Skyhawk bog

[jackson0311]

Jakson I'm in providence if you need any help. I have a few bikes under my belt.

Thanks, got it going. But now i am having a problem getting the chain tension to stay, was thinking about buying a tensioner from pirate cycles but they r kinda pricy. any suggestions??

 

[Slowbalt]

Easy fix .Once you get it tight, and set wear you want it .Use a small self drilling screw to lock it in place, so it can't come loose. Wear in RI are you?

 

[Dave C]

Thanks, got it going. But now i am having a problem getting the chain tension to stay, was thinking about buying a tensioner from pirate cycles but they r kinda pricy. any suggestions??

You might still be in the chain-streching stage. With the tensioner out of the way can you take a link off? If you can you should. Use a real good motocross chain lube. It protects the chain better than anything else.

The stock Chinese chain is , as soon as possible it should be replaced with a space chain with o-rings, American made if possible. I have a 420 chain I'm thinking of putting on but it's very heavy duty, most likely use it on a new build I'm planning :helmet:

 

[jackson0311]

im in warwick, yea i got a x510h chain from ebay for a score at like 18$ its american made, think its hch or something like that.

 

[Slowbalt]

the chain should be 415.

 

[jackson0311]

the 415 and 510 are the same thing the only dif is that the 510 is a little more heavy duty

 

[retromike3]

415 works

I set my bike up with a Tioga 415 BMX chain and it has worked grate. my engine came with a standard BMX chain and it lasted about twenty miles before it broke. I had to change the drive sprocket( it got damaged when the chain broke). I did have problems with the master link, But after I just stuck it back together with a chain tool, a hammer and a chunk of steel its gone without a hitch.

I have been using a Skyhawk 66 and so far the CDI was bad to start with and the "new, improved" carburetor didn't work very well. It was dumping gas into the engine and I was getting horrible milage, so I took the old carb I had saved off of my old engine and it took right off. I am getting close to the same milage as my old engine and it can get out of its own way now(no bogging). I haven't checked the pug yet but I will let you know how it looks.

mike

 

[matti]

Im having the same issues with my new Skyhawk GT5 I followed the manufactures instructions to use a 16:1 mix for the 1st gal. The clutch seems to be gatting a little better

 

[jackson0311]

yea i said the heck with it and ran straight gas and a little splash of oil and it ran great. a little warmer but not enough to make any problems. Also i just built the exhaust so it's very quiet now. i am going to order a new carborator and see how it goes. mmm now that i get thinking i may tear it down and re build the entire thing......

 

[Oddzball]

Gonna seize your motor not running enough oil. Be careful. Also don't waste money on new carb. Try bigger jets.