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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #50 on: September 21, 2011, 08:42:05 AM »
Quote from: bjatwood on September 21, 2011, 08:32:20 AM
What is the general consensus on this forum to be a so called "newbie"? Is it the number of posts or the time on the site?  ::)

Well, there's a "forum newbie", which is anybody new to the forums, and then there's a "sohc4 newbie" which is anybody new to sohc4's or bikes in general. 

Total forum post count and total amount of time spent on a motorcycle doesn't necessarily mean a person isn't a newbie if they haven't actually learned anything from their experience.
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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #51 on: September 21, 2011, 04:42:50 PM »
Another dumb question.

What is the single nipple under each carburetor for? The PO had a plastic tube connected to it and it was just hanging off to the side with the tip burnt. I took it off and every once in awhile I notice a drop come out. Is this a major problem that needs fixing? My petcock doesn't fully seal shut and gas does leak out into the fuel line.
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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #52 on: September 21, 2011, 04:47:22 PM »
That's the overflow tube for the bowl.  If that carb has a problem with the float or needle valve, then the extra gas will flow out that barb instead of into your crank case.  A gas-safe tube should be connected to the barbs to carry the gas over the back of the engine, back by the swing arm.  Gas and a hot engine... well, you do the math!
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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #53 on: September 21, 2011, 05:31:18 PM »
Okay! I will get those hoses back on.

 Do I need to wash a motorcycle differently than a car to prevent washing away valuable lubricants (like the chain for example)?

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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #54 on: September 21, 2011, 05:40:21 PM »
Wash and wax as normal, just apply chain lube once dry.  Running down the road 4 or 5 miles will dry the chain and heat it up some, making lubricant takeup more better.
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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #55 on: September 21, 2011, 05:40:57 PM »
You would like to try to limit the amount of detergent and water you get on the chain. Wet and rinse gently, you don;t want high pressure water working it;s way past gaskets. Sounds odd but a leaf blower does a great job drying the bike. 
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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #56 on: September 21, 2011, 05:52:59 PM »
Quote from: BobbyR on September 21, 2011, 05:40:57 PM
Sounds odd but a leaf blower does a great job drying the bike.


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Re: Newbie post response time and thoughts
« Reply #57 on: September 21, 2011, 06:07:06 PM »
Oh one more thing, after you dry the bike, wipe down the chain and re lube it.
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