Rebuild Questions
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Squid
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 79
From: Norfolk, VA
Rebuild Questions
Hey everyone, it's been a while since I was on but spring is right around the corner and its time to put some serious effort into getting my superhawk working properly, but not without some help.
First off, I keep my bike in a heated storage unit neer my house and went to start it up for the past couple of days with no success. I have not done a Carb Sync or checked my idle screws yet but I just had it in for a major tune-up in September. I have tried looking for the Thread that shows you how to properly do a carb sync but no luck.
I am also interested in removing my rear wheel so i can get a new tire put on and replace my Chain Adjusters but I am not quite sure of the procedures in replacing the wheel so that it is balanced and straight.
I cannot download the Technical Manual since I am stuck on a Ship protecting the coast of NORFOLK! Should be back in on tuesday, though. Thanks for all the help!
Chris
First off, I keep my bike in a heated storage unit neer my house and went to start it up for the past couple of days with no success. I have not done a Carb Sync or checked my idle screws yet but I just had it in for a major tune-up in September. I have tried looking for the Thread that shows you how to properly do a carb sync but no luck.
I am also interested in removing my rear wheel so i can get a new tire put on and replace my Chain Adjusters but I am not quite sure of the procedures in replacing the wheel so that it is balanced and straight.
I cannot download the Technical Manual since I am stuck on a Ship protecting the coast of NORFOLK! Should be back in on tuesday, though. Thanks for all the help!
Chris
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Superstock
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 474
From: Merritt,MI.
If your bike ran when you parked it it's not the carbs being out of sync. it may be bad gas or a low battery sometimes they turn over but won't start.
I would not replace my chain adjusters unless there is something wrong with them? When you have you're new tire mounted they should spin balance it for you. You're chain adj. have marks on them for adj. line both sides up the same and I take measurements from both sides to make sure everything is the same. hope this helps. Neil
I would not replace my chain adjusters unless there is something wrong with them? When you have you're new tire mounted they should spin balance it for you. You're chain adj. have marks on them for adj. line both sides up the same and I take measurements from both sides to make sure everything is the same. hope this helps. Neil
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MotoGP
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,553
From: South Texas
As someone who mounts and balances their own tires (did a rear on my VFR today as a matter of fact), the valve stem is not necessarily the heavy spot on the rim. Ask if they will check the bare rim before mounting the new tire. Superbling came with chrome rims and the balance point wasn't even near the stem. The vfr wheel was at the spoke closest to the stem.
Speaking of the viffer, no chain/wheel alignment issues with a SSS! (slight jab) So on the superhawk, I start with the adjuster backed all the way out and tightened them the same number of turns. Wouldn't pass at NASA but works for me.
Speaking of the viffer, no chain/wheel alignment issues with a SSS! (slight jab) So on the superhawk, I start with the adjuster backed all the way out and tightened them the same number of turns. Wouldn't pass at NASA but works for me.
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Superstock
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 470
From: titusville, fl
I've found that the factory wheel weights tend to balance the rim and valvestem and that most modern premium tires will not effect that balance if the sidewall dot is mounted at the valvestem.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 562
From: a little north of DC
E_S- If your bike sat for more than a couple days, the alcohol in the gas will have begun to separate and drop to the lowest point. When I tried to start my bike at one point, it wouldn't start on the first battery charge, and required more turning over on the second charge before it finally fired up... Of course, there is also the possibility of old bad gas.
Also, just trust yourself when aligning the rear wheel. As they (in this case 'Bling) say, "Close enough for government work." Always loved that saying.
Also, just trust yourself when aligning the rear wheel. As they (in this case 'Bling) say, "Close enough for government work." Always loved that saying.
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