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Post by johnathonkreider on Sept 26, 2016 9:17:41 GMT -5
Hey everyone! just wanted to share some exciting news. On Craigslist, someone posted a Honda Elite for free, and I went to pick it up just the other day, got the title and everything. It currently doesn't run, but I think we'll have the fixed in no time  I'm super excited to have a project bike, and I'll send in some updates and I fix it up: IT's my first big project! -Kreider |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 12, 2016 12:58:47 GMT -5
At this point you have a few options, you can get a gasket, and a new top end head with valves already installed and ready, this will return it back to it's former glory. You can also go ahead and do a big bore kit upgrade since you already have it taken apart, or if you don't want to pull the cylinder and piston out you can simply get a large valve head which will increase the input and output abilities of the engine and give you some more oomph once tuned to the new specs. Thanks for looking it over, I appreciate it. The cylinder itself is in good condition. The top if the piston head is a bit damaged, so I don't trust it too much. I think I'd like to do a Big Bore kit upgrade, that would be awesome. Can you point me in the right direction on the threads to look at for that? After looking over google, youtube, and searching in the forum, I can't seem to find direct instructions or a "How to." I'll certainly look into Scrappy's shop, it seems to be a very good dealer. Let me know if you ave any other ides of things that I can work on or modify, at this point I have a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket and the weekend coming up so I can tinker. Thank you! -Kreider |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 12, 2016 11:21:04 GMT -5
So I found the problem. The CVT gears thing wasn't working and I decided to tear into the front end in order to see what I could see. Turns out that there is a washer-like piece that is just above the fuel intake valve, right off of the cylinder head. That washer exploded, and the pieces got jammed into the valves along with damaging the cylinder head. So, It looks like I need a new top end to my engine. Here are some pictures if you'd like to see them:  drive.google.com/open?id=0B_9qP6Kgqf7DbVJCeDBCTUxieDQdrive.google.com/open?id=0B_9qP6Kgqf7DeHZFZ3V2UV81RW8If you have any preferences on where you get your scooter parts, especially for a new top end, feel free to contact me. -Johnathon Kreider |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 11, 2016 8:49:53 GMT -5
Are you sure it is not moving, can you show us a video with sound? Is it just that the engine may be too hard to turn by hand (compression on 150cc scoots are generally too hard to turn by hand, use a socket wrench on the flywheel or end of the variator/output shaft to turn it), or does it feel as if it is tapping against something, or does it feel and sound like it is scraping something? It may be possible it is still jammed but only at a certain point in rotation getting caught and rejamming (which happens with kickstarters with chewed up gears, can even engage while you are riding and cause a complete failure of all transmission parts). As I said; remove the kickstarter gears if they are causing issues, you can use your electric starter instead. Literally unscrew/remove the CVT cover, and with yoru hands, reach in, and gently pull the gears out, it's just that easy man. Okay, so far: I have pulled the CVT cover, and removed the gears and the kickstarter with my own hands. Pulled out all of the gears that are there. I have used a socket wrench on the flywheel, and it still gets stuck at the same point if I turn it clockwise or counterclockwise. I have cleaned up all the junk inside of the CVT case. I've done that, and I've uploaded a youtube video of the sound that it makes. let me give you the link: The sound you hear is my wife shuffling her feet a tad bit, but when the camera turns I start the scooter, and then that big metal "CLANK" comes from the engine. It is when it will no longer turn over, and I cannot get it to budge past that part. As I have looked into the problem more and more, read up on this, watched videos on engines, and tried to do my homework. Knowing that the lower valve is the exhaust, and knowing when the fuel valuve opens up, I can see that the piston is at the top of the cycle when it starts, goes down, and gets jammed just before it reaches the bottom. I can upload more videos if needs be, and with better quality (the lights had just gone out due to a thunderstorm). |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 10, 2016 18:03:39 GMT -5
Or . . YOU could actually make a worthwhile effort to help yourself . . previous postings pretty much reflect just another slacker exploiting others! No need to be a dick about things. I'm just trying to fix my scooter, and I'm not even sure what terms I'm supposed to search. I've done what reading that I know to do, and have looked in the places that I best know how to look, and I'm still coming up short. I'm not trying to exploit others, I'm looking for help from a community that knows that they are doing. So stop being such an A hole. If you are going to help and contribute, do it, but if you're just going to be another sideline hockey mom yelling at others that are actually trying to get things done, then you can beat it. You'd think people could be kind to those with problems. Good heavens. |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 10, 2016 8:37:16 GMT -5
Yeah, clarification would be nice. I am not sure how to "un-seize" a transmission.
The Kickstarter was no longer jammed in place when I manually rotated the cam back.
I could rotate the cam totally back around, but it still gets stuck and will not move at the same place backward and forward, before the exhaust's rocker arm is interrupted by the bump on the cam.
If the valves aren't the problem, and a transmission seizing is, please let me know how to fix a transmission problem.
Also, I'm new to this, and saying "talking to wall" doesn't help. I'm learning, not an expert, because if I already knew everything I wouldn't have to ask a forum. Kindness is the currency of heaven.
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 9, 2016 19:53:07 GMT -5
Okay, so I tore apart the top end and looked at the valves. The exhaust valve wouldn't move a bit. I unscrewed the valve adjustment nut and threaded cylinder thing, and as I tried to manually move the cam with a wrench (the same way you would adjust it to TDC for a value adjustment), I got to a point where it wouldn't turn any farther. Same thing if I reversed it, and tried to go counter clockwise.
I called up my dad and he thinks that the exhaust valve stem decided to break off or bend. Not sure what to think: what are your ideas? Literally anything can help.
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 9, 2016 17:08:18 GMT -5
Some guy I know said it might be seized, because it's been harder and harder to start, it wants to die whole idling, and because the Kickstarter is now jammed, and all of that has happened over the last few days. Is there any truth in that? If so, what can I do?
I will be doing my best to adjust the valves, check and replace the oil, and look at the gear box today.
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 9, 2016 12:31:33 GMT -5
If its a 2t non oil filed cvt cover pull it off the gears between the starter and kick are probably pitted get a trianglar file and file the teeth make sure you re lube the start/kick pinion where the starter comes in at the block should look like a cut short pill bottle with teeth if you press it with your fingers it's kinda spring loaded. Had mine get stuck on my 07 ruckas tank engine I didn't understand what that meant, I could follow that sentence. Would you mind using some punctuation so I can follow what you mean? I'm confused with what you said. |
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Post by johnathonkreider on Aug 9, 2016 10:15:51 GMT -5
Hey everyone! Kreider here. I'm having trouble with my scooter. My scooter has been getting harder and harder to start, and has been acting like it wants to die when I stop (sometimes it would die, but not it I gave it gas).
Well, this morning, I went out to start it, and it wouldn't start up with the electric starter. I tried to use the Kickstarter, and it turned over a couple times, but now it's jammed ans it won't move at all.
I'm super lost on what to do. Any suggestions?
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Post by johnathonkreider on Jul 15, 2016 12:10:47 GMT -5
Hey everyone! Kreider here. I just got back from my honeymoon (married on the 25th!) and I was communting to work, and found that my front brake seemed to be quite a bit looser than I remembered it.
I wanted to tighten it, so I googled and searched on the forums how to do it, but I ended up comign up with nothing, just a bunch of rear brake stuff.
I was wondering if anyone here had a guide that I could read, or some instructions, on how to tighten the front brake.
Thank you!
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Post by johnathonkreider on Jul 15, 2016 12:07:27 GMT -5
If I were you, I would first check to make sure that the spark plug is all the way plugged in, or replace it completely. Then, I would check all of the connections that go to your carb and motor, and make sure that everything is tight and fits properly. You might need to adjust your rear brake and look at the pads and the line and such, but if it's the motor bogging down and not just feeling restricted, then it has to do with air flow, fuel flow, or compression.
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Post by johnathonkreider on Apr 16, 2016 11:53:09 GMT -5
Hey everyone! sorry I haven't responded lately, I had college finals these last two weeks so I was focusing on that first instead of my scooter. Here are the updates.
-The condition of my scooter has goten worse. Now, basically whenever I try to start the scooter and get up and go, it barely wants to run. I start it up, and it idles fine, but when I give it gas it makes this hollow sound, the rpms go down, and it will die. IT sounds like it will die when i give it gas, unless I let off, and let it idle again: then it idles just fine.
-If I get it to it's highest idle possible, then twist the throttle to WOT, it sometimes catches *just* right and then It will run, but onyl at WOT. It wont run any other way.
-It feels like it is bogging down and missing a lot of beats while riding on the road. It will kind of sputter or stall at times, and other times, it runs totally fine, smooth as butter.
I still have no idea what to do with it. It's driving me crazy! I tried to get into the top of the carb as well, to adjust the needle that blocks a jet, and the top screws were made of these... soft, stupid screws who's top thread BENT as i tried to open it. Not stripped. bent.
So, any other ideas? please?
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Post by johnathonkreider on Apr 1, 2016 22:22:35 GMT -5
I had set them before, but they might not be exactly where they need to be. The Autozone near me didnt ahve a .004" feeler gauge, and so I used a soda can that is supposed to be .003" thick. Could this be a valve problem?
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Post by johnathonkreider on Apr 1, 2016 12:48:53 GMT -5
Previous related discussion . . posting multiple troubleshooting threads segments the discussion and complicates finding a solution. This is actually a different problem. The article you are quoting deals with the Roketa stalling at high speeds, but this one deals with the engine cutting out when the throttle is in a certain range. Related, but different headers for topics. Thank you for your concern! |
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