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Post by rockynv on Mar 4, 2017 9:10:49 GMT -5
There is also the possibility that you could have the vacuum lines crossed. Some are supposed to be on the intake reading full engine vacuum while others need to be on the carb on the air filter side. If you get these crossed that can sometimes cause idle adjustment issues.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 3, 2017 13:58:16 GMT -5
Is the diaphragm on the slide torn or out of place? Is the enrichener working? Those are the first two that come to mind.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 3, 2017 13:49:05 GMT -5
The biggest problem with tiered licenses is that even 250cc bikes are capable of speeds up to ninety. The 250 Ninja was radar clocked at ninety-five by Cycle World. The 300 Ninja does about 105 actual. Fast enough to get a new rider in trouble. My lowly Rebel will do slightly over 80 flat out. In Great Britain learner licenses are limited to 125cc bikes and scooters. That should let new riders learn without getting into too much trouble but except for the Kymco K-Pipe, Grom and Kawasaki Z-125 there isn't much else. My 250cc Aprilia Sport City has seen well past ninety five mph on flat roads per GPS though some will insist that you need a 600cc or better to see those speeds. You get the valves set correctly and put an aerodynamic sport fairing on and a well built 250cc Scooter will be far beyond most new riders capabilities. An Aprilia RS50 Sport Bike even at just 50cc can be dangerous too as they can be deceptively fast and capable of well past 80 mph. |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 3, 2017 5:28:45 GMT -5
The last time we went through this that I recall it did not end well. Lets hope for the best.
Too many are lost to left turner, etc cage drivers every day across the country.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 3, 2017 5:24:13 GMT -5
I once road for a while behind a new rider on a Volusia which I believe is an 850 and when he tried on a double 4 lane with median to use the left turn ramp to do a turn around he couldn't handle the larger bike and ended up stopped across the roadway blocking two lanes of traffic with 55 mph traffic which he cut off headed his way. I pulled over and almost ran over to push him off the roadway. He really needed a tiered license so he would have spent more time on a 150 before getting a big boys bike. He got it moving again and pulled over just in time to miss being hit.
Really though what need do we have on an American roadway for a 180 Mph capable bike or car? Highest posted speed limit in the country is eighty five Mph and that is out on a short rural section of interstate way out West of NoWhere in Texas.
Even tire speed ratings are a bit of a joke since they are set by the fact that in tests they lasted for 10 minutes at the rated speed but failed at 6 Mph faster.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 2, 2017 13:43:35 GMT -5
The way some bikes are wired sometimes its something as dumb as the stop light bulb being burned out.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 2, 2017 5:25:13 GMT -5
Did you find out something or is this directed at a put offish comment that's been deleted? I loose track. |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 1, 2017 23:06:53 GMT -5
Been eighty five the past few days. Looking forward to the cooler weather coming on Friday.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 1, 2017 13:00:13 GMT -5
The copper coat the new gasket and put it back together paying close attention to the tightening sequence. I do like to let the copper coat set for 24 hours in a clean area to ensure its cured enough to seal well.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 1, 2017 12:56:24 GMT -5
Still a 10.5:1 to 11.0:1 compression ratio and thats what really matters. The spec is with the engine warm not 24 hours sitting cold so it may appear high to some.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 1, 2017 5:27:40 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Mar 1, 2017 0:13:10 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Feb 28, 2017 12:58:10 GMT -5
Many times its simply the kill switch in the wrong position or defective. On some the brake light bulb is part of the circuit with the kill switch making it so a burnt out brake light bulb can keep you from starting. Sometimes using the other brake lever gets you going in case the micro switch in the brake lever is not 100%.
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Post by rockynv on Feb 28, 2017 12:50:02 GMT -5
I stand a towering 5'8", so the big Kymco may fit me. I stand a shortish 5'5" with only a 30" inseam. Since Kymco's tend towards a tall seat, I'll leave the big one for you, 'bender. rocky, remind me to stand next to you on sunny days  . >'Kat You may find the reflective Silver Ignitor gear that I wear redirecting much of the Sun on you instead of keeping it off. |
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Post by rockynv on Feb 28, 2017 12:43:39 GMT -5
Or a bad kill switch.
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