It's a Miracle
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RE: It's a Miracle
I did a search for quad or ATV accidents, and it said that 5900 people have died on them since 1982, I stopped reading it after that, I got depressed. Be careful out there everyone.[&:]
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ORIGINAL: deej
Back in 1989 I had a 85 Suzuki 250R Quad racer two stroke quad. One time I was going over a small creek and when attempting to climb the 2 ft bank on the other side I guess the combination of not keeping my weight forward and the fact that it was a really fast two stroke, I ended up flipping the quad over on myself upside down in the creek bed, I'm glad it was almost dry, unfortuanately the rocks at the bottom were the size of large grapefruits, and luckily my then brother in law was there to drag the quad off of me, but I felt like I had been beaten up by baseball bats. I sat there for at least 30 minutes trying not to cry or throw up. Good times...........NOT!!!
Back in 1989 I had a 85 Suzuki 250R Quad racer two stroke quad. One time I was going over a small creek and when attempting to climb the 2 ft bank on the other side I guess the combination of not keeping my weight forward and the fact that it was a really fast two stroke, I ended up flipping the quad over on myself upside down in the creek bed, I'm glad it was almost dry, unfortuanately the rocks at the bottom were the size of large grapefruits, and luckily my then brother in law was there to drag the quad off of me, but I felt like I had been beaten up by baseball bats. I sat there for at least 30 minutes trying not to cry or throw up. Good times...........NOT!!!
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ORIGINAL: Fishfinder
[sm=devilangel.gif] My bike has been put back together and it started right up. This is great as I had visions of hauling it back to a dealer in a cardboard box. Have I told you before that my nickname is not Mr. Fixit? With the carb, airbox, and muffler mods along with the weatherman cooperating (60 deg yesterday) I took her out for a 60 mile spin. The Muzzy sounds great and the bike definitely has more power. I'm still trying to keep the rpm's down as the mileage now reads 240. I'm trying to keep it below 6000 at least until It hits 500 miles. So as far as a ride report: My 13T countershaft is not enough for the rocks and hills of Arkansas. Cannot go slow enough through the rough sections, especially on the steep hills. Will be looking for a 45 or 48T rear to compliment the front sprocket. And even though the temp hit 60, we had patches of snow on the roads on north slopes. Coming down a steep hill to a creek crossing, Bucky, my rides new name, decided to stop suddenly in the middle of the creek. Time Warp. As I was flying over the handlebars I was thinking of how cold this was going to be. Seems my tire sank into the stream washed gravel and came to a sudden halt. My only mishap of the day. Bucky is fine. I may have to seek counseling. So I guess this kinda qualifies as a brag/whine post.
[sm=devilangel.gif] My bike has been put back together and it started right up. This is great as I had visions of hauling it back to a dealer in a cardboard box. Have I told you before that my nickname is not Mr. Fixit? With the carb, airbox, and muffler mods along with the weatherman cooperating (60 deg yesterday) I took her out for a 60 mile spin. The Muzzy sounds great and the bike definitely has more power. I'm still trying to keep the rpm's down as the mileage now reads 240. I'm trying to keep it below 6000 at least until It hits 500 miles. So as far as a ride report: My 13T countershaft is not enough for the rocks and hills of Arkansas. Cannot go slow enough through the rough sections, especially on the steep hills. Will be looking for a 45 or 48T rear to compliment the front sprocket. And even though the temp hit 60, we had patches of snow on the roads on north slopes. Coming down a steep hill to a creek crossing, Bucky, my rides new name, decided to stop suddenly in the middle of the creek. Time Warp. As I was flying over the handlebars I was thinking of how cold this was going to be. Seems my tire sank into the stream washed gravel and came to a sudden halt. My only mishap of the day. Bucky is fine. I may have to seek counseling. So I guess this kinda qualifies as a brag/whine post.
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RE: It's a Miracle
Hay Fishfinder, thats great that it ran fine the first time out. It took me five try's to get mine dialed in and as every one knows, the carb is not that easy to get out.
I ended up with the HMF slip-on pipe, #125 main, 35 pilot, drilled slide, 2.5 turns on fuel screw, .032 shim on needle, air box cover on, snorkle off.
That " T " handle fuel scew set-up must work slick
Was every one able to jet your KLX- right the first time ?
I ended up with the HMF slip-on pipe, #125 main, 35 pilot, drilled slide, 2.5 turns on fuel screw, .032 shim on needle, air box cover on, snorkle off.
That " T " handle fuel scew set-up must work slick
Was every one able to jet your KLX- right the first time ?
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RE: It's a Miracle
ORIGINAL: drewski
That " T " handle fuel scew set-up must work slick
Was every one able to jet your KLX- right the first time ?
That " T " handle fuel scew set-up must work slick
Was every one able to jet your KLX- right the first time ?
Don't feel bad about not hitting gold on your first try. There are many of us that have taken numerous trips into the carb. I think I have done 3 or 4 and I may have another trip in there before this is over. [:@]
