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what did they change on the 09...
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:37 am
by Bogdan Swider
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> The full-on Mototune method kinda scares me and I know I don't know
> enough about engine internals to verify that it works and that I'm not
> screwing the pooch. :S
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Engine rebuilder Vey de la Cruz told me something awhile back that often
doesn t get mentioned in these discussions:
You re not just seating the rings......other parts like the tranny and cams
also get broken in. He recommended what the factory says plus varying the
RPMs.
Bogdan
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still having tire issues!
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:16 pm
by Paul Christopherson
I got my tires seated properly, inflated properly, everything looks good. Get on and ride and it still is uneasy. If I let go of the bars the bike pulls hard left. It almost feels like your riding on two flat tires. Any more ideas? I'm takin it in to the place that mounted the tires tomorrow to see if they see anything. Worked fine before they put on the new tires.
Paul Christopherson
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still having tire issues!
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:50 pm
by boulder_adv_rider
I'd put the bike up on its center stand. Weight the back end first
and check the front tire for free-wheel spin and play. Missing
spacers or bad bearing can cause this. Then weight the front and do
the same in the rear. Again make sure ALL the proper wheel spacers
are in their PROPER position.
Next, weight the rear again and bring a string from the wall/carcass
of the rear tire to the front tire--do it on both sides. Then get
some straps (tie downs work well) and secure the handlebars at the
proper alignment. If it's out of alignment, use the chain tensioner
nuts (loosen the axle) to get the proper alignment. Then once you
verify it's properly aligned, use a dial caliper or figure out
something to check run-out (side-to-side wobble) and dishing (tire
tread roundness) and any anamolies. Repeat with the rear tire.
Out of balance will not cause what you're experiencing. Either your
brake(s) is stuck, tire(s) is not properly mounted, you're missing or
have improperly installed spacers, etc. in the axle assembly, or a
seriously (doubtful) defective tire (s). There's nothing more to it
than this, so no need to contact a rocket scientist.
Seriously, compare your axle components and make sure everything is
in its proper location and operating properly.
Brian - who believes "if it was fine before you messed with it"
chances are a mirror will lead you to the source of the problem