Recent content by AleCb

Hey guys, sorry ive been MIA for a couple days, ive been super busy with work. Well i switched the cam around and compression was still low (40). I talked to a friend that owns a shop and he said to try to get it fired up to let the rings "set in". Threw some gas in, 2 kicks later, SHE...

I just checked the valve clearances, one was slightly tight, readjusted and did another compression test. Still around 35. I guess its time to pull the valve cover off.

I could be wrong, but doesn't holding the throttle open, open the slides?

Im pretty sure I got the valve gap set correctly, I set it, checked it, then checked it again and it was spot on. I'll adjust it again to make sure it is set right, then I'll do a compression test again. Any other ideas ?

Hey guys, so i picked up this bike from a salvage yard for $250 a couple months ago. Did a compression test before the teardown and both cylinders were 125. I had a shop install new intake and exhaust valves, valve seals, hone the cylinders, and set the piston ring gap (new rings). I...