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Dizzo
08-09-2009, 12:42 PM
Well, I got it running but the head bolts were loose. And a couple of them didn't seem to want to tighten down. It sat for a year or so, and I need to know what I need to do to "freshen" it up. Or what pronlems I might come across in my journy. I'm interested in trading it for a 350x whens its good to go. If anyone thinks that wil happen...
Russell 350X
08-09-2009, 01:01 PM
The torque on those heads is not much...around 10ft lbs I think....It may not hurt to pull the head and check everything there.How did it run?
Dizzo
08-09-2009, 01:49 PM
It revved great, but wouldn't reach top end when riding it. I was told probably needs reeds. I'm kinda clueless when it comes to 2 strokers
Russell 350X
08-09-2009, 02:58 PM
You can get a set of Boyseen reeds fairly cheap through Dennis kirk....I'm sure they sell carb rebuild kits also...might be a good idea. I put a kit in with every new bike I get..What pipe does it have? What fuel mix and oil are you running?
Dizzo
08-09-2009, 08:17 PM
Well, i dont have that great of an oil, but right now its 32:1. I also tore the ol girl down to find a bad head gasket and base gasket. its .20 over with a stock pipe. Im wondering if i need to get a new piston or juts ring it. im not looking to spend too much money, but i do want to make it appealing to the next owner when i decide to sell it. Im not much of a speed person. here's some pictures, think i need new piston? im also unsure what kind of reeds these are, they are all metal. ??

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/dizzodan/DSCF0524-0.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/dizzodan/DSCF0526-0.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/dizzodan/DSCF0527-0.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/dizzodan/DSCF0528-0.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd69/dizzodan/DSCF0529-0.jpg
mohadib
08-09-2009, 08:20 PM
the reeds look fine to me
Russell 350X
08-09-2009, 08:23 PM
Might as well do a piston in it as well....
Dizzo
08-09-2009, 08:29 PM
just a new pisotn and leave the jug alone?
Russell 350X
08-09-2009, 08:58 PM
Get the cylinder honed and measured...make sure it isn't out of round..if it is you'll need to get it bored over more.
Dizzo
08-09-2009, 09:04 PM
Will do. Thanks for the help. I'll post up when i progress more.