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Forum: Troubleshooting 12-01-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 72
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Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Thank you very much for your advice, Jonathan!
Forum: Troubleshooting 11-30-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 72
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Forum: Troubleshooting 11-29-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Ok, I'm waving the white flag here, as I'm losing my home and have to move. I don't have the bucks to buy a starter clutch assy, starter and starter idler gear. I just want to sell it as is,...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 05-19-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 732
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: Wanted: generator and starter clutch assembly

I have the same need. Does anyone know where I can one?
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-19-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

It's hard to see :) I'm wearing reading glasses right now!

So I went the bike shop to ask the guys there what they thought that thing was. They said that it was probably a screw that backed out of...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-19-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Blaine. Yeah, that's a good idea. I'll bring it to the dealer or the nearby motorcycle repair shop.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-19-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Alan, the photo is that monster from the movie looking in at John Lithgow. It's not of the engine :)
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-17-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

I FOUND THE MARBLE!! :biggrin: I was gonna try to open up the crankcase, but I didn't have a special tool, so I was surveying the situation and noticed something. A scratch on the starter clutch...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-01-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

That makes sense, WW. Less resistance equals inaccurate reading. Nice.
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-01-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

I have just been schooled on torque wrenches. I love it. Thanks. I'm mezmerized by that cat in your profile pic, btw, Patrick.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-25-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,602
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: transmission work

Motoprof, is it possible to separate the case without the special tool? And what is "air impact" and why is it needed? :??:
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Thanks Blaine. I will use that when I have to adjust someday. And buy a breaker bar!
Forum: Riding Safety & Tips 04-24-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,974
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: the wind is sure giving me some major trouble today, bla

When I read the title of this post, my first thought was, "Then lay off the beans.", but I see it was not about that at all. :biggrin:
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

http://s1.postimage.org/njlrr.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxnjlrr)
SUCCESS!! :rawk: Remember in the Indiana Jones movie where that wicked guy pulls the heart out of his victim? Well, I...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-24-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

I thought I responded to this post already. Maybe I didn't click "submit" :retard: I wanted to loosen the chain so I could get the sprocket off at the engine. I did loosen the adjustment nut first,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Thanks Blaine, I tried that, but it did not move!!! I like the path of least resistance, if you catch my drift.
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

No, Music, I loosened the adjustment bolt first. The axle bolt looked like Superman himself had tightened it. It was bent outa shape!
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

And the gear shifter assembly, from the thing you use your foot to change gears to the engine. You must disconnect this, obviously to remove the engine. That splined gear thing is SO locked in by...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

So now, I have to remove the connection between the clutch and your handlebar thingy. I first tried to loosen the splined gear thing, but no go! I took out the cotter pin, but there wasn't enough...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Alright, Patrick. I am now in the process of removing the engine. I tried to turn the engine and it wouldn't budge. Something is jammed in the tranny. I flattened the lock washer on the front...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-23-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

In automobiles, the gear on the starter pops out to engage the flywheel. I examined the starter, and it has no such device, so I'm thinking, "Is the starter motor engaged the entire time? That...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-21-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,042
Posted By tommyjoebilly
What size socket do you need for the front sprocket nut?

:??: I need to get the right socket, but I don't know what size it is. lil help??
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-20-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

I opened up the cover on the left side that exposes the flywheel (?) and the gear on the starter and the starter idle gear which is the go between. This gear had several teeth chipped off. So, I will...
Forum: General GZ250 Talk 04-20-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 63,558
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Error in manual about cam chain tension adjuster, I think.

On page 45 it says to "Remove the rubber cap and then turn the slotted end of cam chain tension adjuster...in the CLOCKWISE direction. I did that, and it just tightened the spring and when I let go...
Forum: Troubleshooting 04-20-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,438
Posted By tommyjoebilly
Re: I heard marbles rattling in the engine and it just stopp

Thanks Blaine, Danny and Bonehead . Bone, can I call ya Bone? Yeah, I'm gonna go to Autozone. I hear they "rent" tools out. I think you leave a deposit and you get it all back! Love free stuff!
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