what did you wrench on today??

[jeffgs]

Riding basics 101

[dorkburger]

Nice......

[dorkburger]

The thermometer told the story.......#4 is laying down on the job. I raised the gas tank, removed the pilot screw, removed the filter (pod), and blew some air thru the ports (the 2 at the carb inlet and the pilot screw location), at an attempt of a quick fix. No quick fix...I raised the idle, thinking maybe the throttle plate ended up too far closed during the synch...no change. While blowing into the carb some gas came out, so it has fuel, although that is a generalization. Cylinder has spark, although thinking now, I didnt actually test the plug- I just removed the cap and tested with a spare plug.
The before / after point is the synch so im thinking i will have to revisit that. Since the outer carb is the one in question, and fairly accessible, im thinking ill open it up while on the bike and have a look.

Trying to keep my cool, but im a bit peeved. I suppose this is what I get for polishing the bike.

[Buffalo Bill]

OK this week replaced SUPER BIKE bars with DRAG bars.
Just replaced the front brake lines, with OEM Suzuki lines. Was able to lock up the front wheel on first test, mo-betta.

[gustovh]

Reinstalled the lowers on the Hannigan fairing and remounted the mirrors on Scruffy. Getting ready for the PNW rally.

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[dorkburger]

I'm reasonably certain that something went wrong with the synch....I opened the carb and saw no glaring problems. After some further looking I noticed that the throttle plate was fully closed. I checked the other 3. They were not. Im thinking that maybe it moved when I tightened everything down.....I adjusted it to give it a bit of opening. Hopefully tomorrow ill start it and see if it improves. If so ill have to re synch. I also torched and bent an 8mm wrench so I can properly work the lock nut and screw together.

[jeffgs]

Little mocking up so I can the vision in my head. Tired of the crusty look but have to calm down and be patient. Lot's of wet sanding

[dorkburger]

Not fixed yet, but It seems that my suspicion was correct. I started it after cracking open the throttle plate and it idled nicely and the pipe got hot like the others.
Now i just need to re do the synch. Im happy and relieved.

I was thinking while walking the dog that one of those hospital appliances they use to hold the drip bags of medicine, etc, would be cool for hanging a small gas tank and sych tool from.....yes, i take long walks.

[dorkburger]

Carb synch is done. Being more organized in thought and practice, it took half the time this go around. The idle is now very smooth, and after a couple of throttle blips in the driveway it seems to be much more responsive. Hoping to get out for a test ride tonight or tomorrow.

[dorkburger]

Win!

Just got back from a test ride. Its running great....idles nice. Takes off nice. Putters thru town at low speed smoothly with no snatchiness, and highway work is nice too. A little frustrating this business was, but I learned some, and am rewarded with a fine running machine. Im pleased!

[Buffalo Bill]

Last week I installed new brake lines.
What I don't get is how come a simple job like just bleeding the brakes ALWAYS get's really messy for me?
For some reason I go all fumbley dumb, spilling fluid, poring old fluid into the res, kicking over the fluid bottle…
Seems like I just wanna take simple jobs to a higher level of adventure.

[themess]

Last week I installed new brake lines.
What I don't get is how come a simple job like just bleeding the brakes ALWAYS get's really messy for me?
For some reason I go all fumbley dumb, spilling fluid, poring old fluid into the res, kicking over the fluid bottle…
Seems like I just wanna take simple jobs to a higher level of adventure.

Same thing happens to me often unless I carefully lay out my tools before starting, and return them immediately to the same place. I worked in biological research for 8 years, had to structure my lab bench with exquisite precision to get anything done.

[jeffgs]

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Worked on a volusia that was hacked by a local shop. I mean hacked. Made it safe for my friend to ride again then moved to my stenciling my plate

[jeffgs]

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The other side. I wished i used the Suzuki S but oh well

[rustybronco]

As chuck Hahn said, just say no. Five carb jobs since last Wednesday. A YFM660 quad. An old '60's Rochester products 2G. My Farmall A. 8hp Snow blower and the latest is a little YFM100A quad which supposedly ran last year.

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Had to pry the needle out of that one with a screwdriver.

Made a drop hitch for the wife's riding lawn mower yesterday so she could pull her new 'used' 17cu ft trailer.

More of the same tonight.