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Thanks, I would also like to see the curve of the race box, as well as the injected T-bolt. Because my overall gearing will be around 3.00:1, a different curve...
gwihnan
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Mar 1, 2004
4:52 pm
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I'm guessing that the cam profiles will have a great deal of influence on the timing curve. the cams in the T-bolt are the same as those in the lightning. ...
Wolf Logan
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Mar 1, 2004
8:18 pm
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hello all. i will give this a go, i rarely post on here. i ride a 2000 M2. i have owned the bike for 3 years now and i have recently noticed some troubles....
big_weinerisu
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Mar 1, 2004
9:44 pm
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Is it coughing thru the carb.(lean) ,or thru the pipe (rich)? Has anybody been messing with the timing? Look at your plugs, check your intake seals (spray...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 2, 2004
12:25 am
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thanks charlie, it is definitely coughing through the carb. i have not touched the timing at all. the plugs look just fine, not too wet, and not too white....
big_weinerisu
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Mar 2, 2004
12:40 am
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Have you had the carb. apart? Could be the diaphgram ,or a modified spring or hole drilled in carb slide thats to big. Another problem they had with the...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 2, 2004
1:13 am
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i have never had the carb apart on my bike. is it something i can do myself? i am fairly knowledgeable about these things, as i know what you mean by...
big_weinerisu
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Mar 2, 2004
1:17 am
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hey there... im new here. just wanted to see if anyone coudl give me any tips/tricks to changing the back tire and belt on my 2003 Thunderbolt....
fisher_dude2004
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Mar 2, 2004
1:27 am
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I'm better with FI bikes than with carbs, so I hope a "carb guy" will check me on this. the coughing through the carb sounds like it's lean. if it's been just...
Wolf Logan
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Mar 2, 2004
2:36 am
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Hey there, I'm still really new to this but it sounds a lot like our problem before we put the new breather on ours. the previous owner had put on a...
karen kelley
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Mar 2, 2004
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Sounds like we should stick to the easy stuff first. Take the forcewinder off and run it with no airfilter,(don't mean a long run) just warm it up good and...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 2, 2004
1:06 pm
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Also, It's not uncommon for the intake manifold/head seals to dry out and harden into a distorted shape that allows a lean condition to develop. I've had bad...
gwihnan
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Mar 2, 2004
1:26 pm
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Hey all, I hope there is someone out there that can help me. I have a '98 S3 that has an intermittent problem. The bike seems to have a problem with staying...
Edward Smith
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Mar 2, 2004
5:21 pm
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a guy told me about a problem like this and it ended up being his o2 sensor, which can be checked with a meter/scanalizer just a thought ... From: Edward Smith...
Cowen, John J
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Mar 2, 2004
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this could be the CA model starving problem I mentioned in another message. the tank vent in some models gets blocked, and there's no way for air to enter the...
Wolf Logan
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Mar 2, 2004
5:42 pm
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I was going to say the same thing.. It does sound like the tank breather, or perhaps a float that's out of adjustment (more likely the vent, though). When...
bluetrianglepig
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Mar 2, 2004
6:07 pm
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... I also had a very similar problem with my first Buell, which was a 2001 blast. Thing would run fine at low speeds, but after running for a bit in the...
Adam Phelps
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Mar 2, 2004
6:22 pm
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Thanks for all of your suggestions. When the problem first started happening, I tried opening the gas cap and it didn't seem to help the matter. I just spoke...
Edward Smith
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Mar 2, 2004
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722
You know, I was going to suggest that you remove that canister (if you haven't already). I'm glad someone included that in their advise. That worthless little...
Tim Buckley
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Mar 2, 2004
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While you have the muffler off,take a torch and heat up the spot where the plug meets the muffler and with a hammer fix it where you wont have to take it off...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 2, 2004
10:34 pm
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You know, I think I can do one better. Thanks for the idea, but I could always take the pipe to my welding class at CSM, cut a little square hole in it and...
Tim Buckley
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Mar 2, 2004
11:01 pm
725
Also check for a bent or constricted fuel hose. I had a hose that closed over time where it was set at a 90-degree angle. The bike exhibited the exact same...
Jim
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Mar 3, 2004
12:12 am
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Bob, Let us know if you are making any progress with the cyclone. Hope something mighta helped............Later Charlie ... From: big_weinerisu To:...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 4, 2004
7:34 pm
727
I got a 2004 xb12r with a aftermarket race kit. My question if I mix 93 octane and racing gas will it hurt anything. Thank you, Jake...
reedxb12r
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Mar 5, 2004
12:23 am
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what's the octane rating on the race gas? generally, high-octane race gas (around 103 or so) isn't too much of a problem if you use it occasionally. I believe...
Wolf Logan
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Mar 5, 2004
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grrr...I meant to type "it *shouldn't* hurt anything..." ... From: "Wolf Logan" <wolf@...> Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 4:45 PM...
Wolf Logan
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Mar 5, 2004
12:47 am
730
Well guys, the info was great. i tried the WD-40 spray around the intake to no avail. i actuall called buell and told them of the troubles i was having with...
big_weinerisu
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Mar 5, 2004
6:43 am
731
Well as I watch it snow here in Maine. I am getting ready to work on my bike. Currently a '99 S3 with super trap and KN in the bread box. I want the bread...
Scott
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Mar 5, 2004
12:28 pm
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Thanks alot for the info on the racing gas. It's just something that I thought I might try to get so more power when I go to the drag strip. thank you, Jake...
reedxb12r
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Mar 5, 2004
3:55 pm
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Just your o2 senser,which in turn will screw up FI and run like crap.But it will take awhile,maybe a 1K miles or so.............Later Charlie ... From:...
hollinswilliams
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Mar 5, 2004
4:19 pm
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