About ready to give up on the motor bike idea.

[Pablo]

I think there was one or two guys with bikes that wouldn't run at the PNW meet. Neither were HT engines.

 

[arceeguy]

Funny how this thread has went from four pages to two, with all of my posts and many others deleted from existence. No flames, just discussion. Amazing.

 

[jmccrury]

I want to thank everyone for their input and offers to help. I didn't know that the thread got up to four pages. I did get the bike going, rather easily, because it turned out to be something simple. I feel really stupid, but it does get frustrating with all the little problems that seem to keep you from riding.

First, I will explain the problem I had. I started going yesterday morning, engaged the clutch and it fired up. About a 1/10 mile later it just quits, as in stops firing. I've already had the CDI go out on it and this is the same thing that happened then. I adjusted the choke, checked the electrical connections, and made sure it was getting fuel. Continued to ride it around for about 1/2 mile and it wouldn't even attempt to fire. So I'm thinking something has gone bad again and I'm ready to trash this thing.

Well, I get home yesterday and try to start it again and it cranks. ???

I'm getting low on gas so I go buy more gas and oil and put it in the tank. What do you know, that seems to have fixed the rough riding I've had lately. I don't have to use the choke to start it now and it seems to be running smoother than ever. Apparently the gas was getting old. I'm really embarrassed now but I am thankful for all of the support and input. I'm still going to start saving for something more dependable though. I think I'm going to have to adjust the throttle cable when I get home today.

 

[kerf]

Great, while your saving, keep riding that thing and search the board for tips to make it better. You'll become more knowledgeable in the process and have a lot of fun "creating" a better machine.

 

[RdKryton]

If you are not using your gas very quickly and it is sitting around for a while, get some Stabil gas additive. It will help keep your gas from going bad so quickly. I think that's how it is spelled.

Jim

 

[duivendyk]

Stange&disturbing,there must be a selective IBH (info black hole)lurking in CyberSpace

 

[sparky]

Funny how this thread has went from four pages to two, with all of my posts and many others deleted from existence. No flames, just discussion. Amazing.

Yes, that happens quite a bit around here. I'm not quite sure why we're not allowed to discuss on a discussion board, but there are too many mods and too many mod privileges. Posts are deleted... threads are locked or closed for no reason.

No post should be deleted if it isn't spam or flame-bait.
No thread should be locked or closed for any reason. If it's an unnecessary thread, delete it. But quit locking threads because the discussion does get a little heated! There's no reason to do so. If the mods don't want to partake in our discussions, that's their choice, and they should go read something else. Just quit screwing with our forum, dammit!!

 

[Happy Valley]

Hmmm, to be fair I wonder if that is the case?

Any mods care to make a comment?

 

[duivendyk]

"From the clash of opinions,the truth may emerge".(translated from the French).My mild but pointed reaction to the deletion of exchanges that showed differences of opinion, but were otherwise entirely civil was also suppressed.

 

[terrence]

Funny how this thread has went from four pages to two, with all of my posts and many others deleted from existence. No flames, just discussion. Amazing.

Apparently the world has to be all warm and fuzzy.
If thats the case they better delete the "Nightmare with Golden Eagle (GeBe)"
and a hundred others.