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Post by steelblade on Sept 22, 2014 21:07:05 GMT -6
got some universal gasket today. I'll pull the head back off tomorrow and cut the gasket to fit, then put it back on. Wish me luck!
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Post by steelblade on Sept 22, 2014 8:08:29 GMT -6
No, using the OEM CDI.
I forgot, but there is no gasket, it rotted out but it was like that for a while. Is this a 'slap myself in the forehead' moment?
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Post by steelblade on Sept 21, 2014 22:25:17 GMT -6
The battery is brand new BTW. It isn't currently doing it, but in case it happens again....
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Post by steelblade on Sept 21, 2014 22:23:50 GMT -6
Yes, after it cools it will start for a bit, like you saw on the vid. After it heats it won't even do that.
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Post by steelblade on Sept 21, 2014 18:08:29 GMT -6
No, it was running like that already, I just set the valves as a likely culprit. Another thread here recommended .004 in and .005 out. I started using that a few months ago and it ran better for a bit.
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Post by steelblade on Sept 21, 2014 12:41:30 GMT -6
And I hadda go and change the oil yesterday. I shoulda know better than to go making changes on a working bike.  drive.google.com/file/d/0Byy0KRaiu0mfcWhUUjNYajFfX00/edit?usp=sharingI went ahead and checked the valves, and yep, I hadn't tightened them enough last time and they shifted. They good and tight, too, now. This video is after that. If it rests, I'll get a little bit of bad running and if I give it gas, it cuts out. |
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Post by steelblade on Sept 21, 2014 12:36:02 GMT -6
I had an issue before with the bike having to spin once, then stops, then turns and starts normally. Finally did it again and I got it on video. Dunno if it will happen again, but as long as I know what it is, so much the better. drive.google.com/file/d/0Byy0KRaiu0mfSlpWOWhkTXVTakE/edit?usp=sharingI hope it's just nothing, but better safe than sorry. |
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Post by steelblade on Aug 18, 2014 13:55:14 GMT -6
Just added myself!
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Post by steelblade on Aug 18, 2014 10:50:00 GMT -6
I've used a rethread kit on my old car and they don't seem to last well. The new head may be your best bet.
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Post by steelblade on Aug 5, 2014 8:20:49 GMT -6
Alley, is that a 'just don't worry about it' issue?
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Post by steelblade on Aug 4, 2014 19:48:45 GMT -6
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Post by steelblade on Aug 4, 2014 9:01:32 GMT -6
I'll get a vid tonight.
Yes on the regulator. One of the reasons I chose it.
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Post by steelblade on Aug 3, 2014 13:15:28 GMT -6
Had the battery tested at a specific battery place, and he told me the battery was good. There was a stack of new batteries he could have sold me right behind me so I think I can take him at his word.
I just adjusted the valves recently. Can this be nothing more than me not retightening them enough?
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Post by steelblade on Jul 30, 2014 8:10:55 GMT -6
Jump started it last night. It's starting better, but that is either with the old battery or plugged in.
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Post by steelblade on Jul 29, 2014 9:50:15 GMT -6
Well, took the battery in to be tested, the tech shook his head sadly, crossed himself, and gave last rites. I'm not too surprised, its the original OEM battery and it's a full year old. That may be a record. Haven't been able to 'jump start' it but I hope for an opportunity tonight if it doesn't rain. I suspect it will work fine, but JIC there is another problem dot dot dot. |
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