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Post by jromeo350420 on Jan 30, 2015 2:41:21 GMT -5
Cool thanks! Can you point me to a good place for info on getting my brake light to work? It's a combo bulb that worked fine its whole life, then after some work on the scooter a few weeks ago, it didn't come on for about a week. Then it came on last week, only for me to notice again today when I thought I was all done, that it is out again. I have wiggled all wires and the scooter starts fine. The running light portion has been fine. Maybe try a $2 bulb first?
BTW.. Should this be a new thread?
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Post by jromeo350420 on Jan 29, 2015 17:20:47 GMT -5
Actually I did it first with the holes, large being up with the 2 little ones even with the side of the case. I even have 2 lines next to the little holes as a guide. Then i walked around and checked the very inaccurate T mark and I saw it right there lined up just to make sure. If it sounds OK then I should be good. I just don't wanna run it if it doesnt sound good. It revs fine, idles fine, and starts fine now. I just don't wanna burn out the engine already. It only has 2400 "miles" on it and I got it at @550.
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Post by jromeo350420 on Jan 29, 2015 12:33:08 GMT -5
That might explain why I thought my exhaust valve was totally closed at first.. Also, and I hope I'm not the only one admitting this, but i keep hearing that "ticking" is good but "tapping" is bad... I am sure everyone's definition of each is different so where on earth do I find an example showing the CORRECT difference between each? If i knew what a click sounded like compared to a tick I could listen and adjust properly.. I play the guitar so I have good tonal skills.
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Post by jromeo350420 on Jan 29, 2015 12:06:31 GMT -5
I have read soooo many settings for this, so I know to get it right is going to take a WHILE if what I read was correct... (should adjust, test ride, then have to wait a couple hours till the engine cools again to re-adjust) I started at .005 for each. I think my problem is setting the timing. I have watched soo many videos and read soo many pages that I am 98% sure I have it set right.... I even rotate the engine 2 complete turns to make sure it lines back up properly. I adjust the valves, start it (it starts), then lie up the timing and check the clearance again and no matter how tight i have the nut it seems to be closed when i go to re-check it. EVERY time! Then the gap is off and I try again. Before i did this the scooter purred like a kitten. I just don't wanna run the scooter if I'm going do damage something. It just sucks that I can only try once every 2 hours or so  |
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Post by jromeo350420 on Jan 29, 2015 11:44:27 GMT -5
Hey everyone. I'm new to the forum and this is my first post, so please go easy!  I just did a valve adjustment but I really don't know much about how the end result should sound.. I made a Youtube video 10 seconds long so you could hear what I mean... Any input? Sound OK? Too loose? Thanx in advance for any info you may have! |
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