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Re: The Project: Phase 3
Reply #75 - 06/04/11 at 09:18:48

A lot of the mods I'm doing are just about looks. For example, I'm going to powdercoat the carb top, float bowl and the round cover thing on the side. But I wondered what the round cover thing is, what's under it and what it does.

I checked the manual. Transient enrichment valve, huh? Looks like it moves in and out with the choke knob. Or should that be "transient enrichment knob?" Anyway, it looked like removing the cover was no big deal. Just watch for the spring.

Well, it wasn't pretty under there.

I couldn't help wondering how the sediment and debris would affect carb function. To be safe, I ordered a new diaphragm assembly.

Then I got wondering how many other people's fueling problems -- stumbling, backfire, stalling, etc. -- might be related to messed up transient enrichment valves, particularly if they've tried everything else.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #76 - 06/04/11 at 09:27:57 more commonly known as the air cut off valve. needs to be cleaned for sure. and yes, can cause some of the backfires. one of the mod's is too get a softer spring. but I'd only look into it if you couldn't fix it any other way.
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ralfyguy Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 932	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #77 - 06/04/11 at 10:21:39 I tried to get this apart the other day, but I couldn't get the screws to budge. Is the screws M4?
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #78 - 06/04/11 at 10:40:10 Yes, M4 x 10mm
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #79 - 06/07/11 at 10:47:40 Took the frame and associated parts to the powder coater this morning. The color is a custom order, so it will be a while before it's all done. That's what I get for going with My Little Pony Glitter Princess Ultra Pink® instead of black.
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RpNSht Ex Member	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #80 - 06/07/11 at 10:59:03 MotoBuddha wrote on 06/07/11 at 10:47:40: Took the frame and associated parts to the powder coater this morning. The color is a custom order, so it will be a while before it's all done. That's what I get for going with My Little Pony Glitter Princess Ultra Pink® instead of black.
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kernel ken YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 34 Loveland Ohio Gender:	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #81 - 06/07/11 at 12:53:10 Moto - I like your sense of humor, that was really funny Wait...that was a joke, wasn't it ???
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #82 - 06/21/11 at 14:18:22 The special order powder paint color I ordered for the frame finally arrived. They apologized for it taking so long. They'll do a sample in the next day or two to make sure it matches the swatch I ordered from.
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Edgar Senior Member Offline Are you a lucky little lady in the city of light? Posts: 353 San Diego	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #83 - 06/21/11 at 14:34:59 Can't wait to see yours up and running!
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Re: The Project: Phase 3
Reply #84 - 06/22/11 at 08:47:02

Finally got to see a color sample today. I wanted to make sure it matched the color chip. I was apprehensive because even though the chip was a metallic brown/bronze/dark gold color, it's named Atomic Black. Did the chip have the wrong label? No. Everything was fine.

So this will be the color for the frame and some other bits. I'll have my painter color match it to use in the graphics.

While I was at it, I had the carb top done in wrinkle black. I know, I'll only see a little of it when the bike is assembled, but it pleases my sensibilities.

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T2 Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 83 Frederick, CO	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #85 - 06/22/11 at 09:06:27 Nice carb fasteners! Terry
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bluesavage218 Full Member Alliance Member Offline Chicks dig it. Posts: 204 Jackson, TN Gender:	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #86 - 06/22/11 at 16:22:50 Carb looks spiffy!!! I really like that! This gives me ideas!!!!!
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MotoBuddha Serious Thumper Offline Let's roll! Posts: 1416 Charlotte, NC	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #87 - 06/22/11 at 16:41:01 Now, don't be a copycat.
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bluesavage218 Full Member Alliance Member Offline Chicks dig it. Posts: 204 Jackson, TN Gender:	Re: The Project: Phase 3 Reply #88 - 06/22/11 at 16:46:42 Oh don't worry! I try to be as different as possible haha. I'm thinking painting the little circle and the big circle two different colors.... maybe
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Re: The Project: Phase 3
Reply #89 - 06/22/11 at 19:37:10

ralfyguy wrote on 06/04/11 at 10:21:39:

I tried to get this apart the other day, but I couldn't get the screws to budge. Angry

Is the screws M4?

ralfyguy, please see reply #62 of the Double Ryca Build. There are some pics there that show a technique we used to get those screws loose without destroying them. You are right!! Those things seemed like they were welded in there. Just use a punch on the side of the head of the screw and tap moderately. AFter several taps, tap on the other side of the screw. Soon you'll see it move a tiny bit,... that means they are "unwelded" enough to use a screwdriver.

Good luck!

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