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Forum: General Maintenance 08-24-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By GilHirien
I agree about a parts section. Thought I'd hop...

I agree about a parts section. Thought I'd hop back in here and update. About 600 miles or so, with no problems to speak of :)
Forum: General Maintenance 08-16-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By GilHirien
Cylinder Head Replacement

Hello all, been a while since I have posted anything, but I still ghost around the forums now and again. I recently had the valve seat for my exhaust valve decide it did not want to exist anymore so...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-26-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,100
Posted By GilHirien
Ok, so I won't be much help then afterall. I went...

Ok, so I won't be much help then afterall. I went and checked my engine ground and tinkered some more to no avail. Then I decided in sheer frustration to check fuses again. I had a blown tail light...
Forum: Troubleshooting 10-26-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,100
Posted By GilHirien
I am having a similar issue, so I'll piggyback on...

I am having a similar issue, so I'll piggyback on here for now in hopes that it might help us both find a solution. I have headlights, but no running lights at the front turn signals (turn signals...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-20-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By GilHirien
Bike is doing good. Replaced the crankcase as...

Bike is doing good. Replaced the crankcase as stated earlier. Couple hiccups to work out still, but on the road again. Have to track down an oil leak somewhere in the top engine. Looks to be coming...
Forum: Troubleshooting 09-19-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By GilHirien
Late but pics as promised

Here are a few pics.
Forum: Instructional Articles 07-30-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,133
Posted By GilHirien
Interested to hear more about this one. Share...

Interested to hear more about this one. Share some pics with the tank mounted if it worked out. Please and Thanks!
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-30-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
So I just went out and did it last night anyway....

So I just went out and did it last night anyway. The lock nut had come off completely, but I found it with little effort. Cleaned it up along with the adjuster screw and loctite on both. Problem...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-29-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
New problem. On a decent trip of about 35 miles...

New problem. On a decent trip of about 35 miles to register for classes this fall, my clutch lever begins to ease back to the handlebar over about a minute give or take, then I have no clutch. I had...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Clutch. Cable. Play. Update! Thinking it...

Clutch. Cable. Play.

Update! Thinking it might be my clutch slipping, I was reading through some other threads on here when I realized I had moved my clutch cable at the handlebar while checking...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-27-2014, 01:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Mole, that is the exact filter I have installed....

Mole, that is the exact filter I have installed. It is not letting enough fuel through fast enough to keep the motor fed.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Already checked. Not many places around here that...

Already checked. Not many places around here that sell stuff to do work yourself. The small engine shops around here just do the work and wont sell you parts. Had to go to the big box stores to find...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Spark plug is great, airbox, drain hose, air...

Spark plug is great, airbox, drain hose, air cleaner all clean. It runs fine off of prime, but it pulls the gas from the carb slightly faster than it pulls gas through the filter, so it will start to...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Ok, I've after 30 miles here is where we're at....

Ok, I've after 30 miles here is where we're at. Fuel filter is installed (will be replaced soon because it is a paper filter and doesn't flow freely enough to feed the engine on run, but does fine on...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-26-2014, 01:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Ok, so I ran out of daylight. Tank is as clean as...

Ok, so I ran out of daylight. Tank is as clean as its going to get for now. Petcock is assembled and clean (with the missing filter found, cleaned, and reattached). Carb is sqeaky clean. Inline fuel...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Holy crap that was trashed. Ok, update. Petcock...

Holy crap that was trashed. Ok, update. Petcock is apart and soaking. It was almost completely clogged with crap. One of the top filters is off completely. Gonna have to fish that out of the tank...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-25-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Thanks for the helpful advice guys. It is very...

Thanks for the helpful advice guys. It is very much appreciated. I'll try the rag solution first as I have all that on hand. I've also got a brush used to remove excess dirt/lint from the lint trap...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-24-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Update: Rained pretty hard down here the last...

Update: Rained pretty hard down here the last several days, but yesterday I was able to remove the carb again, disassemble, and soak everything. Yes, it was indeed filthy all over again. All hoses,...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-22-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Pilot screw is sealed. I may play with that later...

Pilot screw is sealed. I may play with that later on, but not until I get it running reliably in the factory setting. Thanks though.
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-22-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Cool beans. I will pull the carb again today when...

Cool beans. I will pull the carb again today when I get off work and give it a good soak in cleaner. There are no vacuum leaks. That was one of the first things I checked. My exhaust is factory, no...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Any other opinions, comments, concerns? This...

Any other opinions, comments, concerns? This sound about right to everyone? I'd like to hear thoughts from one or two more people before I take the carb back off, though I also think/hope its just...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
It SEEMS to rev pretty well in neutral. Better...

It SEEMS to rev pretty well in neutral. Better immediately after startup than after it has run for a little. After warm up it starts popping pretty good when you let off the throttle in neutral. It...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,930
Posted By GilHirien
Oh No No/slow acceleration. No top end.

Hey all. First, Thanks for the wealth of knowledge and support already on these forums and all the contributors. I have spent hours pouring over all kinds of topics on this site which were...
Forum: Troubleshooting 07-21-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By GilHirien
Update: I did eventually break the nut free. What...

Update: I did eventually break the nut free. What I found underneath was horrendous. The front sprocket inner teeth and drive were eaten away to nothing, hence not being able to break the nut even...
Forum: Troubleshooting 05-05-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By GilHirien
@Raul - starter clutch looks good. No signs of...

@Raul - starter clutch looks good. No signs of wear/damage and looks in working order. It also worked when last I had the bike running.
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