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No fluid as we loaded the bikes this morning.  But I got a tube of high temp silicone sealer just in case .

I'm off in 10 minutes.  Keep your fingers crossed and thanks for all the great help.

Yea! I'm on vacation for the first time in a year.

 

Oh-oh, trouble.

Leaking trans fluid.  Saw it on my way to work this morning.  Seems to be coming from the left side, maybe the kickstart or gear change post, but I'm not sure.  Hope it didn't have anything to do with puting in 2 qts. instead of the 1.4 L.

Other than pulling the side case and replacing the bushings, is there a quick fix that will get me through next week up north?

 

Rocket/John,

Thanks for the info.  Weird that the B9EV ran with no problems.  I'll definitely switch to the B8HS, though.  Piston hitting spark plug bad!  Oh yeah, 0.024 gap right?  Hard to find a gap tool that small!

Any tricks other than what the manual says for replacing the fork seals & setting the timing?

I will be replacing the tires when I get back.  Now they are Metzler (M1?) 4 x 18 in back and 3 x 21 in front.  What replacements do you recommend?

I'm going to have a blast this weekend, - everyone on this board rocks!

Edited by - newby on 08/01/2003  08:59:30 AM

Progress.

Oil change went smooth, put in the whole 2 qts. per suggestion.  (Oil came out VERY clean though)

Got the 10 wt fork oil and will change the fork seals and fluid up north as well as cleaning the air filter (ran out of time).

Reduced tire pressure to 15 psi front and rear.  Adjusted brakes and clutch.

Question:  Other posting have listed NGK B7HS, B8HS, or B9HS spark plugs as recommended for the '74 Jackpiner, so I bought those.  The one I pulled out was a NGK B9EV, it has a thin wire electrode and a much longer reach.  Which one should I use?



Edited by - newby on 08/01/2003  01:58:04 AM

Thanks also to you John.

I used to use 20W50 Golden Spectro in my Harley.  It was a synthetic blend.  Is the premix oil you speak of synth as well?

Opinions vary on synthetics, what's yours?

 

Thanks, Mark.

I'm a sponge at this point, so, the more input the better!

 

Not at all Steve, - I appreciate the clarification.  More than that I am glad I will save face at the checkout counter when I would have asked for 10wt ATF!

 

Wow,
John you're a wealth of information! FYI I'm in Michigan where they have alcohol in the gas at about half the places, but I avoid it when I can.  Last I heard, it rotted rubber lines.  But, it is 175 Jackpiner, not 250. So, will 40 or 50 to 1 still be okay?

I'm SO glad I mentioned tire pressure.  I would have put twice the pressure you mentioned, had I not heard from you.  I'm 190, the trails are sandy, and I don't push hard.  So, I guess I'll stick to 15 psi.

Also, I'll try to get 10wt ATF for the forks.

Thanks for the help!

 

In case you were thinking "Newby, RTFM"....

The manual says 1400cc of ATF in the transmission or 2 quarts hi-point gear lube (no weight specified).  Not sure when I should use which since 2 quarts does not equal 1400cc.

Manual also says 185cc hi-point silicone fluid in each fork leg (again no weight).  Not sure if hi-point is a brand, and have no idea what weight to use.

Finally, the manual says "The proper fuel is a 95 octane, 100% leaded gas mixed with hi-point 2-cycle oil at a 20 to 1 ratio or 40 to 1 with hi-point concentrate."  Huh?  Lead, like the stuff that used to be in paint?! j/k

I couldn't even find how much air to put in the tires.

Sorry for the long post, - Any help would be appreciated.



Edited by - newby on 07/31/2003  12:45:07 PM

New to this board with a '74 Jackpiner.

Can someone tell me what fluids and capacities should be used, as well as what fuel/oil ratio?

Heading up North tomorrow and want to get her ready tonight.  Thanks...

Edited by - newby on 07/31/2003  2:50:55 PM