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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> locomotiveman's next tweak /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1334246756 Message started by Boule’tard on 04/12/12 at 09:05:52 |
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Title: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Boule’tard on 04/12/12 at 09:05:52 Quote:
I am very sorry about this.. was trying to splice locomotiveman's threads together, and somehow got it thrown into an area we are forbidden to access. To restart, good mods to start off with are : white spacer (needle) fork brace cam chain tensioner manual petcock Sorry for the lost posts. If I forgot mods that were mentioned, please repost them. Also, one thread per question is good enough.. no need to cross-post. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Serowbot on 04/12/12 at 09:17:58 Well,... my butt still says to do the 2" front seat lift mod,... and I can't argue... Makes a much bigger difference than you would imagine... |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by locomotiveman on 04/12/12 at 09:25:21 Boule'tard, OK then...as suspected, a fork brace/stabilizer and a Cam Chain Tensioner for my next 'tweeks'. Followed by Carb 'white plastic spacer' Mod. Today...Front of seat spacers. It's a darn fun bike to ride so far. Thanks. Locomotiveman |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Boule’tard on 04/12/12 at 09:28:11 Oh yeah.. I concur.. picking up the front of the seat an inch or so is also darn near free, and can be done while waiting for other parts. Welcome, locomotiveman ! (it is groundhog day ;D) I'm gonna log out now and quit trying to manage the forum through flaky-ass dialup.. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Savage_Rob on 04/12/12 at 09:55:27 The white spacer mod is almost free too and can be done immediately, if desired. I also recommend a freer-flowing muffler accompanied by the carb rejet/retune needed to match the increase in airflow. Even without going to any lengths like installing an HID rig, you can seriously improve your headlight's effectiveness by swapping out the stock bulb for a xenon equivalent. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by greenmonster on 04/12/12 at 10:12:50 Do you have the model number for the xenon bulb? |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Savage_Rob on 04/12/12 at 10:33:11 273225252E2D2F2E33342532400 wrote:
You need to get an H4 type. Here's one I just found advertized on eBay (http://compare.ebay.com/like/170820321366?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar) but there are others and you may prefer to go with a brand name that you like better. You can usually find these at any auto parts store (though some sell them in pairs) and usually at Walmart too. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/12/12 at 13:04:30 Well!!!,, I had a Good one,, but Im not repostin it now,, cuz Im Maaayud! |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by locomotiveman on 04/12/12 at 13:22:10 Serowbot and Boule'tard, Hey!! The 'SeatMod' sits Nice!! Thanks. The LowSpeed Mixture Mod truly improved running...mine was 1/2 a turn from IN, Now it's about 4 turns. An uncanny analogy. Locomotives wanted to Die upon fast 'Idle-down'. Solution: Carry a 5 1/2" wooden broomhandle/dowel. Set dowel in FuelPump linkage to prevent 'Overcentered/Lean' fuel linkage. Presto. ...But don't forget to take YOUR dowel out before Crew-change. Next. Headlight bulb. Thanks again. Locomotiveman |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by EJID on 04/12/12 at 14:13:42 45464A4644465D405F4C444847290 wrote:
If you've got your pilot circuit screw out 4 turns, it's barely holding on and you should really rejet the pilot circuit to the next step up before that screw vibrates out... |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Boule’tard on 04/12/12 at 15:12:47 747B7875310 wrote:
True. And the effect of the fuel screw should taper off after about 3 turns.. might as well see if it will run as well with it at 3 turns and not risk it coming out of there. If there is an appreciable difference in going from 3 to 4 turns, go up one size on the pilot jet as EJID says... then start again at 1.5 turns. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by locomotiveman on 04/12/12 at 17:36:47 Boule'tard, OK. Thanks. 3 turns...not 4 on the Mixture Screw. And maybe a dab of silicone sealant next to the screw to keep it 'secure'?? Locomotiveman |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Boule’tard on 04/12/12 at 17:59:24 Yep. EJID called it first. A little dab of silicone shouldn't hurt anything, though I'd stop short of using threadlock (even the green or blue stuff) because the slot in the screw isn't that deep, and people have ruined their whole carb trying to drill out a stuck screw. Whether you leave it at 3 turns or go with a larger pilot jet, you'd know if you overdid it by the engine not ever needing choke to start, and the idle would not hold steady when the engine is hot. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by spacepirates on 04/12/12 at 18:41:48 5F52485158495C4F593D0 wrote:
yup, that'd be me :'( oh well, gave me a reason to upgrade to a high performance carb ;D |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Savage_Rob on 04/13/12 at 08:54:31 Oh yeah, the speedo rattle fix is cheap and easy and gets rid of an annoyance. |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by Serowbot on 04/13/12 at 22:39:38 Loco,... is it just me,...or?... :-?... ;D... http://deathandtaxesmag.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/leslie-nielsen_ADP.jpg |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by aintright on 04/14/12 at 15:59:43 the speedo rattle is very annoying... what's everyone doing to fix it. i was just going to get some thin rubber matting and cut it to fit. and no i have not done a search yet. reading the post just reminded me of it |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by verslagen1 on 04/14/12 at 16:13:05 speedo rattle is in the tech section. follow link in my sig |
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Title: Re: locomotiveman's next tweak Post by CaptialThumper on 04/15/12 at 17:51:17 +1 on the speedo rattle fix. Mine is driving me batty at the moment. I wanted to fix it this weekend, but there are only so many hours I'm allowed to spend in the garage these days. :P |
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