Subject: Re: THE RIGHT WAY TO TUNE A LOOP
Author: Robert Hawkes
Date: Sep 4, 2002, 6:57 PM
Post ID: 1710947347
THanks Alan, appreciate that. BOb
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Dunphy <adun-@midmaine.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: THE RIGHT WAY TO TUNE A LOOP
| Robert, For years I have gone by Michael S. Buchanan's Tune-up Guide for |
| Shade Tree Mechanic. Here is the order he suggests: 1.......Valve adjustment.....engine must be cold! 2.......Generator belt adjustment....you will have the cover off to |
| the valves. 3.......Sparkplug service.....they wont be hot yet. 4.......Air Cleaner service...I used a cleanable K&N that fit the box. 5.......Ignition Point adjustment......Take you time accuracy counts. 6.......Ignition Timing adjustment....watch the pipes if you use a timing light, they get hot quick. 7.......Carburetor adjustment..... I use carb sticks and find it easier |
| other methods may be used. 8.......Engine oil change.......Engine must be at operating temperature' pull the pan and clean it and the screen. 9.......Transmission oil change....see Guzziology for the correct amount. 10.....Rear Drive oil change......as above. 11.....Rear brake adjustment....your back there at the time. 12.....Front Fork oil.....messy. 13.....Front Brake adjustment......I have a lot of respect for any one who can make the drum brake work really well. 14.....Clutch adjustment....make sure there is clearance at the arm on the back of the trans. 15.....Battery maintenance.....same as any battery. 16.....Check for leaks, tight plugs and bolts and such. Obviously some of these items will not need attention every time you service or tune the bike and some of them may be done in a different order but this check list helps to make sure you don't leave out something that should be done. Before you start determine what needs to be done and skip the items that don't need service at that particular interval. Alan '74 Eldorado LAPD MGNOC 4352 Alan R. Dunphy adun-@midmaine.com Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Hawkes" <3haw-@bluefrognet.net> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 9:36 PM Subject: THE RIGHT WAY TO TUNE A LOOP
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