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3088
First off, I'd check for a vacuum leak. Try with the engine running, spraying a little carburetor cleaner around the manifold. Also I'd check for a bad spark...
Bob Francis
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Sep 7, 2009
12:22 pm
3089
... As usual Bob comes to the rescue!!! I'll get on and check those out now! As for the spark plugs the ones that i have aren't even 2 months old yet!! But...
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Sep 7, 2009
12:37 pm
3090
If you have changed the manifold, that's the first place I'd check, those "o-rings" can slip out of place really easily. Don't waste your money on a spark plug...
Bob Francis
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Sep 7, 2009
12:47 pm
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... as for the manifold the guy who had it before me changed it, so not sure about the o-rings, but i do know that before i went to baildon warm her up she ran...
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Sep 7, 2009
1:03 pm
3092
well, it could be the coil, but it could be a bad connection or a bad ignition module. Carefully swap the coils and see if the problem follows. Also don't ...
Bob Francis
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Sep 7, 2009
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3093
... the only thing i find weird is that when you give it some throttle and get it to i think roughly 3-4000 rpm it starts firing on both, then if you keep it...
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Sep 8, 2009
11:14 am
3094
Does anyone know if Virago front brake pads fit our 250's? If so what is their part number and is their an after market supplier. How about cost?...
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Sep 8, 2009
2:13 pm
3095
... http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/myproducts.php?ProdTypeID=&year=9212&BikeID=403 hope that helps fella Alistair...
dj2hardrock
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Sep 9, 2009
9:24 am
3096
... The bikes now running brilliantly again, cheers for the help bob! IF your ever in the UK defo have to buy you a pint sometime haha! Thanks again fella ...
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Sep 9, 2009
9:25 am
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On 09/09/2009 05:23, dj2hardrock wrote: The Yamaha Virago 250 later model brakes are the same. The part number is: BRAKE PAD/KIT 4HM-W0045-00-00 front rear: ...
Bob Francis
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Sep 9, 2009
6:35 pm
3098
Have you checked for that vacuum leak? Since you said it was changed, I'd look there first. Also maybe you can find someone with an ignition box to try...
Bob Francis
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Sep 10, 2009
12:30 am
3099
Glad you found it! When I'm your way, I'll take you up on the pint> Bob...
Bob Francis
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Sep 10, 2009
12:58 am
3100
Last night as I was riding home from church,I noticed that my headlight seemed to be more dim than usual. When I got home I tried to restart and the battery...
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Sep 10, 2009
11:16 am
3101
Roger, make sure the battery is fully charged before checking. Put a volt meter on the battery, start the bike and measure the voltage, on the battery with the...
Bob Francis
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Sep 10, 2009
6:55 pm
3102
Thanks Bob-------------------------Roger ... From: Bob Francis <bobf@...> Subject: Re: [Lifan] charging system problem To: Lifan@yahoogroups.com Date:...
Roger Donaldson
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Sep 10, 2009
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3103
I adjusted my valves based on a Yamaha 250 shop manual and it seems as though they are a little noisy. I checked and rechecked my clearances and they are...
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Sep 19, 2009
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3104
While the engines are almost exactly alike. The Lifan factory calls for smaller valve clearances. The specifications are on the EPA tag on the side cover of...
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Sep 19, 2009
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3105
Trying to adjust my valves and I'm going by the timing marks listed for yamaha Virago 250...They are the same for the Lifan 250, no? The II- is for the back...
rjliberatorejr
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Sep 20, 2009
6:58 pm
3106
RJ, RE-read the Yamaha instructions. The double line is TDC for the front cylinder. The single line is fo the rear. The instructions are hard to read so...
Bob Francis
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Sep 20, 2009
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3107
RJ, I need to reexplain the markings. There are 3 three markings on the rotor. 1) A"T" that is the TDC mark for the front #1 cylinder,( yes I know that in some...
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Sep 21, 2009
10:31 am
3108
The long distance award, with about 420 mile run !!! On his Lifan 250 cc Virago, clone !! Good Job Bob !!! Jim Wilson in TN, Glad you got back safe...
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Sep 28, 2009
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3109
I rode up to Cave City on Thursday morning. A short ride 130 miles north from Murfreesboro. The closer I got you could see rain clouds off to the N.W. I...
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Oct 1, 2009
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3110
Well guys, you should have come! The Lifan did us proud at Cave City. I rode up from Virginia, about 420 miles or so. Left Friday AM and other than a flat...
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Oct 1, 2009
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3111
Sat morning still sore from the cave hike, Rain & fog at the motel. We will put off the ride for a few hours. More folks arrive before 10.00 am. I hear the...
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Oct 1, 2009
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Thank you for joining the Lifan group. This file "groundrules.txt" is available in the Files section of the Yahoo Lifan web site and is sent to all new members...
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Oct 1, 2009
2:28 pm
3113
_www.barbervintagefestival.org_ (http://www.barbervintagefestival.org) Worth doing if your in the area !!...
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Oct 6, 2009
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  This email is to let you know that I am a real person, and not a "spam=bot".   Thanks, Jon in Puyallup, Wa. USA This email is to let you know that I am a...
Jon Neet
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Oct 9, 2009
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3115
Welcome to the club! Hope we can all benifet from your being a part. Bob...
Robert Francis
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Oct 9, 2009
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3116
Yup I'm a real live " older " guy.. Retired U S Navy living mostly in the Philippines on the Island of Panglao.. Beautiful beaches and world renouned scuba...
sam roper
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Oct 24, 2009
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Thank you for joining the Lifan group. This file "groundrules.txt" is available in the Files section of the Yahoo Lifan web site and is sent to all new members...
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