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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-07-2023, 08:20 PM
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Posted By Zooker89
I have had success with taking the bike up to a...

I have had success with taking the bike up to a stationary object like a building or a power pole. With the bike running, clutch lever in, put it in a higher gear like 3rd or 4th, get the rpms up and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-07-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
I took it out for about a ten mile ride today and...

I took it out for about a ten mile ride today and all the noise I was worried about and thought might be the cam chain too tight went away and now it sounds about perfect...

I am really happy...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-02-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
So, I got a chance to go for a ride yesterday...

So, I got a chance to go for a ride yesterday morning. I got the bike out, started it up and geared up for a ride. As soon as I put it in second gear, it died. Nothing at all...

After a quick...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,619
Posted By Zooker89
Not sure if this has been on here before, but I...

Not sure if this has been on here before, but I found that a paint can opener works great for adjusting the clickers on the top of the forks. Not a lot of room under the bars...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-24-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
I couldn't find any specs for this motor. I had a...

I couldn't find any specs for this motor. I had a '74 Yamaha SR 500 I turned into a little barhopper several years ago. The spec for that was 27.5 ftlbs for the head bolts, so I ran with that.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-23-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
I will stand corrected from my last post. ...

I will stand corrected from my last post.

The lock nut was absolutely off during the failure. I had replaced it after the fact to try to get it to run.

My earlier post was written with the two...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-23-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
So, yes, my initial thought was the locknut...

So, yes, my initial thought was the locknut coming off, but that happened while running for a very short time and it seemed to run fine (only sitting still and running) after that was resolved. The...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-22-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Valve lash was checked a couple times. The...

Valve lash was checked a couple times. The factory timing appeared to be off.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-21-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Thanks Bogie, I want to break it in...

Thanks Bogie,

I want to break it in properly, but I am afraid with the time I have available, it may take all summer. As you know, our riding season is short...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-20-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
I took it out for a ride today after getting it...

I took it out for a ride today after getting it inspected. It is nice to have a garage that is around the corner...

Took it about 7 1/2 miles and kept the rpms fairly low. I ran the last 5 minutes...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-19-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,619
Posted By Zooker89
Me too and I don't regret it!

Me too and I don't regret it!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-19-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
So, I took it for a ride today, keeping the RPM's...

So, I took it for a ride today, keeping the RPM's low and it ran great! Albeit a short 5 miles and staying close to home just in case. Lots of starts and stops and few hills, it ran great. I pulled...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-18-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Thanks for your input, but I can tell you after...

Thanks for your input, but I can tell you after rebuilding the original motor the bike is running far better now than it did when I ran the stock motor. I will take my rebuilt motor that is running...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-17-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Yes, I have gotten to know this bike far more...

Yes, I have gotten to know this bike far more than I expected, but that is a good thing.

Your posts (and a couple others) have been extremely helpful and appreciated.
I will certainly check out...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-16-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Thank you sir for your moral support...

Thank you sir for your moral support...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Day 10... So, I got everything needed for it...

Day 10...

So, I got everything needed for it to run buttoned up. Put fresh oil in it, connected the battery and crossed my fingers.

When I hit the go button with a little choke, it fired right...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-15-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
If I could have put the 300cc liquid cooled motor...

If I could have put the 300cc liquid cooled motor in, I would have done that, but it doesn't fit. I am not unhappy with this motor. Just want it to run.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-14-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Day 7,8 and 9... I haven't had much time due...

Day 7,8 and 9...

I haven't had much time due to work....

Got the motor back in the bike, the rear end back on and some small miscellaneous stuff done, but ran out of Loctite so I need to get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-09-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Thanks jc, I have reached out to them. Waiting on...

Thanks jc, I have reached out to them. Waiting on a response, but not holding my breath. I was also going to look for the specs on comparable Japanese motors and see if there is a similarity in specs...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-08-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Day six... After receiving the parts, I...

Day six...

After receiving the parts, I asked the vendor for a manual for the motor. This is the quoted response to my request:

Sorry,we do not have the manual. The piece need professional...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-05-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Day five... Parts arrived. I got the bottom...

Day five...

Parts arrived. I got the bottom cylinder, top cylinder with the valve train installed and a complete gasket set. I have reached out to the vendor for a manual for the motor. We will...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,724
Posted By Zooker89
Day four 2.6357... So, the cam chain...

Day four 2.6357...

So, the cam chain tensioner is fairly simple. I got the head off and it appears to me the intake valve had an issue contacting the piston. I will assume after a bit of riding...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,619
Posted By Zooker89
I should have phrased my question better. I'm not...

I should have phrased my question better. I'm not really looking to lower it. I assumed reducing the preload would in effect lower it. I was kind of taken back that there was about 85% of the preload...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,619
Posted By Zooker89
During my motor re-build, I had to remove the...

During my motor re-build, I had to remove the rear swingarm, so I removed the rear shock all together. I have only 11mm left on the adjustment to "lower it". Does anyone else have the similar "stock...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 764,619
Posted By Zooker89
During my motor re-build, I had to remove the...

During my motor re-build, I had to remove the rear swingarm, so I removed the rear shock all together. I have only 11mm left on the adjustment to "lower it". Does anyone else have the similar "stock...
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