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by Sev
Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Performance and Mods
Topic: Hypercharger for VStart 650?
Replies: 2
Views: 8894

It's just a slight ram air effect. Good for a couple of hp, but not enough to really be noticable.
by Sev
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:51 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Oil in my air filter!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 28581

Oil is probably not being blown back through the carb. The most likely source is the crankcase ventilation system which will have a hose running from the crankcase to the airbox. Bad rings will cause excess crankcase pressure and could blow oil out the breather hose. The more common cause is an exc...
by Sev
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: misfiring at low rpm's
Replies: 2
Views: 3037

Take the carbs off and clean them.
by Sev
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Electrical???
Replies: 7
Views: 4257

This has happened to me twice.

First time the negative connection had worked loose on the battery. The second time it was the positive.

You need to make sure to really crank down on those connectors.
by Sev
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:44 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Help with Clutch and Adjustment
Replies: 3
Views: 3279

Sounds like you forgot to pull out the "plunger" on the clutch and correctly install the shaft on it. Basically, you're not hooked up to the pushrod that spreads the clutch.
by Sev
Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:43 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Wistling on 07 Suzuki C50
Replies: 2
Views: 2833

C50 is chain drive... right? When's the last time the chain was lubed?
by Sev
Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: WD40 on a chain driven motorcycle?
Replies: 15
Views: 12500

WD40 will dry out the o-rings. I'd keep the stuff off the chain completely. Clean with high flashpoint solvent (kerosine).

Lubricate with a good spray on chain wax or lube. They're better formulated to stick to the chain then gear oil.
by Sev
Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Wheel balance weights and auto trim tape?
Replies: 3
Views: 3524

Duct tape!
by Sev
Wed Sep 17, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Trouble shifting
Replies: 5
Views: 2774

How many miles are on the bike??? And when was it last serviced? I'll bet that an oil change and adjustment of the clutch cable would resolve your issues.
by Sev
Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Hi from Edmonton
Replies: 14
Views: 11265

Re: Another YEG Rookie!

Aloha! It's been two years in the making and I'm finally committed to one of those AB Safety Council courses in August; p.s. I'm super pumped about finally getting a bike! It kinda sucks though from what I'm reading that my bike of choice (GSX-R 600) might be a bit much for me to handle as a beginn...