02-12-2020, 05:47 PM
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Location: Tampa Bay Area
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Apollo 250 DB - Blue: New Guy in FL
Hi All,
Happy to find this type of forum. Only ridden dirt bikes a handful of times (and that was 20 years ago) and finally got around to getting my own. Just ordered a week ago and just waiting for it to arrive! Around in the Tampa Bay Area and first stop is going to be Croom! Can't wait. |
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02-12-2020, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2019
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You've come to the right place. A wealth of knowledge here and some pretty cool guys as well! Welcome from another new(ish) guy
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02-12-2020, 10:07 PM
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Welcome aboard
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2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel |
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02-13-2020, 11:58 AM
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Welcome! Looking forward to pics of your new bike.
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02-20-2020, 09:07 PM
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02-20-2020, 09:09 PM
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Location: Tampa Bay Area
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It's finally here!
Got it built and took a little stroll around the neighborhood once over. Had to kickstart it. Electric Start isn't working and I don't know what the issue is. Had to change out the sparkplug right off the bat, the one it came with was black. Ideas of what I need to check on the electric start. I'm like Jon Snow - I know nothing! |
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02-20-2020, 09:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Your bike has a safety switch on the kick stand. It must be up to start.
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2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel |
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02-20-2020, 09:16 PM
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Simple things first. Did you put the acid in the battery? If so, did you charge it before in stalling it. Did you tighten the bolts down on the battery wires? Do you have the red on the positive post and the black on the negative post?
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02-20-2020, 09:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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I did the acid and charged it, bought the proper drip charger too. It charged to full. Yes to the posts.
Jerry - I remembered that from a motocheez video and did have the kickstand up. Side note - pushing the electric start doesn't even make a sound, no clicking or anything, dead quiet. |
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02-20-2020, 09:31 PM
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More complex things. Check the safty switch on the clutch handle. Mine was on the front brake handle. Had to reroute the wires. Pull the seat and check the solenoid. Make sure the wires are connected good. Get a volt meter and be sure there is 12.4-13.7 VDC going everywhere it is supposed too.
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02-20-2020, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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I'll do those things this weekend when I have more time. I really appreciate the responses!
I have a volt meter too so I'll be able to do that quick. |
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02-21-2020, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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So I didn't even need to do those things, I took seat and panel off and battery acid leaked out from underneath the positive terminal and was starting to corrode the battery wire ends.
Gonna be reaching company I bought it from to send me a new battery or should I go ahead and just get a lithium? And is there a lithium that fits in the box already? |
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02-22-2020, 02:54 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
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Exactly why I say not to use the battery they give you with bike... buy a zipp battery. 20.00 on ebay. They have lithium batteries on as Amazon called "fire power lithium battery.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/321365978281 |
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02-22-2020, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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Thanks. And nice looking bike and nice mods!
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