I would,nt think the conection should be slack enough to turn, is it leaking any fluid? If fluid can get out - air can get in.Position the hose exit to suit -tighten it up and reverse bleed it.
Could you gasser boys help please - my mates 99 321 sometimes backfires when restarting after walking a section -Always starts - same power -nothing been touched ingnition wise.A few weeks ago he left the petrol on for a couple of days and had trouble starting it,so now turns it off every night, my thoughts are - floats letting petrol through when stopped and backfiring because of fumes in exhaust? A carb clean is on the cards,any suggestions welcome Thanks
I do,nt want to start a MINES BETTER THAN YOURS !!! thread, just my own views for what their worth -05 290 -oil change every month - top quality 2st oil - check/clean air filter every ride = no breakdowns/problems in the 2 years of owning it and still looking good.
Hi you say you were quoted 400. - 400 of what? Dollars Pounds Pennies Pasetas? I had a 99 Techno and had to change a stator - was told a common fault - I am guessing you are not in GB?There are a couple of firms that rewind them here so it is possible to do so try localy?
I agree a standard system regarding colours would be good, but reading other posts, some are exactly opposite to others, so who is willing to change? Still say a triangular marker < > of any colour combination - indicating which side to past is pretty easy to follow.
You could use a triangle shaped marker with the point showing which side of obstacle to pass on -ect < > . I have ridden in different centres and found this pretty easy to follow.As to which colours,everybody does it differently,but i agree nothing worse than missing a marker.
So why is Troy Corser still riding WSB at 36? George Foreman won a world heavyweight title at the age of 45. Michael Schumaker was racing at 38 -
Because they take good care of themselves or have people who know how to look after them being paid full time. The F1 training programs i've seen have been excellent. The stuff i've seen mx and trials riders normally ranks alongside a standard gym user which is poor for them never mind a pro. The sport take its toll on riders so they obviously need every helping hand they can get to maintain their health and vitality. Train don't drain would be an answer..
George Forman won a world title at 45!!!!! I think that defeats any talk about fittness/condition - a obese man with a choice of 5 titles and a opponent of choice -Bad example if you are looking for a world class sportsman.
Just thinking about the general move to 4 strokes - Why are the new generation of bikes water and not air cooled?
I would be interested in your thoughts on this.My pros/ cons on air are- Pros -Lightness Cons-Temp control Noise Cost Simplicity Ease of maintence Cost
I am sure someone will come up with more to add to either list but IFAIK even temperature is easier to achieve on a 4 stroke due to 50% less firing strokes?Also with good metallurgy / ceramic technology it should be possible to overcome any problems, as to noise, most is due to exhaust note not engine noise anyway, just my thoughts - always willing to learn.
Comes as standard with 10/42 sprockets - i am running 10/38 as i found i was,nt using first [ too low ] so i geared it up. Have a look at whats on the bike now and if its suits you, stick with it
Changed plug first - little noticeable inprovement - then pilot jet - lot easier starting, so i suppose you could credit the jet change for the improvement, but i think the combination of the two works very well and very happy i found it
When doing a trial, i noticed my 05 290 was,nt starting as good as my mates on the same bike,anyway cut a long story short - i changed to a platinium plug [bp5vx] i think, please check - changed pilot jet to 36 and it transformed the starting - easy fix
I can see both sides of the arguement - i am no spring chicken myself,but the thread for this topic was whats worth more?Buy a twin shock for lots of reasons - but to make money, I,am not so sure.Big John has a big collection of bikes, but did he buy any for solely monetary gain ? I think history - knowledge -ect has got more too do with it.
I agree with feetupfun totally -Who are going to buy the bikes mentioned earlyer in 20yrs? I think it is a generation thing.Young riders starting out would prefer a gasser to any twinshock you care too name.Think - why do you own your bike -Had it for years -Wanted it years ago but no money -Sentimental reasons? None of these apply to youngsters,and these are the future bike buyers,so a very limited market if you want too sell too make money.Just my honest opinion and not ment to upset any one and i hope to be here in 20yrs to see if iam correct Youth is wasted on the young!
If your stand is bent, then by all means straighten it out - but check that the sidestand bracket hasnt moved - there are 2 allen studs holding it on to the swingarm.
re-fitting the airbox on my 05 290 is very easy - that plastic shroud peice you mention dosnt get in the way so i keep it on, might help to keep some **** out of airbox? When you put the carb back on, put the rubber inlet on to the carb - not on the box -tighten it up - you might want to round off the edges [ like when fitting OSMA piping ] -lightly oil the airbox stub and gently push.I found i had to enlarge one of the two holes on the bracket that holds the rear of the airbox as they were slightly out of line with the brass insets. Does the slide snap shut nicely? The radiator cap IS a nightmare! I managed to get mine on by pushing it forward with one finger and turning it using a screwdriver on the grooves on the cap, it can be done beleive me but it is VERY fiddly. Best of luck Ryan Youngs website is excellent for tips -Sherco USA i think.
I,am with you on this scorpa3 - arrows every time.
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