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Weldangrind · 06-01-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

My GL occasionally had a similar problem on my Alaska trip. Tapping on the solenoid would make it start. Turns out the tiny electromagnet coil wire broke where it exited the coil to go through the plastic cap. Unfortunately there wasn't enough sticking out to solder it so I unwound the the spool, pulled the wire through a bit more, then rewound the spool using an electric drill. It's worked fine since. Am I cheap or what

Genius!

**cheesy** · 06-16-2015, 09:40 PM

I didn't mention this in the ride report but the Maggot had some issues on the long ride over the weekend. I could run 70-80 mph all day and not miss a beat.

But, accelerate from a stop and the bike would miss and sputter up to 5000 rpm. At 5000 rpm, it was like a switch was thrown and it ran great. What was really irritating was that it was intermittent. If I was running through town, it was fine.

Most of the time.

I was really hoping that it wasn't the low speed coil on the stator because that would require an engine drop and case split to repair.

So, I started paying attention to throttle positions. If I went past 1/4 throttle, it would miss. Below that, fine. Yet, no matter the throttle position, at 5000 rpm it ran great. So, that eliminated the low speed coil.

For grins, I did WOT from a stop. Bike ran like it was running on one cylinder until 5000 rpm then it felt like I got kicked in the chest and the rear tire broke loose. That got me to thinking about the questionable CV slide in the left carb and that it might be sticking.

Get home and pull the cap off the left carb. The piston slides nicely for about a 1/4" and then binds. It takes a good yank to get the piston to move again. AHA. I grab the bum set of carbs and try one of its pistons in the bike. Smooth as silk. So, I swap both sets pistons, springs, and caps from the bum carbs to the bike. While I'm at it, I replace the jets and float bowls.

As yesterday was a monsoon and the Blackhawks were in the process of winning the Stanley Cup

, I didn't ride until today. Bike started on half choke(hasn't happened in two years), idle felt better, and no matter the throttle position, no missing.

Should have done this a month ago.

Weldangrind · 06-17-2015, 01:23 AM

I knew those carbs would come in handy. Excellent troubleshooting.

SpudRider · 06-17-2015, 04:29 AM

X2; excellent troubleshooting, Cheesy.

**cheesy** · 06-19-2015, 08:40 PM

You'd think that Honda, of all people, could make a clutch cable that would last longer than 36 years.

Broke on the ride home from work. Too bad that when I unpacked Sunday, I left the spare cable on the bench and not back in the trunk. Mrs. B had to bring the spare. Three minutes from the time I took the seat off til I had the old cable on the ground. Waited 15 minutes for Mrs. B to show up

, yet I was only three miles from home. Twenty minutes to install and adjust. Ten of that was undoing it and rerouting it the correct way.

Guess I better check out the rest of the original cables(all of them).

dmeredith0015 · 06-20-2015, 01:47 AM

good thinking cheese on checking the rest of the cables as one wares the rest are sure to follow!! glad you made it home even if it took a little longer than expected

good work sir!

Weldangrind · 06-21-2015, 01:21 AM

How do you get Mrs. Cheesy to bring you a cable, much less identify one?

SpudRider · 06-21-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

How do you get Mrs. Cheesy to bring you a cable, much less identify one?

Proper training is the answer.

Weldangrind · 06-21-2015, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Proper training is the answer.

Said the bachelor.

SpudRider · 06-21-2015, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Said the bachelor.

As FastDoc might reply, that is exactly my point.

**cheesy** · 06-21-2015, 06:45 AM

Through the magic of cellular technology, she carried her phone into the garage to where I had placed the cables. All cables are in original packaging. Told her to bring the one that said 'Clutch'.

Also, I had picked up dinner, so if she wanted it hot, she had to come and get it.

MICRider · 06-21-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

As FastDoc might reply, that is exactly my point.

Not intending to hijack the thread, but where the heck is Doc? I haven't seen him since I got back on? Hoping everything is alright with him, miss his posts.
/hijack off/

Weldangrind · 06-22-2015, 10:58 AM

He dropped off the radar when his job changed. I was really hoping that he'd come back, but so far he hasn't.

MICRider · 06-22-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

He dropped off the radar when his job changed. I was really hoping that he'd come back, but so far he hasn't.

:(
Thanks for the info, hoping he comes back as well.
Sorry for the hijack cheesy.

katoranger · 06-23-2015, 04:06 PM

I sent him a text last night and he is doing well.

06-16-2015, 09:40 PM	#542
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,779	I didn't mention this in the ride report but the Maggot had some issues on the long ride over the weekend. I could run 70-80 mph all day and not miss a beat. But, accelerate from a stop and the bike would miss and sputter up to 5000 rpm. At 5000 rpm, it was like a switch was thrown and it ran great. What was really irritating was that it was intermittent. If I was running through town, it was fine. Most of the time. I was really hoping that it wasn't the low speed coil on the stator because that would require an engine drop and case split to repair. So, I started paying attention to throttle positions. If I went past 1/4 throttle, it would miss. Below that, fine. Yet, no matter the throttle position, at 5000 rpm it ran great. So, that eliminated the low speed coil. For grins, I did WOT from a stop. Bike ran like it was running on one cylinder until 5000 rpm then it felt like I got kicked in the chest and the rear tire broke loose. That got me to thinking about the questionable CV slide in the left carb and that it might be sticking. Get home and pull the cap off the left carb. The piston slides nicely for about a 1/4" and then binds. It takes a good yank to get the piston to move again. AHA. I grab the bum set of carbs and try one of its pistons in the bike. Smooth as silk. So, I swap both sets pistons, springs, and caps from the bum carbs to the bike. While I'm at it, I replace the jets and float bowls. As yesterday was a monsoon and the Blackhawks were in the process of winning the Stanley Cup , I didn't ride until today. Bike started on half choke(hasn't happened in two years), idle felt better, and no matter the throttle position, no missing. Should have done this a month ago. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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06-17-2015, 01:23 AM	#543
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I knew those carbs would come in handy. Excellent troubleshooting. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-17-2015, 04:29 AM	#544
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	X2; excellent troubleshooting, Cheesy. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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06-19-2015, 08:40 PM	#545
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,779	You'd think that Honda, of all people, could make a clutch cable that would last longer than 36 years. Broke on the ride home from work. Too bad that when I unpacked Sunday, I left the spare cable on the bench and not back in the trunk. Mrs. B had to bring the spare. Three minutes from the time I took the seat off til I had the old cable on the ground. Waited 15 minutes for Mrs. B to show up, yet I was only three miles from home. Twenty minutes to install and adjust. Ten of that was undoing it and rerouting it the correct way. Guess I better check out the rest of the original cables(all of them). __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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06-21-2015, 01:21 AM	#547
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	How do you get Mrs. Cheesy to bring you a cable, much less identify one? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-20-2015, 01:47 AM	#546
dmeredith0015 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 46	good thinking cheese on checking the rest of the cables as one wares the rest are sure to follow!! glad you made it home even if it took a little longer than expected good work sir!
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06-21-2015, 06:45 AM	#551
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,779	Through the magic of cellular technology, she carried her phone into the garage to where I had placed the cables. All cables are in original packaging. Told her to bring the one that said 'Clutch'. Also, I had picked up dinner, so if she wanted it hot, she had to come and get it. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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06-22-2015, 10:58 AM	#553
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	He dropped off the radar when his job changed. I was really hoping that he'd come back, but so far he hasn't. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-23-2015, 04:06 PM	#555
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I sent him a text last night and he is doing well. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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