. crap I hear a raccoon coming.
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 25, 2012 1:23:20 GMT -6
I still would love to ride a Triumph Thruxton 900 or Ducati. I've only had one wreck in my motorcycle career . Had to get life flights . Ended up with a collapsed lung, fractured pelvis, torn right knee, 3 cracked ribs, brushed sternum. Head was fine I wore a helmet. It was on a windy pine tree road, and a car veered in my lane . I went off the road at 60mph. I still love the freedom of 2 wheels, scooter or machine. Peace!
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 23, 2012 18:15:06 GMT -6
Well that's a relief; one less thing to repair.
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 23, 2012 18:13:09 GMT -6
I know. But I got a bad back, and this position seems to help cusion the bumps. Might hAve to bag the scooters.
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 22, 2012 22:32:33 GMT -6
Well here is another thought. Do these CF moto engines have a chain tensioner of some sort? It's as if when torque is applied at take off, we hear a tink, rattle rattle. Then goes away. Sounds like the timing chain, if it has one, needs just to be a tad tighter. What do we think?
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 22, 2012 22:18:28 GMT -6
Oh, just part of a seat bolt. No big deal.
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 22, 2012 19:32:14 GMT -6
For these Chinese bikes, D.O.T stands for "Don't Over Tighten.". Found out the hard way!
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 22, 2012 17:29:16 GMT -6
I am wondering how othe riders position themselves when riding? I've been riding flat footed on my lance duke 250cc. But a recent windy road trip in upper elevations changed the way I now position my body. After so many turns into the corners I noticed my ballence with the bike, was out of balance . So I positioned my feet underneath and way back behind me. This dramatically changed the way I and my bike handles in the corners . So now this is the way I ride. The feet in this position now serve as shock absorbers; I can pitch out a knee in a corner to balance it out. Thought I would post my finding as was wondering about other peoples experience. I feel so my better riding the machine in this fashion. Later, Marvin Lee, in Idaho .
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Post by marvinlee on Jul 22, 2012 17:20:55 GMT -6
Thanks for the input. I noticed its prone after long rides, I go up the basin here in Idaho; from 2400elv, to 5000elv. It seems it tends to do this after the decent coming to a stop, then taking off like you said as well. Well who knows, I just ease the throttle at first then I'm good to go. I'll see what Chevron gas does and try that. Thanks
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