its ez but be accurate measuring and cutting it. must be measured with the carb held at the exactly proper angle. [ATTACH]
test throttle response by riding the bike not just revving it in the garage. im starting to think the carbs may be properly cleaned but an...
by experiment ive developed an ez accurate synch method entirely new, simple tools, no equipment. checked w gauges OK method ive used for 3...
post a photo and tell about their service. gerald kadet, my father died flying a supply mission over the hump july 1945 just a week before the...
with all his bikes and years of experience, captain 80s would have the best tire info. recently put a new BT-45 rear on my '90 VTR 250 after...
settelin in for fewer riding days battery out on a charger, just hope its not like 2018 again...... [ATTACH]
not running
either way, easier w carbs off
let some carb cleaner spray drain down through all the progression holes.......repetedly. followed with compressed air.
look on the side opposite the big hole for 3 or 4 very small holes. line up the #1 reference carb throttle plate to just begin to expose the...
for a decent bench synch u should be lining up the throttle plate with the first progression hole starting w #1 carb. the big hole u circled isnt...
as capt 80s said, oil dilution with gas can kill an engine, so check dipstick or oil window, and change oil if theres any doubt.
makes no sence to delete japanese-made floats for chinese garbage, does it ? mainjets dont just fall out, u diddnt tighten propperly. in over 35...
fuel is leaking past one or more float needles
davey, try removing the mixture screws again and shooting carb cleaner through the hole, followed by compressed air. how did u do your bench synch...
ingition coils rarely fail. its sumthin else. probably not the plugs either cuz if it ran b4 the plugs should b ok.
spacer m issing ? as a test, loosen the rear axle nut about 1 turn then try wheel again. remove brake pads unless youre sure of no drag.
cover fitting looks like a good winter project. ive had duct tape on my seat for 2 years or more.
i need a seatcover too to replace the 36yo original on my '89 @ 38,000 miles. ive had duct tape on my seat for over 2 years. seems like outdoor...
great work, jim. another difficult but succesful rebuild that brought a bike back from the junkyard. let me know if u need any 250 parts, i have...
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