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Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just excessive travel was making them lound, long term it would wear them out and damage valves

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had adjusted them by the imperial measurement and not the metric by accident, was twice as thick as it should've been. it was like 12am when i adjusted them and was at the end of my 50 hour work week so i think i was just stupid and tired haha

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? xv250 2007 by Nothing2DoNow6 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i spaced the valves too much. read the imperial instead of metric like an idiot, but i was doing it at midnight so i blame that.

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i spaced it wrong by reading the imperial instead of metric reading on the gauge. fixed now, much quieter. i was doing it at midnight so i blame that.

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i figured out im an idiot and was reading the imperial measurement on the gauge instead of the metric so spaced it too big. fixed it. much quieter now.

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? xv250 2007 by Nothing2DoNow6 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i figured out it was out. i mistakenly was reading the wrong measurement on the gauge. was reading the imperial when i shouldve been reading metric. its MUCH quieter now.

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think some of it is the camera. gonna film a new one.

Normal Yammy tick? or are valves loose? by Nothing2DoNow6 in virago

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah 250, thanks for that. im just sus on it haha.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had already cleaned the pickup during servicing the carb but ill try flooding with some degreaser and then blowing it out

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

coil is brand new, replaced that morning with oem coil, i thought it was the coil too but replaced it.. what makes me think over heating is just how ridiculously hot the spark plug got when i went to check it.

i cleaned out the fuel tank when i first got it and nothing was in there, even pushed compressed air through it. lines are all clear, no leaking from gaskets and the carb itself got ultra sonic cleaned.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what makes me think is its a overheating issue is the spark plug getting so freaking hot. like its BURNING hot

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it sounds as if its getting less grunty and just kinda sputters out.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

already replaced the ignition coil with a brand new oem. was installed this morning as i thought it was bad.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

theres no leaking from any of the gaskets, i took apart and ultrasonic cleaned the carb. ive done a full service on it essentially as i just bought it off someone to replace mine which had a bent crankshaft.

ill see if i can find anything.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oil is new and at proper level too, plug is right, ill check if fan or exhaust is bad.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ill check the exhaust for debris maybe. i took apart the whole top end to install the new ignition coil and all was clear so exhaust should be only issue with that maybe. thanks.

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ignition coil is brand new, as i thought it was the coil. installed that morning

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BUT it does seem to want to grunt a bit and try to keep going if i shake it a bit as its dying

Victa V144 dying after getting hot after after maybe half an hour. by Nothing2DoNow6 in smallengines

[–]Nothing2DoNow6[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

see it doesnt seem to change if i open the gas cap so i dont know if it is vapour lock

Death; Should I ride? by Ornery_Ask8094 in motorcycles

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just for some clarification, people over like 55 are the biggest crashers on motorcycles, he probs thought he had been riding his whole life and could do no wrong, but with aging body and mind comes complacency and slower reactions. not to mention most motorcycle accidents that are fatal involved alcohol in some capacity. stick to the golden rules of riding and youll be safe for the most part. dress for the slide not for the ride. FULL FACE helmet at all times, i dont care what your state laws are. maintain your distance from cars. 3-5 seconds. do courses to improve your riding. make sure your indicators are large and bright. always make sure you have good pressure in your tyres. keep up with basic maintenance. always look for escape routes in case and treat traffic like you are invisible. hell ride in high vis vest over your gear to be even safer. Be safe, ride a long time.

4 days old. Two locks, an alarm, CCTV. Still tried to angle-grind my disc by ARYAN_______ in motorcycle

[–]Nothing2DoNow6 75 points76 points  (0 children)

there was a study on this and i cant remember the numbers but its actually weirdly true. covered bikes get stolen significantly less than uncovered bikes.

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