I planned on riding.

Flexin · 08-23-2009, 10:39 AM

I was going to do my part in adding something to a section other then off topic. My plan was to take my brother in laws dirt bike for a ride. I only had an hour before dark, so I had wishful thinking that I could get this bike started (He has been away training for his new job so it hasn't been played with in a while) and ready to go and still have time to ride.

First things first. Haul it out of the garage. Simple. Start the bike. 5 kicks or so and she is running (not great but its running). BTW I put in new fuel as well.

So now that it started I can get dressed. Throw on my MSR gear that I bought years ago when I had my Blaster. Put on his Alpine Stars Tech 6 boots, helmet and gloves and I'm ready to kick up some dust. Wrong.

Wife took some pictures then I went to start it. Then I tried again and again. My wife was going to the store so I said this is going to take a bit so you can leave. When she left I was fully dress trying to start it. When she got back I only had boots and pants on, sweating like a pig. 30 minutes of pulling the spark plug, replacing and kick starting will do that.

At that point I ditched the idea of riding and pushed the bike back into the garage to work on it. Took off the carb and cleaned the fuel out and look everything over. After I put it back together I decided to lube the chain while I was dirty.

After taking it off the stand I hoped on and gave it a kick. She screamed to life. She is now ready to roll. To bad it was dark out.

James

tached1000rr · 08-23-2009, 10:42 AM

What kind of dirt bike is it?

Flexin · 08-23-2009, 10:50 AM

The bike is a Yamaha YZ125.

James

tached1000rr · 08-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Fun times indeed

karl_1052 · 08-23-2009, 11:19 AM

Nice posing. you need a busa.

Flexin · 08-23-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr

Fun times indeed

From what I remember it was much more fun when running. I will find out for sure in a few days to a week. Its a good feeling to put it back together and have the engine scream to life. I can't wait to get it out.

James

Flexin · 08-23-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Nice posing. you need a busa.

LOL. After posing I went to work trying to get it running again. I thought my leg was going to fall off. LOL. I plan to have some fun on that. My brother in law is away working and said I can take it out anytime I want.

I'm going to see how much riding I can get between now and the end of fall.

How does the Busa handle the dirt? I will ride it all.

James

Flexin · 08-23-2009, 10:44 PM

Holy fuck!!! The storm wasn't much so I went for a ride this evening. I took a quick run around the house and it seemed to be working really good so I took off and headed for the fire road. I got myself in a mess just trying to get there with the rain that was put down.

Long story short...I get to the fire roads and run for a bit, I realize I don't know the time and that it might not be too long before it gets dark so I should turn around soon. It was about a minute after this that the motor started to bog down on me for some reason. I think oh shit I better turn around and get as far as I can before it cuts out on me. I didn't even turn around before this happened.

The bike would start, then start to bog down. So I ended up pushing the bike about 4-5 kms easy. I walked with the bike for about 1.5 hours.

I needed to start training anyway because I'm thinking about trying to get into firefighting school but I did not plan on that kind of workout for tonight.

After putting the bike in the garage I drove to the store and bought a Gatorade and a liter of water. I was about 20 kms from the store to my house. I downed both bottles before I got home. I was dry as hell.

So does anyone know what would cause the bike to bog down like that. When I would re start it the thing would fire up nice then bog down in seconds.

James

zuuk750 · 09-13-2009, 09:03 PM

check the fuel lines, would def. run an in-line fuel filter. check airfilter as well, and that the mix isnt too rich. good luck dude!

racedoll · 09-13-2009, 09:08 PM

Nice bike!!

Looks like you had some fun that night, minus pushing it.

08-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#1
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	I planned on riding. I was going to do my part in adding something to a section other then off topic. My plan was to take my brother in laws dirt bike for a ride. I only had an hour before dark, so I had wishful thinking that I could get this bike started (He has been away training for his new job so it hasn't been played with in a while) and ready to go and still have time to ride. First things first. Haul it out of the garage. Simple. Start the bike. 5 kicks or so and she is running (not great but its running). BTW I put in new fuel as well. So now that it started I can get dressed. Throw on my MSR gear that I bought years ago when I had my Blaster. Put on his Alpine Stars Tech 6 boots, helmet and gloves and I'm ready to kick up some dust. Wrong. Wife took some pictures then I went to start it. Then I tried again and again. My wife was going to the store so I said this is going to take a bit so you can leave. When she left I was fully dress trying to start it. When she got back I only had boots and pants on, sweating like a pig. 30 minutes of pulling the spark plug, replacing and kick starting will do that. At that point I ditched the idea of riding and pushed the bike back into the garage to work on it. Took off the carb and cleaned the fuel out and look everything over. After I put it back together I decided to lube the chain while I was dirty. After taking it off the stand I hoped on and gave it a kick. She screamed to life. She is now ready to roll. To bad it was dark out. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

08-23-2009, 11:19 AM	#5
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Nice posing. you need a busa. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

08-23-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	What kind of dirt bike is it?

08-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#4
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Fun times indeed

09-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#9
zuuk750 Trailer Queen Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: lumberton NJ Moto: 2009 gsxr 750 Posts: 21	check the fuel lines, would def. run an in-line fuel filter. check airfilter as well, and that the mix isnt too rich. good luck dude!

09-13-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Nice bike!! Looks like you had some fun that night, minus pushing it.