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Post by davec on Jan 26, 2014 20:43:30 GMT -6
The manual says that but that is THEIR octane ratings, there 93 octane is our 87 octane. Now you are talking about the little 2 ozs of gas in the carb bowl right. After you put the carb back on, and connect everything back See the CURVED 2 inch piece of hose that is near where your going to drill. Well turn that up and pour 2 ozs of fuel that will fill the Carb Bowl then turn it back down. When you get to that part and are ready to start it follow this procedure to adjust the carbs FUEL RATIO MIXTURE: Print it out so you can follow it. Alleyoop scooterdoc.proboards.com/thread/1499/4ts-carb-tuningPlease excuse my newbieness, but i thought the octane level was based on the compression. ie: 10:1 needs the good stuff, 8.5:1 not so much.
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Post by davec on Jan 26, 2014 20:39:21 GMT -6
Drilling out the plug is a common practice for us honda shadow folks. either drill a really small hole big enuf for a jewelers screwdriver to fit in to adjust the A/F adj screw (and it'll prevent from losing the A/F screw in the event it vibrates loose), or drill a hole, screw in a screw, and pull the plug out. all the time being super careful to not hit the needle head.
Screw in till LIGHTLY SEATED, then back out 2 (?) turns, test ride, then 1/4 turn till ya got it runnin right.
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Post by davec on Jan 25, 2014 22:08:05 GMT -6
I like those 300cc scooters. Maybe I'll see about getting one of those on my 70th birthday I certainly like mine, and I didn't have to wait till my 70th (got it after my 63rd) And, Jim, we're better than that,by not letting that twit get the better of us. (It's an asian thing, he reads English, translates to his native language, then d i c k s it all up translating back to English.) (I was married to an asian for 33 years, so I gots me some experience) Come on spring, this snow and arctic air sucks
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Post by davec on Jan 23, 2014 19:30:09 GMT -6
Nice video, but, what's all that green stuff on the ground? My back yard is all white, and cold..
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Post by davec on Jan 23, 2014 19:12:31 GMT -6
Didn't you hear their explanation: extremely cold weather is a by product of global warming . Just ask Gore
A high of 6, wind chill -12
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by: davec - Jan 23, 2014 18:49:52 GMT -6
Post by davec on Jan 23, 2014 18:49:52 GMT -6
A new cable would be cheaper than the tool , then you would have a fresh start . John The tool is $10 Not sure how much a cable costs
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by: davec - Jan 23, 2014 18:38:16 GMT -6
Post by davec on Jan 23, 2014 18:38:16 GMT -6
In the 10 years I had my Honda Shadow Sabre, I hose washed it 2 times. Once in sturgis after a rain/mud ride, and once in Denver for the same reason.
All the rest of the time I used pig snot or lemon pledge
The ice will melt, and the water will dissipate, but not a bad idea to squirt some lithium grease on the cable.
ride safe
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Post by davec on Jan 23, 2014 18:23:35 GMT -6
Yes, I do, occasionally have a slight shimmy on takeoff. I just take off quicker (LOL) OK, I'll take the rear wheels off and get em balanced, and make sure the damper is tight.
And, as far as being a lemon, I'm sure hubby will wind up with some lemonade.
Malevelina: I still think the red one is nicest Enjoy it
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Post by davec on Jan 22, 2014 20:26:40 GMT -6
...First Luke...stop talking. . +1
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Post by davec on Jan 21, 2014 21:58:33 GMT -6
Again, I hope u get your (her) Zodiac back together and on the road soon. If it were more than 9 degrees here, I'd be riding mine. Really tho, it is a real fun trike. She'll get stares/comments/offers all the time, so get ready for it. I like mine, and I'm sure she'll love hers
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Post by davec on Jan 20, 2014 9:15:04 GMT -6
Years ago I would do tune up's on cars (points, plugs, condenser, cap rotor, adjust timing [with a timing light]) but, it got bad, when , any time after I worked on the car , and, say, the brakes would go bad, it was my fault cause I was the last one that worked on it.
I have a 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre, with Hydraulic valves. A mechanic at a shop I had some work done on it recommended the valves be adjusted. I told him they were self adjusting . He insisted. I never went back. But.....'that's normal'
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Post by davec on Jan 16, 2014 16:57:09 GMT -6
Pretend I'm the dealer................ "Oh that's normal"
I agree with the Seafoam treatment tho
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Post by davec on Jan 16, 2014 12:52:11 GMT -6
I would like to see a series of fotos of hubby putting it back together. Everyone could always learn something new
And then A comprehebnsive write up of how you like it. Pros, Cons, improvements, acceassories,.
Meaning, I really like my trike and hope you do to.
Thanx Dave
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Post by davec on Jan 14, 2014 23:20:24 GMT -6
My Zodiac has been sitting in the geerage with a battery tender for a couple months now. Was a nice today and decided to clean out the garage. Had to move the scoot, hit the starter and started right up before the first revolution was done revolving. Can't wait for spring. Gonna put a lot more miles on it this year.
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Post by davec on Jan 13, 2014 17:50:15 GMT -6
Dragon I see you have what appears to be a 150cc ruckus clone trike. (forgot the 'official designation) How ya like it? Been thinking of getting one of those also, just for chits and giggles. Or a SSR Rowdy (but not sure if I can balance it, see avatar as to why)
Just curious Thanx Dave
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