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[RoadRage1987]

I'm still on my first tank so I'm early in my break in and this is my first bike. I went on a cruise for a few minutes and when I got home my motor was so hot I couldn't touch it is that normal? Plus I'm noticing some oil on the front of my motor above my exhaust is it not seated right? Any help y'all could give would be much appreciated!

 

[Deleted member 27811]

I'm still on my first tank so I'm early in my break in and this is my first bike. I went on a cruise for a few minutes and when I got home my motor was so hot I couldn't touch it is that normal? Plus I'm noticing some oil on the front of my motor above my exhaust is it not seated right? Any help y'all could give would be much appreciated!

You just need to tighten your head w/_torq wrench and keep your R.P.Ms in short bursts. These little engines need your attention all the time. Every run you will have some tweeking. These guys here on the forum will let me know if I'm wrong.

 

[RoadRage1987]

Thanks man I really appreciate that!

 

[Deleted member 27811]

Thanks man I really appreciate that!

Exaust/Heads/Intake/Mounts/Chain tensioner/ all dat s**t needs your love. (carry on )

 

[RoadRage1987]

Will it say on the bolt what I need to set my torque wrench to

 

[crassius]

rule of thumb is: 6mm bolt is 6 to 8 ft/lb - 8mm bolt is 10 to 12 ft/lb

 

[RoadRage1987]

So a 14mm would be 18-20 ? Sorry I'm brand new to this

 

[RoadRage1987]

Thanks for yalls help

 

[crassius]

So a 14mm would be 18-20 ? Sorry I'm brand new to this

values are for bolt size (at the part where the threads are), not the size of wrench that fits it - almost all will be 6mm or 8mm

 

[LewieBike]

Use blue locktite on all of your bike's small screws for fenders, racks, etc. or any of the engine accessory bolted to the main triangle of the bike frame. Some of these engines buzz (vibrate) like crazy, some have vibration harmonics that coincide with cruising engine RPM's and you should always check your mounting bolts for the engine, chain idler and muffler after a ride. frankly the chain idler clamp should be drilled and the spot it clamps to on the left chainstay drilled and tapped to receive a 4 mm Allen machine screw to make sure it's doesn't rotate into your rear wheel. I'd do this after you've aligned and obtained the best chainline from engine to rear sprocket.