Bought a new daily "driver"
06-09-2008, 11:23 PM
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Bought a new daily "driver"
Can't afford the gas anymore, "supposely" this thing gets 50 mpg... we'll see. She doesn't run, I bought it cheap. busted valve.
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06-10-2008, 11:52 AM
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06-10-2008, 06:18 PM
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If thats got the 1200 motor, it should get 50 +/- mpg. Saw a buddy last night that has a similar bike and thats what he said he gets. I don't know these bikes but his was what used to be the HD 883 now is a 1200?
06-10-2008, 06:28 PM
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more like a 1600... that looks like a RoadStar. Same as mine.
06-10-2008, 09:33 PM
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Jaime answered all the question 100% correct.
While we are at it, some questions for you Jaime.
I bought this bike from a co-worker who didn't want to mess with the repair, the problem is that the bike will not start when it is cold. PO says if you crank it long enough it will eventually start and run and will start as long as it is hot. Dealer first thought it was ignition issue, but later found to be a valve issue. The diagnostic from the dealer was the rear cylinder have a 28% leak on the instake side, the valve adjustment screw is already maxed out.
I have been reading the service manual to get an idea what's involved for the repair, my guess is a bent or a broken valve? Have you heard of similiar issues with these bikes?
While we are at it, some questions for you Jaime.
I bought this bike from a co-worker who didn't want to mess with the repair, the problem is that the bike will not start when it is cold. PO says if you crank it long enough it will eventually start and run and will start as long as it is hot. Dealer first thought it was ignition issue, but later found to be a valve issue. The diagnostic from the dealer was the rear cylinder have a 28% leak on the instake side, the valve adjustment screw is already maxed out.
I have been reading the service manual to get an idea what's involved for the repair, my guess is a bent or a broken valve? Have you heard of similiar issues with these bikes?
06-11-2008, 12:13 PM
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Robin, most japanese motorcycles are bullet proof. I have owned many and have never had any issues.
Maybe he downshifted and bent a valve. A lot of the bikes are wrecked and used motors are pretty cheap. That might be the easiest way to fix it.
Maybe he downshifted and bent a valve. A lot of the bikes are wrecked and used motors are pretty cheap. That might be the easiest way to fix it.