New issue: possible cracked valve rocker arm

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by tinman tim

...Here's my story/theory....

Awhile back, one said issue was the air filter needed oiled.

.....Had I not struggled to get the filter out, this little morsel could have been easily ingested by the intake....

Hi Tim,

I was waiting for you to say you found a mouse in the air box with part of the candy bar.

I found a mouse nest under my TW seat one spring.

Did you eventually remove the air filter, and see if it was well oiled?

jb

[tinman tim]

No mouse.

Two did have an issue once. Lil varmint filled the airbox with acorns in just two days sitting. Was absolutely full. Bike wouldn't even cough trying to start it

[jbfla]

Originally Posted by tinman tim

No mouse.

Two did have an issue once. Lil varmint filled the airbox with acorns in just two days sitting. Was absolutely full. Bike wouldn't even cough trying to start it

Yes but what about the air filter?

jb

[BlackBike]

This would have been easy to diagnose, sniff your tailpipe for roasted peanuts

Seriously, nice catch !

[detours]

Originally Posted by tinman tim

My plan, the next time I'm under the seat, is to put some screen over the slots to keep the big stuff out. Held in place with some well-placed screws or possibly some Velcro.

Great idea. I'm going try this!

[willy dog]

Originally Posted by tinman tim

No mouse.

Two did have an issue once. Lil varmint filled the airbox with acorns in just two days sitting. Was absolutely full. Bike wouldn't even cough trying to start it

that happens all the time around here with are sleds, little critters like to move in eat the foam out of air box, move in to exhaust any place you could think of. dryer sheets well placed seems to work plus your machine will smell fresh and clean

[Lee R]

I had a mouse fill my Vstroms exhaust full of birdseed when in storage, made for some popcorn and laughs in the spring!