Thought I would start this type of thread where we can share little stuff we might of done to our quads.
I'll start. Removed handlebars, radiator, and radiator Edit... AND STEERING STEM.
Straightened some fins on the radiator, cleaned it up and gave it some coats of paint. Chased it with a heat gun to try and get it a little harder of a finish from a rattle can.
Cleaned and painted my handlebars too.
No pics today.
Walked past mine in the garage still pissed at it cause I can't seem to figure out what's causing it to not wanna run right at idle since my plus 4 swing arm installation.
Walked past mine in the garage still pissed at it cause I can't seem to figure out what's causing it to not wanna run right at idle since my plus 4 swing arm installation.
Install a new pilot jet, the old one may have a layer of varnish on the inside of the fuel passageway that is making it act smaller than the actual size.
Make sure that none of your vent lines are pinched or closed because of a zip tie bundling the lines together is too tight.
Check and blow out the transition holes that the pilot jet feeds.
Make sure the choke plunger is seating when the choke is turned off.
Walked past mine in the garage still pissed at it cause I can't seem to figure out what's causing it to not wanna run right at idle since my plus 4 swing arm installation.
Install a new pilot jet, the old one may have a layer of varnish on the inside of the fuel passageway that is making it act smaller than the actual size.
Make sure that none of your vent lines are pinched or closed because of a zip tie bundling the lines together is too tight.
Check and blow out the transition holes that the pilot jet feeds.
Make sure the choke plunger is seating when the choke is turned off.
So Jerry, you saying there is no good way to soak/clean the pilot jet?
Got a brand new pilot jet in it Jerry. Pretty sure it's either got an air leak or something went a mess with my electrical system.
put a fresh 40 over top end on our Stock port/carbed and caged 89 with FMF pipe today. Tried to find solder to verify squish, but couldn't find any...lol
Also changed out the pilot 22.5 to a 27.5 , dropped clip down to 3rd from top, and changed main to a 420 .
It was nice and cool outside today
I really liked the blowing soapy bubbles from the reed cage/ intake boot gasket. (even lightly sanded cage down on a piece of glass ) and put a gasket coated with sealer between the rubber on cage and intake boot.
Planning even more fun and shenanagins tomorrow , Find solder for squish check, resolve reed cage leaks, put pipe and body on .....and if theres time , get the break in period and re-torq's out of the way....
Annnnne Den .... Look at the 87 basket case that needs frame dropped off for coating , wondering if it's better to ask for permission or beg for forgiveness
Walked past mine in the garage still pissed at it cause I can't seem to figure out what's causing it to not wanna run right at idle since my plus 4 swing arm installation.
Install a new pilot jet, the old one may have a layer of varnish on the inside of the fuel passageway that is making it act smaller than the actual size.
Make sure that none of your vent lines are pinched or closed because of a zip tie bundling the lines together is too tight.
Check and blow out the transition holes that the pilot jet feeds.
Make sure the choke plunger is seating when the choke is turned off.
So Jerry, you saying there is no good way to soak/clean the pilot jet?
Soaking the jets in a good cleaner and agitating it periodically usually works. Squirting carburetor cleaner through the jets may clean them and it may not clean them
I tore mine down to bare frame and painted everything. I also installed my Bartlett racing motor
Nice Hemi.... hey did you use a smaller nut for the cylinder? Looks you have some room around that bolt to actually tighten it easily.
The back of the cylinder were its reinforced runs a long nut like the one on the front right side
changed crank seals today on the 89. also fixed the intake reed cage leak.
leak test failed terribly, leaked from 9psi to zero in 1 min 18 sec. Hoping my powervalve is the source and not the case half seal.
Going to try a bladder style exhaust seal instead of a rubber expandable plug , and try it again tomorrow
Reallyreallylovemyzilla can you post a picture of your leak down tester?
Buckeye I've got two pm and I'll send you pictures of both. Jared
I just drove 4 hours round trip to buy a really nice Durablue sway bar for my new Icezilla.
be sure your leak down tester isnt leaky.
I just drove 4 hours round trip to buy a really nice Durablue sway bar for my new Icezilla.
A really good deal or just that tough to find?
Hard to find at the price I scored it for
I borrowed the shops rollerskate car on company fuel and tolls. My boss didnt want any money for it. He writes it all off and I didn't argue. lol. Plus it was a nice ride out to the western part of the state. Its a nice ride.
fixed one of my jj&a 3 spoke wheels. was leak in air around bead. need to do the same to one of the rear wheels. it leaks off also.
got my air bladder today to help rule out my powervalve leak tomorrow .
It didn't feel right being in town and not bringing anything home for the zilla... So I bought a can of chain lube ...lol
I bought 8' of 3/4" aluminum tubing to fab up a new sub-frame. Now I gotta order a new set of dies for my bender. smallest one I have is 1".
Finished flushing out the cooling system. Sanded down the impeller cover and gave it a coat of gloss black. Ordered and received a new mag gasket.
I pulled my fresh 87 bottom end off the shelf and laid some True Blue onto it. Soon she will moving into her new place, An 89 chassis.
offered to walk the neighbors dog everyday, if he wouldn't mind helping me generate alittle extra coin for an HPR H19 pipe....lol
Mowed the acreage as fast as I could today to get the time to play with zilla, then girlfriend texted she's Bringing home KFC !!! zilla can wait till tomorrow I guess
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The back of the cylinder were its reinforced runs a long nut like the one on the front right side
Sorry, I was talking about the front left nut (as you sit on the quad). I just ended up grinding down a 17mm wrench so I could have a little more room to torque it down.
Tonight I installed my freshly rebuilt Custom Axis rear shock. Since my fuel tank frame nuts were stripped, from stainless steel bolts, I modified the tank mount to slide into posts that I have bolted to the frame.
Also since my tie rod ball joints are worn, I ordered a set of AMR ProX Tie rods and ends.
fogged the yard around the barn lastnight during the first ride on the rebuilt 89.
gatta love fat jetted 20:1 klotz mixed 110vp race gas ,,,lol