06-28-2016, 09:28 AM | #1111 | |
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06-28-2016, 10:06 AM | #1112 |
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Well, I tore into the TT again last night. I know there's been mention here elsewhere of the Hawk having a removable baffle(?). I was really hoping the TT250 was the same way but alas....not to be. It's the same welded up bazooka setup as all my other CB's, since my Hensim's. Maybe it's a "50 state" thing? So much for just removing the cat and "reformatting" the baffle on the stock muffler. Looks like a whole new pipe is in order down the road. I just need it to be USFS Approved and not be too loud.
Also, anyone who's had their seat off....was your CDI just sitting there? It has the (guaranteed to fail) rubber strap around it but it's not hung on the hook. I was just wondering if others were like that. I left it where it sat. Seems safe enough. Reason for taking off the seat...and tank....is I was installing the little tach last night. I tried just to feed the pickup wire under the tank and got the damn thing snagged on something and couldn't pull it out! I didn't want to tug too hard so I decided to disassemble. Ended up getting hooked on the fuel gauge sender. Glad I didn't tug on it. Anyway, should be able to finish that tonight. I'll get a pic when I'm done. I will say the tank fits nicely and it's not like the old days where you have to make sure you don't snag any wires in the mount grommets. Lots of room under there and the mounts are way forward. Nice touch. All in all, I'm fairly impressed with this "next generation" CB. It seems they took an older design and worked out all the bugs. Everything fit well and the plastics seem pretty high quality. The Hawk is also probably like this but I was impressed with how the seat hooked not only on the front, but also on the rear. It really seats down snug, even prior to putting in the mount bolts. All the side plastics plugged into little rubber grommets (like Q) and took just one bolt to hold it in place. Seems well thought-out.
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06-28-2016, 10:46 AM | #1113 |
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Working with the Chinese manufacturer is like pulling wisdom teeth. Very painful sometimes. I had to pick my battles and the redline was not one of them as in my opinion WITHOUT a tach people have no clue what RPM they are running anyways. I will attempt to address it again on the next order but no promises....... |
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06-28-2016, 12:01 PM | #1114 |
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I just ordered the 110 through 120 jets (stock is 108) for when I put the new exhaust on. I'll let everyone know how it goes. This will be my first time tuning a carb!
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06-28-2016, 12:11 PM | #1115 |
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same - my jets arrived but I'm holding off till more broken in.
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06-28-2016, 01:11 PM | #1116 |
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...and I'm really looking forward to your exhaust review! I hope it's not too loud. I'm still not completely happy with the way I have Q set up, regarding noise level. I'm not wanting "whisper quiet" by any means....but I don't want to attract any unwanted attention, either.
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06-28-2016, 01:46 PM | #1117 | |
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06-28-2016, 07:17 PM | #1119 |
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So you guys that have received your TT250's, do you feel a new spark plug is needed for it like everyone says about the Hawks and Storms? Or is the spark plug it comes with good?
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06-28-2016, 09:37 PM | #1120 | |
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New TT250 check maintenance checklist
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Let's see. No MSO yet, but. Shark fin reversed and blue loctite on bolts Loctite on chain guard bolts Loctite on licence plate bracket Loctite on rear brake line bolts x 2 Rerouted front brake line Replaced parking light bulb with led bulbs Replaced instrument cluster bulbs with led Loctite triple tree bolts Loctite headlight bracket bolts. Turned in base idle screw 1 turn on carb. Clean brake rotors with brake cleaner That's it for tonight ***Day 2 *** MSO arrives. CSC Roost Buster Hand guards installed. Remove skid plate and take in for Line X coating Ride for 24 km ***Day 3 *** Take MSO in register in MN and get MN custom plate Z TT250. No other Motorcycle in MN will ever get this licence plate. Get Skid plate back from Line X coating. Wow does it look nice Discover the last 3 numbers of my VIN are 0250. Nobody else will have this on a CB. Remove more hardware and apply Blue Loctite. Note to other users, you better do this or you will loose lots of hardware!!!
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06-28-2016, 09:51 PM | #1121 |
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Well done MN....rest well and tomorrow play hard!
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06-28-2016, 10:16 PM | #1122 | |
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Shifter Manuel crank starter Reroute check speedo cable Steering collar nut And 1/2 dozen other things I can't Remember, your doing a great methodical job at it. There will be a literal thank you down the road.
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06-28-2016, 11:26 PM | #1123 |
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Does it have an Iridium Spark Plug? If not, I would upgrade it... it's only $5 - $10 for a Denso or NGK Iridium after all
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06-28-2016, 11:29 PM | #1124 |
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Yeah, might as well, huh?
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06-28-2016, 11:38 PM | #1125 |
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Iridium Spark Plugs help in a lot of areas they: Foul less often, usually improve MPG and acceleration, last several years and usually up to 50,000 - 100,000 miles before needing replaced... it's well worth the price
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