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Post by leecig on Sept 27, 2014 10:41:43 GMT -5
I ordered a couple of new master cylinders. Brakes are important, and from what I'm seeing from the rest of this scooter, they probably weren't in great shape.
Wasn't but just a few more bucks than new sight glass
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Post by leecig on Sept 26, 2014 16:02:39 GMT -5
Both sight windows on the brake reservoirs are broken...
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Post by leecig on Sept 26, 2014 9:57:58 GMT -5
Oh yes, I agree. LEAN is MEAN - just can't overdo it. Got the starter button situation figured out. No one told me you had to hold the brake Noticed it on the wiring schematic. Need a new switch for the right brake (light). I guess I'm growing close to putting the body on. I have a CDI on the way just because the spark plug boot/wire is missing, or it fell apart in my hands one, the end that goes into the coil. Went ahead and ordered the whole package. I feel like a recap, so let's see. I lose track easiily sometimes lol Oh yea, my cast came off yesterday! HAVE DONE:Cleaned carbs, installed 110 main Reset needle clip to leanest setting Ordered UNI Ordered Gates Kevlar 842-20-30 Troubleshot gas cap and ordered new one Ordered inline fuel filter Ordered CDI/coil/plug wire Ordered mirror Ordered brake switch Ordered 13g sliders NEED TO DOBuy 115 main Install main jet Tune needle circuit after installing main Double check idle circuit Inspect clutch/bell - I'm afraid it might be rusted and frozen Drain, refill, bleed brake lines. Fix slow oil leak from engine case - need to order gasket Buy ignition and lock setBuy windshield Install everything listed as "ordered" above A few questions:What's the general order of removal/installation of the plastic panels? An oil leak from the middle of the engine is probably gonna just need a new gasket right? Is it difficult to perform? Probably be best to do it know while the whole body is off, yea? Any suggestions on how to identify the correct ignition? The pictures on ads are a little hard to match. Number of wires be helpful in any way, or are they typically all the same just as long as it mounts? Pics above Has anyone ever modified their scoot to use the area where the airbox used to be for extra storage? Are you gettin' tired of me yet? Also, what the heck is this thing?
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Post by leecig on Sept 25, 2014 10:51:39 GMT -5
That makes sense. I'm officially back to hating carbs again Upon some investigating, I already have a performance muffler! Since the Uni is on the way, gonna have to go back and get another main jet. Maybe they'll just swap with me. Trying to decide how big to go.. So much info/experiences out there on the WWW
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 20:51:11 GMT -5
Backfires are caused by LEAN conditions, and usually it is caused by a very bad air leak. Many times the most common cause it is leaking by the flange. Alleyoop You are 100% correct. I don't know how it escaped me. Must have been the carb tuning guide that was posted. When I blipped the throttle it would dive then recover. I guess the backfire being able to be caused by either *(lean or rich)* and the guide had me believing it was rich. Carbs are a lot like Alice in Wonderland, if you know what I mean. I guess because it wasn't the tell-tale multiple popping, I was banking on rich. Again, trying to go by the guide and symptoms.I'm just glad I pin-pointed one of those "mystery" type problems before buying too much unneeded stuff. The gas cap IS vented on these, no? IMO, has to be. When I leave it on, it makes the vacuum in the tank cutting off the fuel, thus causing the lean condition. I'm still in *DIRE* need of a wiring diagram.. and igntion/lock set. I have a toggle switch wired to the solenoid right now for a starter
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 20:43:37 GMT -5
Anywhere to find a wiring schematic? This thing looks like a pot of spaghetti
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 19:53:37 GMT -5
So I probably had a ~110 already. Nice to know though. The problem wasn't flooding, I don't think. I think it was starvation. Damned those misleading backfires! The reason I say this is, I just happened to notice after I got back that when I shut it off, the gas tank would flex/pop. So I took the cap off. BOOM!! Full throttle response back and snappy! I've been taking pics. Check out this oil! Which reminds me. I have an oil leak It drips on the bottom between the oil filter bolt and the oil drain bolt. I cleaned off the bottom part, but it looks like it's coming from more towards the top on the back of the engine. How hard are those gaskets to replace? I'm guessing variator, clutch, housing, (going from memory here) then the side of the engine? What if it's both sides? How hard is the other? Should I drop it and do both? Ok, on to the oil Here's a crappy pic from where it drips. Pretty sure it's from the back though Also, if anyone has a link to one of these? or maybe what models would fit mine?
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 18:20:19 GMT -5
No worries, just went and bought a new 110 jet for the main. I plan on ordering a Uni filter later tonight
Here's one that's been puzzling me. I know from the "tk150t-3a" marking on the VIN plate that it's a Tank Urban Touring scooter. So why does my title say Tank 3CG?
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 14:20:16 GMT -5
Thoughts on how to identify jet sizes that have no markings?
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Post by leecig on Sept 24, 2014 8:28:03 GMT -5
Thanks Kat, real funny Shannon - working on it Pilot jet anyone? No? How about a float bowl??
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Post by leecig on Sept 23, 2014 17:44:29 GMT -5
aha, at least I'm getting somewhere with the engine now
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Post by leecig on Sept 23, 2014 17:34:02 GMT -5
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Post by leecig on Sept 23, 2014 17:21:38 GMT -5
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Post by leecig on Sept 23, 2014 16:53:41 GMT -5
Hey alley, could you move me over to the 150 section? I was told it was a 250, but found out it was only 150cc.
I'm also having a hard time identifying it. The plates on it definitely say 150 cc and 2006 year model. However, none of the 150cc models KBB lists look anything like the front end that I have. Let me go grab a pic or two.
Oh yea, the title lists it as 2006 Tank 3CG
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Post by leecig on Sept 23, 2014 0:15:18 GMT -5
Hey thanks. Great lookin' post!
I'm not unfamiliar with carbs, just these carbs. That should square away a few things for me. Thanks again.
Great forum you guys have here!
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