help learning...?

[Road_Clam]

Originally Posted by ironhead1530

Well, so far I've managed to change the oil & filter, air filter, and spark plug. I ordered the 16t sprocket and will do that next. Then, I MAY try the carb, but the seafoam I put in seems to be doing good.

Anyone able to tell me how to make sure the idle screw is set correctly, without a tach? I warmed the bike up for 10-15 mins and adjusted it until it "sounded" right to me. Not slow enough to stall, but not revving super high either.

There is no factory tach, and you probably don't have a hand held tach so any given specifications are useless. To set your idle just pick a setting that provides a clean idle that the engine can maintain. You also don't want an idle that too high. When you ease the clutch out with no throttle assistance the engine should stall. Always adjust your idle when the engine is hot.

[ironhead1530]

So....I'm feeling A TON more comfortable with wrenching around the bike. I tackled the 16 tooth sprocket today and all I can say is wow. Great addition to the bike. I've noticed that the more I poke around, the less complicated things seem.

[Skunkhome]

Originally Posted by Road_Clam

I wished you lived closer, I would not even hesitate to help you with your carb (my only demand is I supervise, you wrench, and you learn ! :2tup: . My rate is 1 cold one/hr :cool:
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With that pay scale you probably prefer slow learners. :biggrin: