Bike won't start any more.
#62
#63
I don't mind buying a bike that's say $1600 and putting $1000 into it and also learn a bit about it, rather then buying a bike that's $2600 that needs nothing and never learning anything.
#64
Great way of approaching it. Also, you'll take some hits from some of the people on here as you do, but it's a tough love kind of thing and a great way to lean; much better than to have everything sugar coated.
#65
Also, I didn't buy this bike with the intention of it being in perfect, or even good condition cosmetically. I probably won't get my moneys worth if I were to put a bunch of money into it making it look new. I just wanted a bike that I could ride around and have fun / get to and from work. I paid $1600, and I think after a few hundred more, it will be more then good enough to ride.
Last edited by Chrisguilday; 05-06-2013 at 10:15 AM.
#66
Best thing I did was buy a junker. But like you said, you won't get a financial return on investment, just a huge amount of knowledge. You can clicky on the picture in my signature to see my project if interested although some of the images got lost in it somehow??? I just realized this, haven't updated that one in awhile
#68
The reality is that the one that "needs nothing" will need something in 2 minutes. So there is less disappointment this way.
"all bikes run on used parts" is a sign I saw at a junkyard once.
Just be methodical, bikes dont give you alot of second chances if you install something wrong like a car.
And forget about getting money back. Just move forward.
"all bikes run on used parts" is a sign I saw at a junkyard once.
Just be methodical, bikes dont give you alot of second chances if you install something wrong like a car.
And forget about getting money back. Just move forward.
#70
Good news! Runs great. Rode it about 20 miles today. It is definitely running rich. Previous owner had idle set to 2300 rpm... Put that at 1500 rpm but I think it needs to be at like 1200-1300. The bike makes popping noises on deceleration and some times makes a little backfire when I start it up.
Also, I hear a clacking / ticking noise. Is this normal?
Also, I hear a clacking / ticking noise. Is this normal?
#71
The popping: is the PAIR system still hooked up? Check on that. If its long gone, then yeah, its running rich.
Like you said, put the idle down to 1200rpm.
They all click, if the tensioners are switched for manuals, just try and ignore the ticking.
Like you said, put the idle down to 1200rpm.
They all click, if the tensioners are switched for manuals, just try and ignore the ticking.
#72
I don't think the pair system is removed. This thing in the picture below would be gone if it was right?
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