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72398
I don't think so, to be honest. The bike moves all the way through the powerband, but not much. I can tell the clutch isn't slipping because when I go from a...
Frank
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Aug 1, 2008
11:28 am
72399
I have a Fieldsheer Titanium Air jacket that is brand new still has the tags , size 38 which is also a Ladies XL. $40 plus shipping. It is a mesh jacket with...
Bill Magitz
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Aug 1, 2008
11:41 am
72400
Frank, You originally said that the two cylinders are behaving quite differently: "I immediately check the spark plugs -- I know the carbs are not 100% synced...
stephen_s_wood
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Aug 1, 2008
1:21 pm
72401
Idid remove the tank when doing some clean up in the very beginning. I will look to see where the throttle lines go and report back. thanks as always to...
matt
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Aug 1, 2008
1:28 pm
72402
You say it makes a lot of noise. Is it normal engine noise or something else? If it sounds like the engine runs faster and faster, but the bik's speed does...
Reid McTaggart
reidmct2002
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Aug 1, 2008
1:31 pm
72403
Well the bike sounds slightly deeper, sort of like it was when I had the K&N pod filters on it. Deeper, slightly louder. If the clutch was indeed slipping, it...
Frank
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Aug 1, 2008
1:49 pm
72404
Try a new air filter. Malcolm 84 700S x 2...
Malcolm Douglas Fay
glaswiegan2001
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Aug 1, 2008
2:18 pm
72405
I rejetted the carb to factory specs, and I made sure that the vacuum piston in each carb operated correctly and smoothly. Both spark plugs are now a dry...
Frank
xk4ox
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Aug 1, 2008
4:05 pm
72406
Good observation, George. I was trying to put together all the symptoms but forgot about the good compression test. So we can set aside valves as possible...
Koda
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Aug 1, 2008
4:46 pm
72407
If cleaning the air filter made the (white) smoking stop, that would suggest that the filter was delivering a lot of moisture to the engine. In that case,...
Koda
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Aug 1, 2008
4:50 pm
72408
As good a guess as any so far Dave, Water in the float bowl would only last a little while as it would be burned and replaced by fresh fuel. Assuming there is...
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
6:13 pm
72409
Unlikely that a wet filter can cause a steam cloud like the description. It sounded as though the "smoke" hovered around for a few seconds or more , enough to...
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
6:27 pm
72410
If the filter was clogged with oil water surely wont flush it out try removing the filter and see how she runs. Malcolm 84 700S x 2 ... description. ... it ......
Malcolm Douglas Fay
glaswiegan2001
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Aug 1, 2008
6:52 pm
72411
Will try that right now. I put some Marvel Mystery Oil in the tank so maybe that will clean out some of the crap....
Frank
xk4ox
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Aug 1, 2008
6:58 pm
72412
I'll ask again, does the bike roll easily? (Just checking that you don't have a seized brake. -Reid ... faster, ... slipping. ... of ... once ... failure. ......
Reid McTaggart
reidmct2002
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Aug 1, 2008
7:00 pm
72413
And, have you checked your oil level? Does the oil smell like gasoline? -Reid...
Reid McTaggart
reidmct2002
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Aug 1, 2008
7:03 pm
72414
YO! Hi Francois, Heretis http://flickr.com/photos/fencepro/2723339680/in/set-72157606489333657/ PSYCHO OAKIE CARGO COMMANDER AND COMFORT SYSTEM "ayd put Maw...
Michael Zumstein
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Aug 1, 2008
7:11 pm
72415
Taking the filter out did not help. After putting in the MMO it smokes like it's on fire now (although it's a white smoke)....
Frank
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Aug 1, 2008
7:17 pm
72416
I've got the pins, as well as the spacers. They're in a box with my tappet bleeder. If you need them, I can mail them. You pay postage, and promise to return...
Reid McTaggart
reidmct2002
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Aug 1, 2008
7:18 pm
72417
Yup it rolls fine. I really think this is a fuel issue....
Frank
xk4ox
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Aug 1, 2008
7:22 pm
72418
Oil level is fine, I didn't smell it. I will go smell it later....
Frank
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Aug 1, 2008
7:22 pm
72419
Marvel Mystery oil? now its a two stroke? Skip that crap. You can use an ounce of Seafoam if you want to clean things up in the fuel delivery system but now...
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
7:23 pm
72420
So what is the fuel / oil mix you have been using? 20:1? No seriously, If the filter being out made no difference then its almost for sure not the not the...
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
7:33 pm
72421
I like Reids suggestion if the oil is diluted with gas its a bad scene. Malcolm 84 700S x 2...
Malcolm Douglas Fay
glaswiegan2001
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Aug 1, 2008
7:35 pm
72422
Yep, EXACTLY the problem I was having, and rebuilding the starter solved my problem too....
pizzmeister
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Aug 1, 2008
7:38 pm
72423
Your smelling for the presence of gasoline in the oil case. this might be from a stuck float dumping fuel in there through a carb throat. Not a pleasant...
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
7:41 pm
72424
Hey! Where were you when I did mine? Ole buddy....
george lowry
susho59
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Aug 1, 2008
7:42 pm
72425
Finally someone suggested draining the tank! It really does sound like contaminated fuel... Dave A ... From: george lowry <susho@...> Subject: Re:...
Dave Ahlberg
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Aug 1, 2008
7:55 pm
72426
I dunno! (shrugs). Maybe I was travelling, or otherwise focused. I could send them to you now, if that would make you feel better. :-) -Reid ... my ... ...
Reid McTaggart
reidmct2002
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Aug 1, 2008
8:05 pm
72427
We were waiting for you to suggest it, Dave. :) Lately there have been increasing reports of bad gas. Perhaps retailers are trying to stretch their supplies...
Reid McTaggart
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Aug 1, 2008
8:09 pm
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