General Maintenance

{OF}Blong · 09-04-2006, 03:54 PM

Wow I see why cheese (at least I think it was cheese) says he does all General Maintenance as soon as possible whenever he buys a used vehicle. I did all but 1 thing for general maintenance, finally had the time, on my motorcycle. Spark plugs were horrendous and I am surprised the bike even started (it did a small amount of almost stalling when running so I am assuming the plugs where why). Replaced the plugs and it takes next to nothing now for the bike to start and no more about to stall sounds. I didnt replace the air filter as I had to order one since no one carries it in stock. If you can believe it the filter is $50. it is caked with sandy oil, hair, and what looks like pink insulation. The paper is hard as a rock on top of that. So as soon as that comes in (supposed to be wed) I will be installing that. The only thing I didnt do for general maintenance was check the valve height. I dont have a valve adjustment wrench so I will have to order one of those. The only hard part of the valve adjustment is taking the stuff off to get the bike to do the adjustment lol.

anyways with cleaning of the lines/adding anti freeze (the resevoure was almost empty)/changing spark plugs/changing oil (did that a while back and posted about that in another thread)/cleaning and properly adjusting carbs the bike sounds smoother running. Oh and I finally adjusted and tightened my headlight so now its not pointing at the ground as much lol.

LoPo · 09-05-2006, 01:04 AM

Blong... you realize this forum is for R/c stuff right?

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Originally Posted by Forum Description

Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Forum for R/C enthusiasts

{OF}Blong · 09-05-2006, 01:05 AM

got automobilles in the forum title so im sticking to it

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dudio · 09-05-2006, 06:04 AM

your motorcycle is a car?

Why do you want to mess with the valve clearance Blong?

{OF}Blong · 09-05-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dudio

your motorcycle is a car?

Why do you want to mess with the valve clearance Blong?

because on a motorcycle, from what I understand, it will keep it running better. Plus I want to learn

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SMA11 · 09-06-2006, 08:19 AM

you only need to adjust valve clearance if you can hear the exhaust valve ticking at idle (assuming you knew that)
it's a little hard to distinguish sometimes
mine's going to need adjustment soon
if you're gonna check it anyways, have fun

i'd get some UNI air filter oil for that filter (if you're supposed to oil it, i'm assuming you are)
the UNI oil comes in a aerosol can and is AMAZING
the stuff is so sticky and works so well, it's incredible

you change your oil filter?
if not, i'd change it and change your oil again
(yeah i'm crazy about changing the oil..)

post some pics
gotta see that BIKEEE

{OF}Blong · 09-06-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SMA11

you only need to adjust valve clearance if you can hear the exhaust valve ticking at idle (assuming you knew that)
it's a little hard to distinguish sometimes
mine's going to need adjustment soon
if you're gonna check it anyways, have fun

i'd get some UNI air filter oil for that filter (if you're supposed to oil it, i'm assuming you are)
the UNI oil comes in a aerosol can and is AMAZING
the stuff is so sticky and works so well, it's incredible

you change your oil filter?
if not, i'd change it and change your oil again
(yeah i'm crazy about changing the oil..)

post some pics
gotta see that BIKEEE

http://www.fragonsight.com/viewtopic.php?t=3644