Hey all. I have been through the forums a lot. And some other forums, looking for help on issues.
1. Rear brakes no worky. Pads have some meat left, took off the drum and cleaned it, took some 400 grit to it, it seems a little worn, but hopefully has some life left. Seems the brakes don’t engage enough? I did try and tighten that wingnut out back, even moved that brake cable holder that is attached to the cam, moved it toward the back a couple of splines.(Because at full brake it would hit the rear tab for the plastic guard. Still no engagement, the brakes move, but not enough. Ordered a new drum and brakes. We’ll see how that goes.
2. Idle…I’m no carb wiz, but looking through some videos and service manual…
The idle screw (which is not what its called in manual)…looking at the front, it’s the screw that is sticking out the front of the carb the closest to the front…?
I did make some adjustments in and out, but did not do anything, it was screwed all the way in, so back it went to where it was. I’m not sure about idle mixture screw? The idle on this bike is ok, but it seems to "thump" a little too hard? Hope that makes sense.
3. The bike will backfire occasionally when my daughter rides it, I say occasionally, it’s every few minutes…I think it might be on decel…
4. The belt engagement can be a little "jerky", has to rev up to about 1/2 throttle to engage. This is the first belt drive I have owned, so I am a little lost, but I can follow instruction and learn pretty quick.
Sorry so long, but it’s only 4 small issues. Thanks.