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Old 02-26-2009, 05:01 PM   #1
buterbn   buterbn is offline
 
Join Date: May 2008
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Hi-Bird 250 repair help..

Hello,

I was offroading this past summer when I hit a rut and flipped her. She survived pretty well besides some cosmetic damage, I was able to adjust handlebars and ride it out. I've been riding it as is since then. Weather is starting to get nice again here in CO so I decided to take her out for a spin for the first time all winter. I flipped the petcock on and gas started leaking out of the petcock front plate pretty rapidly.. Tried tightening it to no luck.. seems like a seal is blown in there..

Anyways I was wondering if you guys could help me track down a few parts I need to get her back to tip top shape.. I need a new rear fender/taillight, the black plastic part.. My battery box snapped off again, so I'll need another one of those.. Also, when i flipped the bike the impact against the rut/rock bent the front rim some.. Not too bad, but can definetly see the rim shake when riding at higher speeds... A new petcock.. Also, when I took delivery of her I noticed some oil leakage from the rear shock.. The ride seems pretty harsh when I go over a small pothole in the road, so i think i might need a new or better rear shock.. Also in the pic below of the petcock, I just noticed im missing some bolt that seems to connect the upper frame below the seat to the upper part of the engine.. It seems offset right now, wonder if thats adding to some engine vibes i have..?

I'd appreciate any help you guys could give me. I'm looking forward to a good spring/summer of riding so I'd like to get her fixed up good.

Jason

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