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by ZooTech
Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:24 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: An almost-50 yo New Rider - upgrading from my 250cc
Replies: 2
Views: 10533

Re: An almost-50 yo New Rider - upgrading from my 250cc

The Rebel 250 is tiny and asthmatic, any of those bikes will be far more capable. The S40 wakes up a LOT with an intake, exhaust, and rejet...otherwise they're very anemic, too. The V-star 650 is a tiny chassis, so I guess it depends on your height and weight. I don't like them personally. I think a...
by ZooTech
Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Change XV250 front fork oil
Replies: 3
Views: 15783

Re: Change XV250 front fork oil

Lot of bikes aren't equipped with drain screws. You'll need to remove the forks are drain them upside down, or by removing the 6mm allen in the bottom of each.
by ZooTech
Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: sluggish takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 17625

Re: sluggish takeoff

You can reuse the A/F screws and their springs and washers, but you should install new o-rings. Try 2-1/2 turns out. Make sure the needles are in the right position, and don't have a stack of washers under them. Also double check your float heights. You should need a bit of choke when cold. No need ...
by ZooTech
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:19 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Parking
Replies: 4
Views: 13626

Re: Parking

Public use sidewalks, even those that cross "private" property, are usually off limits to parking and must be kept clear for foot traffic.
by ZooTech
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:17 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: sluggish takeoff
Replies: 6
Views: 17625

Re: sluggish takeoff

Stock jet sizes? Why 3.5 turns out on the A/F screws? Seems excessive, like pilots too small. How does it behave on choke?
by ZooTech
Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:27 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: Gears not engaging
Replies: 4
Views: 16660

Re: Gears not engaging

Custom chopper...so, what...Big Dog? Is it Harley based? S&S? Have you inspected the primary? Did the belt/chain come off? Is your clutch no longer disengaging (hung up)? Is it hydraulic or cable operated?
by ZooTech
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Member Motorcycle Blogs
Topic: z00t3ch's Bike Build Thread...
Replies: 20
Views: 228929

Re: z00t3ch's Bike Build Thread...

After four years of tinkering with this build in my scarce spare time, she's finally complete. Everything you see is powder coat - the wheels, exhaust, tins, motor, frame, forks...all of it. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51271501765_ad1ff285c1_k.jpg 8214 by Some Dude , on Flickr https://live.s...
by ZooTech
Fri Feb 19, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: What kind of Kawasaki are you riding?
Replies: 88
Views: 104702

Re: What kind of Kawasaki are you riding?

rahulmittal79 wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:09 am I'm not riding a Kawasaki right now but in the market for a Ninja 250.
I didn't know bots could ride motorcycles...
by ZooTech
Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: You are a Beginner and want a 600cc+ sportbike? READ THIS!
Replies: 230
Views: 297022

Re: You are a Beginner and want a 600cc+ sportbike? READ THIS!

I don't understand the appeal of spamming an old, dying motorcycle forum with three visitors a day...
by ZooTech
Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: The Funny Farm
Topic: a funny...
Replies: 121
Views: 146535

Re: a funny...

An Ode to Taco Bell Meat, cheese, vegetables, On some sort of tortilla, A myriad different ways, To develop diarrhea Every time I'm in your restaurant, I can't believe my eyes, What the hell are all these choices, No Juan would recognize? Shells made of Doritos, Or a thin slice of fried chicken, Ta...