Don't worry about the ring gaps John. Many people don't realize that in a 4 stroke engine the rings rotate around the piston, and quite quickly at that. Rings...
The valves are set @.002 and I did the gas in the head trick--no leaks.--- In ... valve adjustment ???..... .002 (not.020) set to "T" ? ... (55 ... knock. ...
Ken In my neck of woods The powder coaters do the prep work blasting included, masking threaded bolt holes So's no paint invades them answer no.1 first...
KEN, You can also use a pipe wrench if the nut is really tight. As far as the bills go BURN UM Don't leave evidnce laying around. NEAL ... tendencies ... bike ...
I must disagree with the statement about "Dont worry about the ring gaps" Ring gap position maybe, but if you have large ring gaps, there wont be enough...
Mel, I think you have it. I tried the old carb and it has the same problem. Then I check the DrATV site and it looks like my '79 should have an O-ring...
Now I am confused. If the rings rotate, why even bother setting them 120 degrees apart. It doesn't seem like it matters what position they are installed...
John; Check valve gape and make sure you dont have a valve to tite, leave them >LOOSE< and recheck compression, make sure you didnt get a ring upside down,...
Scott, I have never heard of rings rotating. Did I miss something along the way in motor 101? I would like to hear more on this subject. NEAL --- In...
I drive a CT90 and an SL350, both simple machines. I would LOVE an old R65, but you know what kind of $$$ that is. I fail to see any around here that are not...
Thanks again. I did what EVERYONE recommended. Gas change oil change fuel filter change check holes in gas cap check for air leaks rebuilt carb The bike is...
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Issac, I have owned many bikes over the years also and for me too, most of them have beeen Hondas. Though I think all Japanese bikes are good bikes, I would...
Actually it's been finished for serval months, just never got around to taking some pictures. This is the early K1 that I picked up from Jerry B. last summer....
I have a 1974 CT90 that i got from a neighbor that was looking to free up some space. It is rusted but the engine does turn , so if your in the Lancaster PA...
Hello all, Where might I find the VIN on my bike? I need it for the plate inspection... Thanks, Rick ... The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site...
Rick, Might help if we knew what year you have. But no matter. If it's a 70 or newer it will be on a plate on the right side of the steering head & stamped on...
Hello All, I have a couple of '68 k0's only one of which runs. I use it as a work bike on the ranch hauling stuff around. I love these bikes and they are ...
Curtis is the latest member of the ct family and is also a new member of this group. He picked up the twins on Saturday, the typical excited new ct owner. ...
Very nice Neal. I'm also doing a K1 in red as a companion to the yellow K1 I finished in December. I have all the new parts ready and it goes out for...
Yep, Go to: CMSNL.com - They're in Denmark but they have a large number of parts in stock for the K1. I even bought a set of Brand New handle bars from them...
Well Neal, in motor 101 did they say the rings didn't rotate? Hmmmm. Anyway, a logical look at the situation would be if the rings don't rotate, wouldn't the...
Hi, I'm Andy and I live in Sonoma County, California. My neighbor just gave me a 69 Trail 90. He says it runs but it's going to need some work. After...
Some 2 stroke rings are pinned.. Also when the ring swells from heat doesn't the ring gap nearly go away? In all the years I built engines from weed eaters to...
Hi all, I was having trouble starting my 90 and found that the throttle cable was not allowing the carb to close all the way sometimes so I got a new cable and...
1970 CT90. Thanks. I've got to get the bike inspected because this was an "off-road" model and I had to add the turn signals and mirrors to make it street...
