Author Topic: Yolanda 2.0 new pretty carbs (Read 118497 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #600 on:** June 17, 2013, 05:39:59 AM »

Hey Chef.....cool story about your Dad. But that surprises me that you never had a bike til now if he was a racer when you were young?

edhaeuser · « **Reply #601 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:13:48 AM »

It sounds like you had a good fathers day!

70CB750 · « **Reply #602 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:51:07 AM »

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on June 17, 2013, 04:23:14 AM

Ha! thats funny deafcaferacer. Gary I believe my new spark plug caps are great. I changed out my wires for new and it seems to be back to normal. dialing in my plugs now. got them too rich last night, leaned them out a tad so today after my short work day I will take her for a ride and check.

for fathers day I bought my dad a leather riding jacket and let him take my bike out for a spin. I was not so concerned about him. he used to race professional motocross in the 80s and then amateur in the 00s. he has owned several street bikes including a cb450. I was just worried about watching my bike go down the road without me on it for the first time. I do not like this feeling. motorcycles are very personal for a reason. especially after 6 months of hard work! he really enjoyed it though and said everything feels and sounds fine. its good to have another opinion because my own hold no water due to lack of experience.

I am fairly certain he is going to be getting a bike soon now he is a Harley guy, so unfortunately no 750 build for him. thats ok, when I actually get any sum of money again I'll be looking for a new project.

Nice story:)

I found out some time back that I have this kind of a voyeurism - I really enjoyed watching my wife driving my CJ7

Did not have a chance to see my motorcycle in that situation yet.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #603 on:** June 17, 2013, 08:59:09 AM »

Yeah stevo I was never really into bikes. Too scared. I would even be there on the gate warming up his bike. All the races etc. I like to I serve things. I just don't like observing someone else on my bike

too emotionally attached to this one, it is my first bike.

It was a great Father's Day. We kids all cooked out burgers and brats and he gave me an old brown bomber jacket. Can't wait for it to cool down a tad to wear it. Great day overall. I was able to lean out my mixture a little more because my Plugs were black. Gonna fine tune again today and ride for the first time with a buddy!

iron_worker · « **Reply #604 on:** June 17, 2013, 09:09:29 AM »

Great to hear you're getting it sorted Chef.

IW

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #605 on:** June 17, 2013, 09:20:44 AM »

Keep in mind that the carb screws only affect mixture at idle and the very low end of throttle. If you think you are running rich at operating speeds then you will need to adjust the needle position and/or the jets themselves.

Stev-o · « **Reply #606 on:** June 17, 2013, 05:56:46 PM »

Quote from: iron_worker on June 17, 2013, 09:09:29 AM

Great to hear you're getting it sorted Chef.

+1.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #607 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:12:12 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on June 17, 2013, 09:20:44 AM

Keep in mind that the carb screws only affect mixture at idle and the very low end of throttle. If you think you are running rich at operating speeds then you will need to adjust the needle position and/or the jets themselves.

I am a little embarrassed to admit that while I knew that in the back of my head, I did not really think about it. it obviously makes perfect sense. so now I have no idea what my air screws are doing. I havent just let it idle and then checked em....I check them after a ride.

Today I noticed something for the first time. I took it to WOT in 2nd gear for the first time ever and I got some popping so immediately backed down. I am not sure if this is a lean or rich characteristic. I have 110 mains to match my 341 pipes. my needle clip has moved up one from center lowering the needle (leaning it). I need to do some more reading I suppose, and then start doing real plug chops to see whats going on. I mean...its running seemingly fine for now...thanks for the support guys. I learn something new everyday

today I learned that riding in a "little" bit of rain still hurts when the rain hits you.

Tews19 · « **Reply #608 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:39:00 PM »

Hey chef I run 341s on my K1 but my mains are 120 and needle is stock position. Color is perfect on the spark

Stev-o · « **Reply #609 on:** June 17, 2013, 06:45:53 PM »

Chef - popping on WOT could be lean, motor wants more fuel.
Here is some good reading....

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=5410.0

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #610 on:** June 17, 2013, 07:05:33 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on June 17, 2013, 06:39:00 PM

Hey chef I run 341s on my K1 but my mains are 120 and needle is stock position. Color is perfect on the spark

Hey tews, I will increase my jet size back to stock and raise that needle back up and see if that helps. thanks for the good info

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #611 on:** June 17, 2013, 07:34:58 PM »

Stevo thanks for the link. I have read through most of it and I am most definitely running lean! I will get back to 120 mains and middle needle clip and start testing from there!

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #612 on:** June 17, 2013, 07:39:28 PM »

I also found out that there is supposed to be a little seal in the tach housing on the cam cover. I feel like a moron some days. I was getting obvious leakage there. now that I have the proper seal in there, I have no weeps or leaks. its nice to be dry for once. pretty sure I ruined a pair of jeans from the oil leaks

lwahples · « **Reply #613 on:** June 18, 2013, 03:59:22 AM »

Sounds like the bike is coming into it.Glad to hear you are at the fine tune stages.

iron_worker · « **Reply #614 on:** June 18, 2013, 07:10:08 AM »

My bike's stock settings are 105 mains and needle 4th from the top which is what I have it on now. Seems to run pretty well.

Sounds like you're definitely lean though.

IW

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #615 on:** July 15, 2013, 02:21:38 PM »

not much in the way of an update, but I have put 1900 miles on the bike and the plugs look great. seems to be dialed in and today I was getting 50mpg!

I don't have any gasket leaks like before, but I am getting some kind of weeping on the right front side of the engine, around the fins. not really sure what it is, but it is not bad and it does not drip at all. just gets a little spray on the right side cover. I am not too worried for now. I still have no replaced my clutch (it slipped when I got it up to 93 in 4th gear. I have not tried to go that fast or rev that high again though, and it has not slipped so I am not worried for now. I have new fiber plates, metal plates, and springs standing by though.

my "piss poor rebuilt" starter did not work. I bought another one and have a complete starter rebuild kit coming. going to get a local shop to hopefully clean and rebuild it, then drop it in (gotta buy new side gaskets again). at least this way I can eliminate the starter as the issue. maybe I should pick up a low-mile reduction gear as well, and an OEM solenoid. if that doesnt work.....its just meant to be a kicker only

been enjoying the hell out of this bike. I try to ride it everywhere I can. I am definitely going to get another soon. hoping for a 76F. want to do a CR inspired build. I love the sleekness. when I decide to do the above mentioned stuff I will update this. but for now things have been well! thanks for all the support guys.

iron_worker · « **Reply #616 on:** July 15, 2013, 03:14:48 PM »

1900miles ... nice!

IW

vfourfreak · « **Reply #617 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:00:53 PM »

Top man Chef ! Congrats on a good build.
Kev

edhaeuser · « **Reply #618 on:** July 15, 2013, 04:11:59 PM »

Wow! You have been doing some riding! Ride it like you stole it :-)

lwahples · « **Reply #619 on:** July 16, 2013, 04:51:27 AM »

Still amazed this your first time at wrenching. Glad your enjoying the bike.

vfourfreak · « **Reply #620 on:** July 16, 2013, 07:27:03 AM »

Quote from: lwahples on July 16, 2013, 04:51:27 AM

Still amazed this your first time at wrenching. Glad your enjoying the bike.

Wrenching or riding !!! Doubly impressive.
Kev

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #621 on:** August 31, 2013, 06:50:52 AM »

just a happy little update. I have now put 3600 miles on her and she is still running like a dream. zips through city traffic when I need her to, and cruises on the highway as well. Just enough power and speed to get me into trouble

I still have no working starter but I can get her to start on one kick so I dont even care anymore. the electric start is on the backburner for now.

I still have a slight amount of weeping on the front of the engine, but I never really touched the engine to begin with, so I am (slowly) looking for another engine to fix up and drop in. even took her up to Atlanta (500 miles roundtrip) and although my butt was a little sore, she made the trip just fine with no issues. I am hoping to take her up on september 29th for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in ATL.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #622 on:** August 31, 2013, 07:20:30 AM »

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on August 31, 2013, 06:50:52 AM

just a happy little update. I have now put 3600 miles on her and she is still running like a dream. zips through city traffic when I need her to, and cruises on the highway as well. Just enough power and speed to get me into trouble I still have no working starter but I can get her to start on one kick so I dont even care anymore. the electric start is on the backburner for now.

I still have a slight amount of weeping on the front of the engine, but I never really touched the engine to begin with, so I am (slowly) looking for another engine to fix up and drop in. even took her up to Atlanta (500 miles roundtrip) and although my butt was a little sore, she made the trip just fine with no issues. I am hoping to take her up on september 29th for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in ATL.

Just my $0.02, but I'm not up for riding in a suit and tie. I'm less about dressing up, and more about riding -- and a suit and tie tend to get in the way in the wind, plus I'd rather not ruin any of my suits by having the wind pull at seams and tear them apart. That said, everyone is entitled to their own thing and I hope you enjoy the event.

wowbagger · « **Reply #623 on:** August 31, 2013, 07:46:07 AM »

I tend toward thrift store suits and a bow tie for the Distinguishes Gentlemen's Ride. It's usually a good laugh and a nice ride with some decent chaps.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #624 on:** August 31, 2013, 07:59:40 AM »

yeah, I'm not going with a fine suit considering I have to fold it in a backpack for 250 miles first before I get there. bowtie and vest is on my list!

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