Couple of quetions
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Squid
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From: Leesburg, va
Couple of quetions
I've been doing some tinkering/maintenance lately, like disabling PAIR, new plugs and cleaning the K&N and have noticed a few observations (that has nothing to do with the above... I think)
When I warm up the bike the left can smokes (like morning exhaust/condensation) but the right can does not. The left can exhaust is hotter that the right and the right clearly has more flow. Is there anything to be concerned with?
When the bike first warms up and I take off, I can power up in first and clutch up in second with no problems. After it is nice and warm I have a hard time pulling it up at all, kinda hesitates. I think my clutch might be slipping a bit. Is there a thermal difference to clutch slipping? I mean, once the clutch is warm could it slip if I have old or bad fluid? I have no idea what kind of clutch fluid is in there now or how old it is.
Thanks.
When I warm up the bike the left can smokes (like morning exhaust/condensation) but the right can does not. The left can exhaust is hotter that the right and the right clearly has more flow. Is there anything to be concerned with?
When the bike first warms up and I take off, I can power up in first and clutch up in second with no problems. After it is nice and warm I have a hard time pulling it up at all, kinda hesitates. I think my clutch might be slipping a bit. Is there a thermal difference to clutch slipping? I mean, once the clutch is warm could it slip if I have old or bad fluid? I have no idea what kind of clutch fluid is in there now or how old it is.
Thanks.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Hampton GA
Its normal ! I think they all do it, I just didnt notice mine did it till I put on the high mounts. Dont worry about it . Ride On ! Also if your clutch is slipping . What kind of oil is in it ? If its regular automotive oil , It will slip like a bitch ! Just search some of the old post , This is the greatest place around to find the most knowledgeable Superhawk people !
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I've been doing some tinkering/maintenance lately, like disabling PAIR, new plugs and cleaning the K&N and have noticed a few observations (that has nothing to do with the above... I think)
When I warm up the bike the left can smokes (like morning exhaust/condensation) but the right can does not. The left can exhaust is hotter that the right and the right clearly has more flow. Is there anything to be concerned with?
When the bike first warms up and I take off, I can power up in first and clutch up in second with no problems. After it is nice and warm I have a hard time pulling it up at all, kinda hesitates. I think my clutch might be slipping a bit. Is there a thermal difference to clutch slipping? I mean, once the clutch is warm could it slip if I have old or bad fluid? I have no idea what kind of clutch fluid is in there now or how old it is.
Thanks.
When I warm up the bike the left can smokes (like morning exhaust/condensation) but the right can does not. The left can exhaust is hotter that the right and the right clearly has more flow. Is there anything to be concerned with?
When the bike first warms up and I take off, I can power up in first and clutch up in second with no problems. After it is nice and warm I have a hard time pulling it up at all, kinda hesitates. I think my clutch might be slipping a bit. Is there a thermal difference to clutch slipping? I mean, once the clutch is warm could it slip if I have old or bad fluid? I have no idea what kind of clutch fluid is in there now or how old it is.
Thanks.
Regarding wheelie, I think it's normal that the engine pulls harder when it's cold. Not advicable to push it to hard though.
When it come to clutch slipping I thought that would be most noticable on a high gear, like fith or sixth, even at lower rpm's. At least it used to be like that with worn out clutches in the old days.
The clutch fluid is the normal engine oil that the clutch share with the rest of the engine, including the gears. As mentioned above, automobile oil might cause slipping due to anti friction addetives, but it doesn't have to be like that. I'm using Mobile1 10-w40 without problems (very noicey when very hot though) but for your piece of mind, change the oil and filter, then you know what you've got.
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Fulton, MO
I think your bike is running a bit rich. As the motor heats up, the air going into it also heats up. Hotter air is less dense, thus requiring less fuel for proper combustion. If you are at a high altitude or have rejetted before I recommend some additional time tuning the carbs.
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Leesburg, va
Thanks for the replies,
PAIR, I removed the control valve, flipped the reed stopper, capped the T near the carb, capped the air box to pair control and both valves @ the cylinder head
I did a motor oil change + filter ~300 miles ago (with Honda oil from the bike shop) I did not realize that the clutch oil and motor oil were the same. I am going to be replacing the clutch/break lines with stainless steel and changing all the fluid in the next couple of weeks.
The bike has been jetted and I'm around 367 feet. When I changed the plugs, I noticed that the front was a little wet around the threads, but the plug it's self looked fine. One thing I've never been very good at is tuning carbs. After I change the acct's I was thinking of dyno tuning.... we'll see.
What causes the right can to be restricted? I have a hard time thinking it is restricted because the right clearly has more flow than the left. You can feel the exhaust really hit your hand; the left just kinda pats it.
Thanks for the help and info.
PAIR, I removed the control valve, flipped the reed stopper, capped the T near the carb, capped the air box to pair control and both valves @ the cylinder head
I did a motor oil change + filter ~300 miles ago (with Honda oil from the bike shop) I did not realize that the clutch oil and motor oil were the same. I am going to be replacing the clutch/break lines with stainless steel and changing all the fluid in the next couple of weeks.
The bike has been jetted and I'm around 367 feet. When I changed the plugs, I noticed that the front was a little wet around the threads, but the plug it's self looked fine. One thing I've never been very good at is tuning carbs. After I change the acct's I was thinking of dyno tuning.... we'll see.
What causes the right can to be restricted? I have a hard time thinking it is restricted because the right clearly has more flow than the left. You can feel the exhaust really hit your hand; the left just kinda pats it.
Thanks for the help and info.
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