project Blastard (CHINA-BLASTER) IT'S ALIVE - Page 8

TeamCheap · 01-22-2011, 01:20 PM

Well to my amazement I got my wire connectors today but I doubt I'll get anything done, just havnt been up to doing to much the last couple of days.

I'll get out there sunday and get a few things done on the electrical.

TeamCheap · 01-23-2011, 05:04 PM

Rode it.....I just came in from taking it for a little ride around the yard.

Its still not all put together, fenders and such but it is running although not perfectly smooth, I'm guessing I'll need to clean the carb and double check the wiring for loose connections.

But anyway the thing rocks even though I have no traction on the ice out in the yard it seems to have very good final ratio.

I'll know when I take it down the road if it tops out to soon or cant pull 5th.

I may have to hook up a clutch safety switch because having to go back to neutral to start it is going to drive me nuts.

EDIT:Heres a vid---a lousy vid and it was cold outside (13F)

Jim · 01-23-2011, 09:16 PM

Congrats, looks like you had some fun with it

Weldangrind · 01-23-2011, 11:33 PM

TeamCheap, you just made my day!

That's exactly what I would have been doing today if I had it my way.

TeamCheap · 01-24-2011, 06:23 AM

Thanks.

I wasnt sure if I would even get this far since I sat in the house thursday, friday and saturday, just wasnt up to going out and working on it or doing much of anything.

Sunday I dragged myself out there and got some stuff done and I love the "vintage connectors" kits I bought although I feel they are a bit over priced.

The quad does run but not quit right so I'll start looking it over to see whats up.It may be the intake manifold or gunk in the carb or an electrical issue.

I'm really leaning hard towards a clutch switch so I can start it in gear if I want to, if I do that I'll need to wire in a diode to keep the neutral light from lighting everytime the clutch is pulled. :roll:

TeamCheap · 01-26-2011, 06:55 PM

Ok so I took the carb off and yes there was some gunk and crud in there.

I cleaned it up and put it back together but didnt have a small filter so I have to get one but it was running much better.

Now it idles for a minute or so then will increase rpms for 15-20 seconds then idle back down all on its own.
I was just sitting on it for a few minutes listening to it cycle.

Before cleaning it it ran OK but was very inconsistant and stalled easy now atleast it is very consistant and stays running just surging a bit.

I dont tlike that tiny O-ring between the carb and intake manifold so I'll look for a replacement.

FastDoc · 01-26-2011, 08:16 PM

I dont like that tiny O-ring between the carb and intake manifold so I'll look for a replacement.

That's a good idea because it seems to me your idle problem is a vacuum leak.

Weldangrind · 01-26-2011, 10:09 PM

My guess is the o-ring between the intake tube and the head is the culprit.

See this thread for details, page four: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...r=asc&start=45

TeamCheap · 01-27-2011, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

My guess is the o-ring between the intake tube and the head is the culprit.

See this thread for details, page four: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...r=asc&start=45

Yeah I had seen that post and was thinking about that when I was looking at that tiny, thin O-ring.

I'll get a positive seal there and hopefully that will be it but it could be the intake manifold I made thats leaking somewhere.

Ohh well its not to bad right now and is very rideable and fun even with the over inflated tires on the ice and snow with next to zero traction it still spins the tires like mad and gets going.

ejcycles · 01-27-2011, 07:22 AM

TC
Suggestion... Leave the O-Ring, add a gasket & T1194 {from 3-Bond} that will seal any leak @ that point. I had an old 1978 Honda XL100 I rebuilt for a guy, had issues with vacuum leaks @ carburetor-n-manifold & manifold & head. I added a gasket & T1194, done no more vacuum leaks.

FastDoc · 01-27-2011, 02:15 PM

Permatex also makes an outstanding sticky slimy sealant.

TeamCheap · 01-27-2011, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

I'll work on it this saturday and put a gasket and T1194 on it.

Had a long day at work today changing a 12" valve.

midlifekrisiz · 01-27-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

My guess is the o-ring between the intake tube and the head is the culprit.

i am leaning towards a loose nut near the fuel tank....

Weldangrind · 01-27-2011, 09:38 PM

If that means the operator, you might be right.

Jim · 01-27-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

If that means the operator, you might be right.

Reminds me of some song lyrics.

What is the most important part of an automobile? An old timer once told me it's the nut that holds the wheel.

01-23-2011, 09:16 PM	#108
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01-23-2011, 11:33 PM	#109
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	TeamCheap, you just made my day! That's exactly what I would have been doing today if I had it my way. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-26-2011, 08:16 PM	#112
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I dont like that tiny O-ring between the carb and intake manifold so I'll look for a replacement. That's a good idea because it seems to me your idle problem is a vacuum leak. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-26-2011, 10:09 PM	#113
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	My guess is the o-ring between the intake tube and the head is the culprit. See this thread for details, page four: http://www.chinariders.net/modules.p...r=asc&start=45 __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-27-2011, 07:22 AM	#115
ejcycles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 11481 State Route 44 Mantua, Ohio 44255 Posts: 1,112	TC Suggestion... Leave the O-Ring, add a gasket & T1194 {from 3-Bond} that will seal any leak @ that point. I had an old 1978 Honda XL100 I rebuilt for a guy, had issues with vacuum leaks @ carburetor-n-manifold & manifold & head. I added a gasket & T1194, done no more vacuum leaks. __________________ Thanks, Bruce @ Endless Journey Cycles "Phone Calls Only" ~330-274-0098~ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10:00-6:00 Sat. 10:00-4:00 EST. Dealer for: Lifan, Crossrunner ATVs. http://www.endlessjourneycycles.net
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01-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#106
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Well to my amazement I got my wire connectors today but I doubt I'll get anything done, just havnt been up to doing to much the last couple of days. I'll get out there sunday and get a few things done on the electrical.
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01-23-2011, 05:04 PM	#107
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Rode it.....I just came in from taking it for a little ride around the yard. Its still not all put together, fenders and such but it is running although not perfectly smooth, I'm guessing I'll need to clean the carb and double check the wiring for loose connections. But anyway the thing rocks even though I have no traction on the ice out in the yard it seems to have very good final ratio. I'll know when I take it down the road if it tops out to soon or cant pull 5th. I may have to hook up a clutch safety switch because having to go back to neutral to start it is going to drive me nuts. EDIT:Heres a vid---a lousy vid and it was cold outside (13F)
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01-24-2011, 06:23 AM	#110
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Thanks. I wasnt sure if I would even get this far since I sat in the house thursday, friday and saturday, just wasnt up to going out and working on it or doing much of anything. Sunday I dragged myself out there and got some stuff done and I love the "vintage connectors" kits I bought although I feel they are a bit over priced. The quad does run but not quit right so I'll start looking it over to see whats up.It may be the intake manifold or gunk in the carb or an electrical issue. I'm really leaning hard towards a clutch switch so I can start it in gear if I want to, if I do that I'll need to wire in a diode to keep the neutral light from lighting everytime the clutch is pulled. :roll:
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01-26-2011, 06:55 PM	#111
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Ok so I took the carb off and yes there was some gunk and crud in there. I cleaned it up and put it back together but didnt have a small filter so I have to get one but it was running much better. Now it idles for a minute or so then will increase rpms for 15-20 seconds then idle back down all on its own. I was just sitting on it for a few minutes listening to it cycle. Before cleaning it it ran OK but was very inconsistant and stalled easy now atleast it is very consistant and stays running just surging a bit. I dont tlike that tiny O-ring between the carb and intake manifold so I'll look for a replacement.
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01-27-2011, 02:15 PM	#116
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Permatex also makes an outstanding sticky slimy sealant. __________________ Happy to serve.
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01-27-2011, 07:28 PM	#117
TeamCheap Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: directly under the earths sun............NOW Posts: 2,302	Thanks for the suggestions. I'll work on it this saturday and put a gasket and T1194 on it. Had a long day at work today changing a 12" valve.
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01-27-2011, 09:38 PM	#119
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	If that means the operator, you might be right. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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