The Bikeshite Thread

[mitsisigma01]

Nipping up 🤔

[MiniMinorMk3]

Are you using the correct fuel to oil ratio?

Should be 25:1. (For each litre of petrol put in 40ml of oil.)

But with modern oils 33:1 is OK (for each litre of fuel add 30ml of oil.)

[groovylee]

26 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Are you using the correct fuel to oil ratio?

Should be 25:1. (For each litre of petrol put in 40ml of oil.)

But with modern oils 33:1 is OK (for each litre of fuel add 30ml of oil.)

yeah, currently 25:1, but there doesn't seem to be any smoke at all from the exhaust, which i would expect (could be wrong though). im wondering if the fuel/air mix is off 🤔

[andyberg]

Should be smoke when cold, changing to a 'haze' when fully warmed up. Possibly a bit of smoke when you hit the powerband ( maybe not on a Bantam!)

[MiniMinorMk3]

Have you checked the plug to see what it looks like. That should answer the mixture question.

[AlsoMike]

I picked up an Virago 250 last week as a bit of a project, been trying to get it running the last few nights as its been stood years. But i have hit a snag.

It'll now fire up on the choke, but dies straight away. Any throttle kills it and it wont start at all without full choke. Is it likely a blocked jet in the carb? I have taken the carb off and cleaned it, but may not have been thorough enough.

[groovylee]

11 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Have you checked the plug to see what it looks like. That should answer the mixture question.

going to pull the carb and the plug tonight. probably the head to check theres no damage following the nip up too. this bike is a bit of an unknown to me tbh, so the more i can find out early on, the better really. i just wish i had more time!

[Jerzy Woking]

31 minutes ago, AlsoMike said:

I picked up an Virago 250 last week as a bit of a project, been trying to get it running the last few nights as its been stood years. But i have hit a snag.

It'll now fire up on the choke, but dies straight away. Any throttle kills it and it wont start at all without full choke. Is it likely a blocked jet in the carb? I have taken the carb off and cleaned it, but may not have been thorough enough.

Anywhere near you do ultrasonic cleaning? A clean in that will clean everything perfectly. Well worth the money getting them done.

[straightSix]

Seconding the ultrasonic cleaning, it's the only way to get it properly clean really 

[MiniMinorMk3]

20 hours ago, AlsoMike said:

I picked up an Virago 250 last week as a bit of a project, been trying to get it running the last few nights as its been stood years. But i have hit a snag.

It'll now fire up on the choke, but dies straight away. Any throttle kills it and it wont start at all without full choke. Is it likely a blocked jet in the carb? I have taken the carb off and cleaned it, but may not have been thorough enough. 

Is the inlet manifold perished or cracked and drawing in air?

[AlsoMike]

11 minutes ago, MiniMinorMk3 said:

Is the inlet manifold perished or cracked and drawing in air?

Not that I can see

[hairnet]

indicator lens has decided to come loose at one end

clips in then press fit at other end which is secured with screw

the ickle tab on the lens where it fits into body of indicator seems ok

new complete assembly from honda 61 quid!!!!!

the lens on its own 20 + change

second hand one off ebay complete still with the connector on the wires 27

from usa 61 bucks but the lens is less than 4 dollars (the fuck?)

only fits these and rebel 500s (what happened to sharing parts like they did 20 years ago)

might buy the chinese ones off ebay at 11 quid for a pair

hmm

 

[groovylee]

On 20/03/2023 at 16:06, groovylee said:

going to pull the carb and the plug tonight. probably the head to check theres no damage following the nip up too. this bike is a bit of an unknown to me tbh, so the more i can find out early on, the better really. i just wish i had more time!

had the carb off the bantam and pulled it apart. all seems well in there, with the correct bits where they should be.

one problem found - the pilot jet and air screw are in the wrong way around 🙄 that wont be the cure of all my ills, but it certainly wont help!

pulled the head off, slight bit of rubbing where it nipped up, but not bad by any means. 

charging wise - found the earth connection on the reg/rec had come apart, so thats that sorted  

next steps, check the timing, set the points, then put back together and start the tweaking until it is running right, then some test rides.

T-15 days till the trial.....

[tom13]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:32 AM, groovylee said:

had the carb off the bantam and pulled it apart. all seems well in there, with the correct bits where they should be.

one problem found - the pilot jet and air screw are in the wrong way around 🙄 that wont be the cure of all my ills, but it certainly wont help!

pulled the head off, slight bit of rubbing where it nipped up, but not bad by any means. 

charging wise - found the earth connection on the reg/rec had come apart, so thats that sorted  

next steps, check the timing, set the points, then put back together and start the tweaking until it is running right, then some test rides.

T-15 days till the trial.....

I will be on the beggars roost stage. Will have to post on here when you are coming through. 

[tom13]

Had a go on this yesterday. Loved it better than I thought it would be. Speed was easily enough, they aren't as slow as people make out I think. Easily do 60-70 on the lanes. Just a perfect all rounder for a great price. 

[Jerzy Woking]

Love mine, its more than the sum of its parts. 24.5 bhp is good enough on the tracks I use it on, and can push it along at 120kph on the motorway if needed.

It's only downside is it's a bit heavy. I'd rather it lost 20kg than gained 5bhp.

[Cavcraft]

Just jumped the last at Chester yesterday morning, to claim victory in the 5.45 handicap.

2nd place was 'Pushing MBX50', 3rd was 'Honda Leaking Valve Core'

[twosmoke300]

Having cash and free space in the garage from the Grom sale didnt last , missis bought another KE175 last night .

Anyone want a CT90 ( or two) ?

 

[andyberg]

1 minute ago, twosmoke300 said:

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Anyone want a CT90 ( or two) ?

 

Is that the postie style bike? If so I may know a man that may be interested.

[twosmoke300]

2 minutes ago, andyberg said:

Is that the postie style bike? If so I may know a man that may be interested.

Yeh but the CT90 has the low range gearbox too.

Ill try and get a link but its on fb and in Cornwall

 

[twosmoke300]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/148094944551012/

 

[Dave_Q]

About £2000 too expensive and 500 miles too far away for me at the minute but looks lovely.

Really like the little OEM fuel can. Hope you get your asking price, it looks great.

[twosmoke300]

Prices for them are mental . Bare frames are going for 500+

[andyberg]

20 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/148094944551012/

 

Thank you I'll pass it on 👍

[tom13]

3 hours ago, twosmoke300 said:

Having cash and free space in the garage from the Grom sale didnt last , missis bought another KE175 last night .

Anyone want a CT90 ( or two) ?

 

Was it for sale in the Midlands?

[twosmoke300]

It came from my mate in Liverpool and I dont think he had it advertised.

 

[tom13]

14 hours ago, Jerzy Woking said:

Love mine, its more than the sum of its parts. 24.5 bhp is good enough on the tracks I use it on, and can push it along at 120kph on the motorway if needed.

It's only downside is it's a bit heavy. I'd rather it lost 20kg than gained 5bhp.

I didn't mind the weight to be honest. Never felt heavy to ride. Might be a bit more noticeable with luggage on it though. 

[tom13]

59 minutes ago, twosmoke300 said:

It came from my mate in Liverpool and I dont think he had it advertised.

 

Fair enough. I nearly got the one that is for sale in Kingswinford. I don't actually have much experience with any Kawasaki's though.

[twosmoke300]

1 hour ago, twosmoke300 said:

It came from my mate in Liverpool and I dont think he had it advertised.

 

Ahh do you mean the KE ? That come from another friend locally 

[Rustybullethole]

A pals been commuting on a KE recently and loving life. I like them for that’s where’s the carb look.