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Yamaha Dt 250 1978 Spark Plug problem
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Since i pulled the carb off the bike, i can check the ''choke plunger''.
I remember that i pulled it appart and cleaned it when i got the bike in order to make it run.
Im assuming the choke works, because when i try to cold start the bike without the choke, it doesnt start very good.
With the choke, it usually starts in 1 kick with a good spark plug.
And when it runs on the choke and i pull the choke off, you definitly see the difference in rpm
In fact you can hear it in the first video i posted in this thread
Im starting to think ill have to pull her appart to know the problem.
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Of course we would be interested in seeing it
I would agree with your dad except for one slight addition - When the points are done CORRECTLY, they are done. At least until you ride it for awhile and they need to be adjusted again
I would agree with your dad except for one slight addition - When the points are done CORRECTLY, they are done. At least until you ride it for awhile and they need to be adjusted again
IF it isn't one thing, it's another.
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15 Nov 2014 13:53
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I also agree with your Dad.
The points are adjusted on (most of) these bikes to set the timing
If the points wear enough you need to toss them and get new ones.... way to tell is set the timing by when the points open and then measure the maximum point gap. If the maximum gap is within spec range (usually 0.012" to 0.016") you're good.
The points are adjusted on (most of) these bikes to set the timing
If the points wear enough you need to toss them and get new ones.... way to tell is set the timing by when the points open and then measure the maximum point gap. If the maximum gap is within spec range (usually 0.012" to 0.016") you're good.
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15 Nov 2014 14:50
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that was a cool intro.
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15 Nov 2014 15:17
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Usefull usefull usefull
Im trying to get a flywheel puller for this bike because the one from my RM doesnt fit.
Ive got a yamaha dealer nearby, im guessing hes gonna be able to order one.
Ive also got a brand new crankseal for the flywheel side that i have yet to install.
Since i didnt have the right flywheel puller i couldnt replace it when i replaced the wet side crankseal.
15 Nov 2014 15:20
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Thank you very much.
I grabbed my electric guitar and wanted to make a rock/metal intro for the more powerfull bike
Made the music myself and played it myself with my guitar plugued into my computer, worst recording setup ever but it does work.
15 Nov 2014 15:22
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Dealer should have one... I think they still use the same puller on some of the newer bikes.
Should be 27mm x 1.0 LH thread.
Or search Amazon for "Motion Pro 08-0026"
Should be 27mm x 1.0 LH thread.
Or search Amazon for "Motion Pro 08-0026"
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15 Nov 2014 15:25
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The Suzuki engine sure doesn't sound as good as the Yamaha engine.
15 Nov 2014 15:35
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And it NEVER will
IF it isn't one thing, it's another.
15 Nov 2014 15:37
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The sound dont really matter to me since my Rm has got easily twice the power of the enduro for the same displacement.
And the RM sure sounds more powerfull, i wouldnt say the enduro sounds better, it sure sounds more raw.
If i had to choose between the 2 bikes, id take the Rm, more reliable and way more powerfull.
The one and only adventage of the enduro is the fact that it is road legal.
At idle the enduro sounds better, but on power the RM sounds better in my opinion.
Dont forget that the enduro dont have an exhaust right now.
Here is a clip from the first time i started the RM after i rebuilt the engine.
Notice that i didnt have the right exhaust seal so it didnt have one in this video.
I didnt install the muffler since i didnt know if it would run.
Im sorry for the camera-girl who stoped filming for no reason.
And the RM sure sounds more powerfull, i wouldnt say the enduro sounds better, it sure sounds more raw.
If i had to choose between the 2 bikes, id take the Rm, more reliable and way more powerfull.
The one and only adventage of the enduro is the fact that it is road legal.
At idle the enduro sounds better, but on power the RM sounds better in my opinion.
Dont forget that the enduro dont have an exhaust right now.
Here is a clip from the first time i started the RM after i rebuilt the engine.
Notice that i didnt have the right exhaust seal so it didnt have one in this video.
I didnt install the muffler since i didnt know if it would run.
Im sorry for the camera-girl who stoped filming for no reason.
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