All posts by dstech
Trx350 to trx300 motor?
2013 renegade xxc 1000 wildboar front bumper
Video on Rubicon Terra Installation?
Shock interchange
I have found a good used set of Fox shocks that are off of a 2009/2010 Sportsman 850 and am looking to make sure that the fitment will be correct?
850 and 1000 front gearcase pinion cover recall
looks like I need to schedule a new front cover/pinion shaft update kit which is the solution if you have the older front gear case.
Brand New OEM Radiator Fan
compression loss
Just took my bike in to have the valves adjusted. I got a call from them asking if my bike has ever been swamped.
It has! When I swamped it, It did not hydro lock on me. I changed the oil like 10 x in the bike.
They told me that they did a compression test and the Front cylinder was at 140 lbs of pressure and the Rear cylinder was at 80 lbs. The bike seems to run fine.
The last time I had it out, I had over heating issues with it. As soon as it would get hot and my temp light come on, I would shut it down or drive it in the lake to cool it off.
Thats a whole other story. Anyways I’m just wondering If i’m looking at a rebuild or if I should just ride it and see what happens!
I’m interested in knowing if anyone has had a similar problem.
Thanks guys
ToddC
Throttle stop set screw
Been chasing an annoying issue with my idle/throttle cable.
Problem:
-Idle changes with the bars being turned.
-Zero play at the thumb throttle, if adjusted within spec, bike does not idle.
-ETC is not the problem.
-Cable is routed correct and moves freely (cleaned and lubed)
My assumption is:
-My throttle cable is adjusted too tight to compensate, opening the throttle body and acting as an idle screw.
-Loosing that play causes the idle to raise and lower with the movement of the bars.
-My throttle stop set screw isn’t adjusted properly making it useless. Now the bike is idling off of the throttle cable setting.
I can only find references to the "Air Flow" screw in the Service Manual. Is that the same as the Throttle stop set screw as it also makes mention of this screw in the diagnostic section? I feel like it isn’t and don’t want to mess with the Air Flow screw as it’s tied into the TPS.
Thanks for any input!
TRX 300 Electrical Issues
I have a 1997 Honda TRX300 2×4; I tore the engine down to replace the piston, rings and gaskets due to blow the sucker up racing. I got everything put together, oiled up and ready to roll. I turned to the key, and the engine attempted to turn over the first few times, then eventually I started hearing a clicking coming from the battery compartment. I inspected everything to make sure it was tight and tried again…still clicking. Long story short, I replaced the battery, solenoid, starter and wire harness, and I continued to hear clicking. A buddy of mine mentioned the timing could be off inside the motor with the cam and sprocket, so I tore it back down, got everything timed up, and put it back together. The moment of truth came, I turned the key, and…..click. The neutral light and oil temp lights are lit when I turn the key, but all I get is the clicking noise from the solenoid. Any ideas or thoughts? I’m at a loss as to how to fix this problem and get it rolling.