Forum: General Maintenance
11-06-2013, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,220
Re: Choke cable problem
True!
After weeks of cold, wet, weather, it was NICE today!
High 60's (F) and sunny.
Rode for hours, maybe the last time for this year.
And, she didn't complain a bit. :)
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-06-2013, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-06-2013, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,220
Re: Choke cable problem
Damn, all this time I have been doing it wrong!
Mine gives a bit of resistance from the mounts, but not much.
Well, learn something every day.
But - it is not impossible to do it that way, ...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-05-2013, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,220
Re: Choke cable problem
Damn, all this time I have been doing it wrong!
Mine gives a bit of resistance from the mounts, but not much.
Well, learn something every day.
But - it is not impossible to do it that way, ...
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Forum: General Maintenance
11-04-2013, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,220
Re: Choke cable problem
No, not at all. Six easy steps:
Remove the seat.
Remove the two bolts holding the back tab of the tank.
Remove the two (as I remember) rubber lines from the tank to the carb (at the carb). ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-02-2013, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
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Forum: Troubleshooting
11-01-2013, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 804
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-14-2013, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,230
Re: Cylinder Head Removal
Yes, it can be done. I have done it.
The best advice I can give, besides keeping track of which holes the
bolts come out of (they are different lengths), is to get all
of the wiring and cables...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-25-2013, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,912
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-21-2013, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,530
Re: I think I detonated my engine...
Whether it's luck or the grace of God or just good engineering and maintenance,
my friend, I'll take it!
I really have no choice; as I've mentioned before, I live in a village. What I may
not...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-20-2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,530
Re: I think I detonated my engine...
Afraid you bought the wrong bike for that. 70 is ok occasionally, but not every day, or for long distances.[/quote]
Please don't say that kind of thing around my bike!
I've had it for 7 years...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
09-06-2013, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,247
Re: Valve Adjustment
The best tool I've ever found for this is a US Silver Eagle. It fits perfectly. Put a piece of cloth
over it, and turn it using a pair of pliers.
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-24-2013, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,326
Re: Bike dies when opening throttle
Well, for one thing start a new thrsd so people notice you and your question!
And when you do, give us some information about your bike,
and as detailed a description of the problem as you can. ...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
08-21-2013, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,069
Re: Help after a front brake job
Just a thought. Your bike is 14 years old. Sometimes, with age, the brake line(s) will get soft
and colapse. This can/will prevent the fluid from going back to the MC and will keep pressure
on...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-27-2013, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,221
Re: engine noise
BRR! That made my blood run cold just trying to visualize that scenario. Over the years I have noticed the bikes that have valve failures are the bikes that spend their time at higher revs and...
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Forum: General Maintenance
07-24-2013, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,340
Re: Riding my bike....and it dies. Help?
It could be caused by a lot of things, including 'user error'.
Some folks, when they turn the key to 'off' go past the 'off' position
and end up with the key in the position where the back light...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2013, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 764
Re: master cylinder repair
And a few articles in medical journals too.[/quote]
If so, they would certainly be unique!
If he really changes oil every two miles,
he'd probably be in favor of heart transplants for healthy...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 649
Re: Is there suppose to be a "lose tube"?
Now I know that this guy's just a troll. He's no idea what he's talking about. I don't even think he's American/english. Probably never had a bike in his life, just looked at the other posts about...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-20-2013, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,554
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Forum: Troubleshooting
07-02-2013, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 3,651
Re: Used piston
No start, or not turning over at all?
IF it does turn over, is the petcock set to 'PRI' to get gas to the carb?
If it won't turn over, check the battery, then your fuses, then look for other...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
06-23-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Re: Help?
Well, have you cleaned the air box? If not, do so, and make sure
to replace the plug at the end of the drain hose.
Check the routing of the hoses from the gas tank. Move the hoses if...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-29-2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,588
Re: Strange leak at cylinder top
Had that problem with mine (2006). Since I had a reason to dig into the engine for a different problem, I scraped the old sealer from the bottom of the head cover, cleaned it, and applied a good...
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-18-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,322
Re: Opened my Engine and this is what I found
No, it will not run.
I have seen that happen before, on a different air-cooled engine, twice.
No, luckily they weren't mine. :)
The first time saw it, it was caused by the exhaust valves ...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-28-2013, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Re: removing generator cover cap
Sun, laid back lifestyle, healthy fresh local produce, wine from the local vineyards, 365 days a year riding. Need I go on? :) :2tup:[/quote]
I have all of that, except for the 365 days of...
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-27-2013, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,689
Re: removing generator cover cap
What is the diameter & thickness of a silver dollar? If we know that, those of us not in America might find something the right diameter.[/quote]
It is: 1.598" (or 40.6mm) in diameter with a...
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