F my TBR7...

JakeD · 05-16-2021, 06:50 PM

Trying to find TDC to do the valves.... found an “F” with a line next to it... no T’s... it fires up, but it sounds like a diesel now. I owned a VW bug for years, so I’m no stranger to wrenching, but this one has me struggling, because I watched the Motocheeze video and he referenced the “F” on there... thoughts “am I 180 off?

JakeD · 05-16-2021, 06:52 PM

Btw... the little screw down bung you look through to see TDC... pro-tip. Put it back in before starting.... lol

Skyd · 05-16-2021, 06:57 PM

No the F is for fire and comes just before TDC so if you see the F, the T isn't far past it. I know on my Hawk it was easy to miss it, a flashlight helps.

Also make sure you are on the compression stroke when aligning TDC or when you adjust or check your valves it won't be accurate.

Big Bird · 05-16-2021, 07:12 PM

Watch the intake rocker as you turn the motor. Once the intake valve closes you are on the compression stroke. Plus what he said ^

JakeD · 05-16-2021, 07:21 PM

Well, the second time was definitely easier. I’m crossing my fingers that I got it this time.

tknj99 · 05-16-2021, 07:55 PM

Glad this was just a question/answer thread, from the title it sounded like you were not very happy with the bike

JakeD · 05-16-2021, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the help... I believe I got it all squared away. Now I know for sure the hesitation is the carb... Luckily, I had already gotten one and it is sitting here. Now anyone have any thoughts of jettings and settings for 2500 ft?

05-16-2021, 06:50 PM	#1
JakeD Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 31	F my TBR7... Trying to find TDC to do the valves.... found an “F” with a line next to it... no T’s... it fires up, but it sounds like a diesel now. I owned a VW bug for years, so I’m no stranger to wrenching, but this one has me struggling, because I watched the Motocheeze video and he referenced the “F” on there... thoughts “am I 180 off?
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05-16-2021, 06:57 PM	#3
Skyd Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 242	No the F is for fire and comes just before TDC so if you see the F, the T isn't far past it. I know on my Hawk it was easy to miss it, a flashlight helps. Also make sure you are on the compression stroke when aligning TDC or when you adjust or check your valves it won't be accurate. __________________ 2020 RPS Hawk 250 - Build thread can be found here: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=28374 "Do Wheelies and Forget your Feelies" "If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?" -unknown
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05-16-2021, 07:12 PM	#4
Big Bird Join Date: May 2020 Location: California Posts: 169	Watch the intake rocker as you turn the motor. Once the intake valve closes you are on the compression stroke. Plus what he said ^ __________________ 2020 Boom Vader Gen 2 2019 CSC TT250 2021 Kayo Fox 70
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05-16-2021, 07:55 PM	#6
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,258	Glad this was just a question/answer thread, from the title it sounded like you were not very happy with the bike __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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05-16-2021, 06:52 PM	#2
JakeD Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 31	Btw... the little screw down bung you look through to see TDC... pro-tip. Put it back in before starting.... lol
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05-16-2021, 07:21 PM	#5
JakeD Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 31	Well, the second time was definitely easier. I’m crossing my fingers that I got it this time.
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05-16-2021, 07:56 PM	#7
JakeD Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 31	Thanks for the help... I believe I got it all squared away. Now I know for sure the hesitation is the carb... Luckily, I had already gotten one and it is sitting here. Now anyone have any thoughts of jettings and settings for 2500 ft?
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