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Forum: Complete Machines 04-08-2023, 12:32 PM
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Views: 801
Posted By braindead0
SOLD: 2021 Apollo DB-Z40, Reno Nevada $900

$900.

Clean Nevada title.
Lightly ridden by adult. Has approximately 10 hours on it.

New front wheel last year, the original one blew a few spokes so I purchased a new one from a well rated...
Forum: Street 05-29-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By braindead0
take a piece of fuel line down to local auto...

take a piece of fuel line down to local auto parts store, they'll sell it to you by the foot... if you don't have one already add an inline fuel filter while you're at it.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-22-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By braindead0
All you have to do is figure out how to get a...

All you have to do is figure out how to get a hitch mounted to the bike, make sure it's inline with the rear axle and stays that way through the suspension travel.... no problemo ;-)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-16-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By braindead0
My 140 was terrible until I swapped out the nibi...

My 140 was terrible until I swapped out the nibi carb for a chikuni from amazon.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-12-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By braindead0
use the pilot jet that allows for correct pilot...

use the pilot jet that allows for correct pilot circuit operation. Considering all the changes you talk about, other people's jetting isn't necessarily relevant.

If you find the idle is too...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 01-23-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,082
Posted By braindead0
internal combustion engines require 3 things,...

internal combustion engines require 3 things, fuel, spark, compression. You're missing one of them.
Forum: Web Deals - NEW! 01-20-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,226
Posted By braindead0
listing doesn't seem to indicate 2.. looks like...

listing doesn't seem to indicate 2.. looks like one..
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 01-17-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,858
Posted By braindead0
you are mistaken if you think the main jet is...

you are mistaken if you think the main jet is starving the pilot for fuel. The pilot jet does not 'fill up' the bowl.

Check the fuel tank vent, if it's not venting properly over time the tank...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-12-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By braindead0
Tow rating is mostly marketing BS, available...

Tow rating is mostly marketing BS, available payload will typically run out before you exceed towing capacity. A properly loaded 2800# trailer will put somewhere between 300-560# on the hitch,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-10-2022, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By braindead0
a 1500# hitch doesn't mean your vehicle is rated...

a 1500# hitch doesn't mean your vehicle is rated to carry 1500#.. putting a hitch on a vehicle doesn't magically increase available payload. Uhaul will put a 1500# hitch on a camry if you pay then....
Forum: ATVs 12-28-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By braindead0
probably the marketing people decided what number...

probably the marketing people decided what number to put there.... may have 0 relation to reality ;-)
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-26-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By braindead0
Good engineers do, and it's a balance between...

Good engineers do, and it's a balance between noise reduction/reducing possibility of water intrusion/filter efficiency and performance.

Any 'engineers' that spent time designing the airbox on my...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-25-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By braindead0
Definitely measure your specific carb.

Definitely measure your specific carb.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-24-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By braindead0
As far as tire pumps, I carry 4 small CO/2...

As far as tire pumps, I carry 4 small CO/2 cylinders and a CO/2 inflation tool.. that's enough to get my tires back to street pressure after off roading.. compact and quick.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-24-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,673
Posted By braindead0
For the gauges, it's not an uncommon problem.....

For the gauges, it's not an uncommon problem.. behind and RV the wind/rain will be whipping around at all sorts of angles as well.. might even be coming in from the bottom. I would use a 1 gallon...
Forum: Street 11-11-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 959
Posted By braindead0
also, heat wrap is a dirt and mud collector......

also, heat wrap is a dirt and mud collector... Any performance increase will be extremely negligible.

Should help protect the plastics, and on that bike collecting dirt/mud probably not a big...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-09-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Posted By braindead0
Good point on battery, forgot about that one as I...

Good point on battery, forgot about that one as I tend to get in a ride here or there during the winter.

If you have a lithium battery it's a bit less likely to have issues in storage if you have...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-08-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,394
Posted By braindead0
Drain the fuel out of the carb/petcock.. if the...

Drain the fuel out of the carb/petcock.. if the tank is steel fill with fuel and stabilizer and yo should be good to go.. if plastic just stabilize..

If you want to go the extra mile, pull spark...
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-28-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By braindead0
Probably, I'm assuming OP knows to check before...

Probably, I'm assuming OP knows to check before taking a drink or filling tank ;-)
Forum: Zongshen RX3 10-26-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By braindead0
Yikes, I would not want a fuel tank sticking out...

Yikes, I would not want a fuel tank sticking out like that without some protection.

I would have tried to tuck them in above the passenger pegs, just in front of the cases, that would distribute...
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-20-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By braindead0
Any forum will have mixed reviews, I've heard...

Any forum will have mixed reviews, I've heard horror stories from BMW owners.... my Beta had pretty crappy wiring.. I've had Honda's with crappy fueling...

You're best bet is to read up, decide...
Forum: Web Deals - NEW! 10-14-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,048
Posted By braindead0
well, his shop link works:...

well, his shop link works: https://www.ebay.com/usr/nzbrakelathes

0 items for sale, so I guess that it.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-14-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,011
Posted By braindead0
Typically evap cans have a vacuum line connected...

Typically evap cans have a vacuum line connected to them, this is so they can 'regurgitate' the collected fuel into the intake... If you removed the evap and didn't cap off the vacuum line, that...
Forum: Web Deals - NEW! 10-14-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,048
Posted By braindead0
None of the links work for me either, I'm...

None of the links work for me either, I'm guessing he's in New Zealand perhaps ebay is partitioned in a way that U.S. can't see his listings...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2021, 11:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,011
Posted By braindead0
Probably the 'make it run right' connection ;-)

Probably the 'make it run right' connection ;-)
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