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Forum: Street 03-30-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,002
Posted By AustinConnell
There is an adjustment on the side of the head of...

There is an adjustment on the side of the head of the bike. Pull it tight and screw the nut onto the the threads a bit more. This may take a bit of force, but will probably fix your issue. Also make...
Forum: Street 02-05-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
No kidding! I want to ride so bad but I'm at...

No kidding! I want to ride so bad but I'm at work. I will be riding this afternoon.
Forum: Street 02-04-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
Hey guys sorry for the delay in an update. I...

Hey guys sorry for the delay in an update.
I checked the valve clearance and oddly enough, they were perfect!
The bike is running so much better and I actually rode it a bit further without anymore...
Forum: Street 01-31-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
That's a nice bridge, there's one near here that...

That's a nice bridge, there's one near here that looks a lot like that one called Brown's Bridge. It's funny though, Lawrenceville is a metro city about 25mi from where I live!
Forum: Street 01-31-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
That is a good story. I'm sure she was impressed....

That is a good story. I'm sure she was impressed. That's quick and resourceful thinking!

Luckily I was able to just keep it in my pocket :) there are no bridges like that around here.
Forum: Street 01-31-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I did replace the airfilter so I'm going to say...

I did replace the airfilter so I'm going to say it was the choke that is flooding it.

I began my second ride and got a mile down the road, but at a stopsign, I put my feet down and heard a...
Forum: Street 01-31-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I have not found the feeler gauges yet, but I did...

I have not found the feeler gauges yet, but I did take the bike up the road for a test. The bike performed much better in terms of acceleration and health. I was about to rev around 9k instead of...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
Today: Remounted the engine (no small task...

Today:

Remounted the engine (no small task due to the way the swing arm is designed -_- especially as a one man team.) I placed a cinderblock beneath the frame and unbolted the rear bolt from the...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I was out in the driveway when working with the...

I was out in the driveway when working with the fuel, I had some old gas sitting around that I needed to get rid of anyways. I didn't have any of the other chemicals around.

Today I rebuilt the...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
Oil type noted. Thank you. As for oil being...

Oil type noted. Thank you.

As for oil being in the carb, there is none. It was definitely coming out of the breather hose attached to the top of the engine. I removed it and ran the bike for a few...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I definitely need to get my hands on some feeler...

I definitely need to get my hands on some feeler gauges... I would have checked that if I had some readily available. I know they're somewhere in the garage. I will probably just pick some up...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 02:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
yep, I was avoiding having to remove them and...

yep, I was avoiding having to remove them and reinstalling them. I didn't want to have to make any adjustments as that is a bit out of my knowledge area. I was able to use a small screw driver...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I didn't include that in my description, but...

I didn't include that in my description, but while I was cleaning the head, I did that with the fuel. I dried the underside and poured fuel in from the intake and exhaust side. They were sealing just...
Forum: Street 01-29-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
UPDATE

So I worked on this project a bit more tonight. I got a lot accomplished in my opinion considering it is now 2am and I'm exhausted. ha. Anyways, I chose to soak the parts (head and valves, piston,...
Forum: Street 01-28-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
Thank you weld and grind. You're proving your...

Thank you weld and grind. You're proving your name!

I do have everything besides the valve spring compressor which I could probably makeshift something in place of that particular tool.
I have...
Forum: Street 01-27-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
It's still a sharp looking bike nonetheless. As...

It's still a sharp looking bike nonetheless. As for the comfort, its the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. The pegs are a couple inches high for me, but I've got long legs. The seat isn't as...
Forum: Street 01-27-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
thanks doc, I'm certainly hoping this will solve...

thanks doc, I'm certainly hoping this will solve most of my issues. I don't wish to become frustrated with this project.


Also, for reference, this is a link to a YouTube video showing the...
Forum: Street 01-27-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
Just for fun ...

Just for fun
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6S3Zi9kDW28/TyLMv5c2WOI/AAAAAAAAA04/ATzUsYUgw1E/s400/PANO_20120126_224913.jpg...
Forum: Street 01-27-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
This is another view of the valves ...

This is another view of the valves
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wGMUcpIvnd0/TyLMShc3h3I/AAAAAAAAA0w/Mv83_WCS6Sc/s400/IMAG0516.jpg...
Forum: Street 01-27-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
So last night I began working on this. I pulled...

So last night I began working on this. I pulled the motor out
of the frame. Which wasn't as difficult as I thought. It's
held in with less than 10 bolts. I was working alone though
...
Forum: Street 01-24-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
UPDATE!

I received some of my parts today and plan to be tackling this through the week.

On an even better note, I got my hands on a legitimate service manual for this exact model. (not some random bike...
Forum: Street 01-13-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
That is what I was thinking. Still waiting...

That is what I was thinking.

Still waiting on the rebuild kit. I've decided that I'm just going to start with the head gasket replacement. This should get me running long enough to purchase...
Forum: Street 01-13-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
anyone know what this is? perhaps a condensation...

anyone know what this is? perhaps a condensation catch for the oil?
http://i42.tinypic.com/a5l35s.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/6pvwrc.jpg
Forum: Street 01-12-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
I'll just purchase two quarts just to be safe. Ha...

I'll just purchase two quarts just to be safe. Ha


I'm in North Georgia though. :D
Forum: Street 01-12-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,103
Posted By AustinConnell
That sounds about right. Thanks Anyone...

That sounds about right. Thanks


Anyone know if the reservoirs are all connected?
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