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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-23-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,614
Posted By knothead
Hmmm... ya think? I think you're very wrong. If...

Hmmm... ya think? I think you're very wrong. If the pilot is too rich it will load up on idle. When the bike is in operation the main circuit takes over and the effect of the pilot lessens. Take a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-22-2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,614
Posted By knothead
Has anyone ever overheated one of these Chinese...

Has anyone ever overheated one of these Chinese built engines? They make such little power for their size I just don't see one overheating just from idling for 15 min (assuming it's not way lean)....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-08-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By knothead
I'm pretty sure the OHV engine has a gear driven...

I'm pretty sure the OHV engine has a gear driven cam, the oil pump is chain driven though.

I went through something really close to what you're describing. I took my GY out for a spin after it had...
Forum: Street 08-18-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,305
Posted By knothead
I remember you from last year when you were...

I remember you from last year when you were hocking those rip off Nology spark plug wires. You know, if you were interested in anything BUT steering traffic to your site you would think that a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-14-2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,195
Posted By knothead
$275 a set? One of the biggest reasons I...

$275 a set?

One of the biggest reasons I didn't want a Zongshen was the oddball tire size. I don't care how well the bike is made, you can't ride it without tires.
My Lifan cost less, I can get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 08-09-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,656
Posted By knothead
I double dog dare ya to walk into NAPA and ask...

I double dog dare ya to walk into NAPA and ask for a Singing Sparking Relay!

You aint a man... haven't a hair on yer chest.. yer a lily livered little girl if ya don't do it! :lol: :lol: :lol: ...
Forum: Pure Dirt 08-08-2009, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,898
Posted By knothead
The money it would take to buy a Chinese 400/450...

The money it would take to buy a Chinese 400/450 would easily get you on a lightly used DRZ 400.

The Suzuki is lighter, faster, has 40+hp, has a huge aftermarket, is suspended better and is all...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-14-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,630
Posted By knothead
Re: LIFAN LF200GY-5, Speedometer

They work by having a fine air gap between two plates, when one turns the air between them turns the other (sort of like a torque converter in an automatic transmission, but without the oil). If any...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-11-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By knothead
Don't leave the chain tight, you can mess up the...

Don't leave the chain tight, you can mess up the transmission in a hurry. There are differences, but most of the Chinese bikes seem to tighten the chain the more the suspension is compressed... you...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-11-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 35
Oil
Views: 5,213
Posted By knothead
Re: Delicate

I'm the world's worst at stirring up stuff when I didn't mean to on the interweb...
The problem is, there's no real feedback to what you're saying and I tend to forget that and drop smarta55ed...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-10-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Oil
Views: 5,213
Posted By knothead
Re: crap

I guess you're talking to zebadoba???

If you're getting THAT worked up over someone mixing leftover oil you need to walk away from the keyboard.... maybe take a long walk or go fishing...

Who...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-09-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,772
Posted By knothead
I ride like they are all out to get me! ...

I ride like they are all out to get me!

Minivans, work trucks, station wagons.... and those tuner types in their Hondas and Mitsubishis 8O , man those guys are aggressive and unpredictable....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-09-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 35
Oil
Views: 5,213
Posted By knothead
I have to agree, as long as you keep an eye on...

I have to agree, as long as you keep an eye on it, just about any oil should be fine. I personally wouldn't use bargain basement oils just because they seem to not have the detergent qualities of the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-07-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,772
Posted By knothead
Glad you weren't hurt! That could have really...

Glad you weren't hurt! That could have really made for a bad day.

Those left hand turners kill more motorcyclists than any other cager.

Sometimes weaving back and forth in your lane helps them...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-07-2009, 01:15 PM
Replies: 35
Oil
Views: 5,213
Posted By knothead
Rotella comes in two flavors; synthetic and dino....

Rotella comes in two flavors; synthetic and dino. One's in a blue jug the other's in a white jug.

As far as break in is concerned... there's still some debate going on. I think it stems from the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-06-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 35
Oil
Views: 5,213
Posted By knothead
Oil is for wussies. I refuse to use the stuff, it...

Oil is for wussies. I refuse to use the stuff, it makes a mess and is hard on the environment!:lol:

Rotella rocks. Synthetic is fine even in a new engine, but I think it's a waste as often as...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-04-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By knothead
Partly, the truth is you never know where someone...

Partly, the truth is you never know where someone is from, the interwebs is a big place...

From what you're describing, I think you're pilot circuit is lean. If the bike won't idle but runs fine...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-04-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By knothead
The photo of the bike shows he's English. Look at...

The photo of the bike shows he's English. Look at the "L" plate on the front.[/quote]

:D Yes, but the lack of even the slightest nod towards punctuation or capitilization made my head spin so...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-04-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By knothead
A carb is not going to help the bike's handling. ...

A carb is not going to help the bike's handling.

It's technique. Steering input, body position, picking the correct line... you can settle the suspension by rolling on the throttle, but it's not...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-03-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,956
Posted By knothead
Either carry a higher speed into the corners or...

Either carry a higher speed into the corners or just don't lean as much.

On a small bike the key is momentum conservation.. don't brake into the corners, gauge your speed before entry and carry...
Forum: Pure Dirt 07-01-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,978
Posted By knothead
LOL :D :D :D The OP mentions "couple...

LOL :D :D :D

The OP mentions "couple things that were odd..." meaning two odd breather hoses. Didn't think the chain rusted solid was odd....[/quote]


That would have been his next post......
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-20-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,342
Posted By knothead
The throttle cable. I'd say check for air...

The throttle cable.

I'd say check for air leaks around the carb, both on the engine side and on the airbox side. Bouncing around on it's side in the back of a worktruck for that long could very...
Forum: Other Brands 06-14-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,115
Posted By knothead
Re: Cha-Chi

No offense taken. Getting back on the Lifan after riding Japanese bikes puts into perspective just why Chinese bikes carry such a low pricetag.
I was thinking about keeping the Lifan, trying to...
Forum: Other Brands 06-12-2009, 06:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,115
Posted By knothead
Re: Cha-Chi

Oh yeah? I'll trade ya' my '07 Lifan for that Ninja 250. Atlanta isn't too far out (about 5 hours). I actually like the 250 and my Lifan just isn't seeing any use since I got my DR 650. Shoot me a...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By knothead
Yeah but.... Increasing the preload to raise...

Yeah but....

Increasing the preload to raise the ride height will kill the already poor suspension. You'll loose rebound travel which can be bad if you're carrying any speed on rough surfaces. The...
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