Recon me please ! - Page 5

Bill Hilly · 03-06-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by idle_purr

Well I just tried to gas up the bike and start it with no luck, then discovered gas was running right through the carb, also noticed my gas gage doesn't seem to be working, but i might not have enough gas in it, not sure, made a lot of progress but going to bed feeling defeated tonight...

Mine did the same thing that screw running horizontally in the bottom side of the fuel bowl is a drain valve. All you need to do it screw it in.

idle_purr · 03-06-2021, 07:55 PM

Thanks Spins you helped me figure it out! I recorded this before reading your message Bill_Hilly, but that's exactly what I did. I adjusted the RPM to about 1.5 at the moment, any one recommend a good idle setting?

Anyway long story short, I just took my bike for a cold ass ride... 12 degrees outside haha. I made sure it was warmed up first.

Bill Hilly · 03-06-2021, 08:08 PM

I took mine for a ride the day I put it together, and it was really cold, and I didn't wear gloves, and that is the first time since I was a kid coming in the warm house, after playing in the snow, and making snowballs with bare hands, that I have had that kind of pain in my fingers. LOL. My fingers were completely numb after that ride, to the point I couldn't even feel the clutch ,and front brake levers, but when they warmed back up the real agony began.LOL. Lesson learnt though.

Spins · 03-06-2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by idle_purr

Thanks Spins you helped me figure it out! I recorded this before reading your message Bill_Hilly, but that's exactly what I did. I adjusted the RPM to about 1.5 at the moment, any one recommend a good idle setting?

Anyway long story short, I just took my bike for a cold ass ride... 12 degrees outside haha. I made sure it was warmed up first.

I’m glad a few turns of a screw was all it needed. Now you can sleep better tonight.

1500 rpm’s idle is what I run, never any issues .

Spins · 03-07-2021, 07:45 PM

Well after returning from visiting the in-law. I needed some me time.
I pulled the Green Recon out of the box and started disassembly to Loctite everything. I was surprised as I found several loose nuts and bolts and one stripped bolt. I mean ready to fall off loose. My 2018 came with everything snugged down well. I’ll have to take a Dremel to the kickstand and kick starter to move them out of the wall more. Things I tweaked on my other bike and forgot about. I did see a issue with the passenger foot peg on the left side. Seems to stick way out definitely not correct.

The Green does look nice!! My friends gonna be happy.

FYI, I did check the drain screw on the carbs bowl. Mine was open as well . I’m not sure why they are not tightening this screw down. I’m not planing on even starting the bike with this carb, but thought I’d check.

Bill Hilly · 03-07-2021, 08:13 PM

What bolts were loose on the bike ? I used blue LocTite on mine, but only what I assembled. I didn't disassemble anything that was already assembled.

Spins · 03-07-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

What bolts were loose on the bike ? I used blue LocTite on mine, but only what I assembled. I didn't disassemble anything that was already assembled.

No my friend. You need to check everything!
Seat nuts fell off in my hand. Screws that hold the rear brake light assembly,
exhaust heat shield screws, skid plate.
side plates, screws under the seat , etc!
Did you remove your seat? Your alarm and control box are not secured down? Clean the painted tray and peal the double sided adhesive and stick them. If you look in the last pics I posted you’ll see them out of the tray in one pic and inside on the other.

Bill Hilly · 03-07-2021, 08:50 PM

I did remove the rear brake light assembly, and seat, and did stick the remote,and alarm components in place. I was following the video of Jeff from Peace Sports assembling a 2020, and I pretty much did as in the video. I will go around, and check some bolts early tomorrow , because the weather is going to be a little warmer most of the week, and I intended to get some riding in.

Spins · 03-07-2021, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

I did remove the rear brake light assembly, and seat, and did stick the remote,and alarm components in place. I was following the video of Jeff from Peace Sports assembling a 2020, and I pretty much did as in the video. I will go around, and check some bolts early tomorrow , because the weather is going to be a little warmer most of the week, and I intended to get some riding in.

Thanks a good idea.

idle_purr · 03-08-2021, 04:26 PM

Also note; the cotter pins on the foot pegs are garbage.

Spins · 03-08-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by idle_purr

Also note; the cotter pins on the foot pegs are garbage.

I’ve never had an issue with my old ones . I’ve had them out several times working on other peg options.

tknj99 · 03-08-2021, 06:02 PM

Same here, no issues with the cotter pins, but that damn shifter bolt, the head snapped off.. i just kept it as is for now as i wont have to worry about it falling off as is and will just drill it out if i ever need to remove the shifter

Spins · 03-08-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tknj99

Same here, no issues with the cotter pins, but that damn shifter bolt, the head snapped off.. i just kept it as is for now as i wont have to worry about it falling off as is and will just drill it out if i ever need to remove the shifter

Oh don’t get me started on that bolt!
Mine never tightened and stripped right away . I ended up taking a dremel and drill to get it out. Then drilled the threads out and put a bolt and nut on it and called it a day. Not the prettiest but has never given me any issues .

tknj99 · 03-08-2021, 06:38 PM

That'll probably wind up being where I end up with the shifter.. Its all good, as long as it stays put

Bill Hilly · 03-08-2021, 06:51 PM

I don't have enough miles on my bike to know if my shifter will ever come loose, but it is definitely not a good fit for my foot it contacts my foot too far back. It makes my foot sore unless I wear my heavy boots. It just barely contacts my foot about an inch,and a half back from were my big toe meets my foot, and even then it's almost on the side of my foot rather than the top.

03-06-2021, 07:55 PM	#62
idle_purr Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 218	Thanks Spins you helped me figure it out! I recorded this before reading your message Bill_Hilly, but that's exactly what I did. I adjusted the RPM to about 1.5 at the moment, any one recommend a good idle setting? Anyway long story short, I just took my bike for a cold ass ride... 12 degrees outside haha. I made sure it was warmed up first. __________________ NO HILL TOO STEEP NO MUD TOO DEEP The Brozz \| The Hawk Upgrades, Accessories, Etc... Assembly Checklist: Brozz 250 \| Hawk 250 ~idle_purr
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03-08-2021, 04:26 PM	#70
idle_purr Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 218	Also note; the cotter pins on the foot pegs are garbage. __________________ NO HILL TOO STEEP NO MUD TOO DEEP The Brozz \| The Hawk Upgrades, Accessories, Etc... Assembly Checklist: Brozz 250 \| Hawk 250 ~idle_purr
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03-08-2021, 06:02 PM	#72
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,259	Same here, no issues with the cotter pins, but that damn shifter bolt, the head snapped off.. i just kept it as is for now as i wont have to worry about it falling off as is and will just drill it out if i ever need to remove the shifter __________________ 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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03-08-2021, 06:38 PM	#74
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,259	That'll probably wind up being where I end up with the shifter.. Its all good, as long as it stays put __________________ 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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03-06-2021, 08:08 PM	#63
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 948	I took mine for a ride the day I put it together, and it was really cold, and I didn't wear gloves, and that is the first time since I was a kid coming in the warm house, after playing in the snow, and making snowballs with bare hands, that I have had that kind of pain in my fingers. LOL. My fingers were completely numb after that ride, to the point I couldn't even feel the clutch ,and front brake levers, but when they warmed back up the real agony began.LOL. Lesson learnt though.
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03-07-2021, 08:13 PM	#66
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 948	What bolts were loose on the bike ? I used blue LocTite on mine, but only what I assembled. I didn't disassemble anything that was already assembled.
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03-07-2021, 08:50 PM	#68
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 948	I did remove the rear brake light assembly, and seat, and did stick the remote,and alarm components in place. I was following the video of Jeff from Peace Sports assembling a 2020, and I pretty much did as in the video. I will go around, and check some bolts early tomorrow , because the weather is going to be a little warmer most of the week, and I intended to get some riding in.
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03-08-2021, 06:51 PM	#75
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 948	I don't have enough miles on my bike to know if my shifter will ever come loose, but it is definitely not a good fit for my foot it contacts my foot too far back. It makes my foot sore unless I wear my heavy boots. It just barely contacts my foot about an inch,and a half back from were my big toe meets my foot, and even then it's almost on the side of my foot rather than the top.
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