Motorcycle mechanics 101

Reece · 10-24-08, 11:53 PM

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Blasphemy! This machine is Made in Japan

:rotfl:
I was actually just referring to the jets, assumed a mechanic had "repaired" your bike and used the parts shown!!

My bike is probably 20% after market parts!

Koondawg · 10-25-08, 02:57 AM

One thing I likes about those carb set ups are that they are easy to work on...get you a pipe cleaner and some carb cleaner...make sure the floats are adjusted when putting em back together...if you do alot of hwy riding try a one or two step larger jet! Need help call me...LOL

KD

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-08, 06:37 AM

Just for fun, dump the current jets you have and get larger jets. Do as Letum said. Check the needles. Sometimes just dirt and sometimes a previous owner, the maker or shop will crank the needled down until they bottom. Sometimes this will cause a ridge to form around the need shaft. More often than not these are brass and brass is a soft metal. Also, let your carbs sit over night in carb cleaner. Spare no expense on a new carb kit with new gaskets. Of all the mechanical parts on your bike, the carb is the most finicky so pay particular attention to the spec when you rebuild the carbs. Mikhayl is correct also, get a carb synch. Once you have the carbs rebuilt and clean. Adjust the jets until they bottom(do not force them hard in the seats). Then turn each back 2-3 turns. See how she runs.

NealT · 10-25-08, 06:56 AM

Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either.

NealT

:rotfl::rotfl:

(My last 2 bikes were S's)

Letum · 10-25-08, 07:08 AM

I have had a VFR400 sitting in the garage for 3 years with it's carbs in bits.

One day I will fix it....one day.

Letum · 10-25-08, 07:38 AM

Sorry for going OT...
This is redicolous!
The price of a new visor for my helmet is more than the price of a new helmet (inc. new visor).

I furious!

Reece · 10-25-08, 07:40 AM

What! a piece of perspex?

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-08, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NealT

Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either.

NealT

:rotfl::rotfl:

(My last 2 bikes were S's)

We already survived one SS fire for the year. There are no more scheduled.

10-25-08, 06:37 AM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Just for fun, dump the current jets you have and get larger jets. Do as Letum said. Check the needles. Sometimes just dirt and sometimes a previous owner, the maker or shop will crank the needled down until they bottom. Sometimes this will cause a ridge to form around the need shaft. More often than not these are brass and brass is a soft metal. Also, let your carbs sit over night in carb cleaner. Spare no expense on a new carb kit with new gaskets. Of all the mechanical parts on your bike, the carb is the most finicky so pay particular attention to the spec when you rebuild the carbs. Mikhayl is correct also, get a carb synch. Once you have the carbs rebuilt and clean. Adjust the jets until they bottom(do not force them hard in the seats). Then turn each back 2-3 turns. See how she runs. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-25-08, 07:08 AM	#5
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I have had a VFR400 sitting in the garage for 3 years with it's carbs in bits. One day I will fix it....one day. __________________

10-25-08, 07:38 AM	#6
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Sorry for going OT... This is redicolous! The price of a new visor for my helmet is more than the price of a new helmet (inc. new visor). I furious! __________________

10-25-08, 07:40 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,709 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What! a piece of perspex? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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10-25-08, 02:57 AM	#2
Koondawg Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pasadena, Ca Posts: 852 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One thing I likes about those carb set ups are that they are easy to work on...get you a pipe cleaner and some carb cleaner...make sure the floats are adjusted when putting em back together...if you do alot of hwy riding try a one or two step larger jet! Need help call me...LOL KD

10-25-08, 06:56 AM	#4
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Better yet...you are running a risk of not having a safe bike when you are done, I mean the jet fuel you use may leak out get over the engine, and cause a massive fire, burning you beyond all recognition. Now, since NONE OF US WANTS THAT, just give me a call when you put her back together, I will come down and try it out for you. That way, when someone posts that Neal died happily on a motorcycle as it went up in flames, it won't be the Neal that has to keep Subsim running but it won't be a lie either. NealT :rotfl::rotfl: (My last 2 bikes were S's)