runs but doesn't have alot of power

[2001Stroker]

ok i did check that and i put a business card in between it and tightened it up. So it should be good.

If you're gonna be working on your own stuff, get a set of feeler guages. They're like $5 from Advance Auto for a full set.

[T_Shee]

make sure all the wheels spin freely too. sounds stupid but just a thought

[ptevo03]

ok. i got the card idea from the tread about installing a timing plate

[2001Stroker]

make sure all the wheels spin freely too. sounds stupid but just a thought

Didn't even think about that. Very true. Wheel or axle bearing, or stuck brake/e-brake could be holding your bike back.

[ptevo03]

it is a little hard to pull it around. the guy i bought the shee from put a new clutch cable and lever on so i think the e brake is unhooked. also do you think it would hold back the power that much?

[ptevo03]

ttt

[ptevo03]

anymore inputs???

i ordered 42 and 45 pilots

and i have a harness,cdi, and coil coming

[ptevo03]

i put a new cdi on and there was no change it still runs just slow. i also tried a 42 and 45 pilot and it wont start at all. need some more ideas.

[2001Stroker]

need some more ideas.

ACME Rocket Boosters. :thumbsup: Have you done a plug chop yet?

[BlntdEyez]

Make sure that your needles are moving with the slides. On my 28's the e - clip holding the needle to the slide came off and my needle got stuck in the seat and my bike ran horribly might not be your problem but its a thought.

[ptevo03]

no i have not done a plug chop yet but it looked light brown. then i tried the 42 and 45 pilot and i couldnt get it to run. and i checked the needles there fine. thanks guys anything else?

[BlntdEyez]

reeds maybe?

[dragbanshee]

Have you tried new plugs? br8es or b8es and check your plug boots on your wires, make sure their on there good and tight. If its cold you prolly ought to be running 155-160 main and your 50 pilot should be ok. Where is your needle setting? should be 3rd 4th notch from blunt end.

 

Another thing, what is your gearing front and rear?

[dirtfreak]

it seems like with the smaller pilots it would still run just wouldnt be jetted right.whats your spark look like.i would definitely try a coil get one off ebay for cheap.hell i keep 2 extras in my tool box its a good diagnostic tool.are you getting a good flow of fuel from your petcock to the carbs.it does seem if you have lack of fire to burn the fuel your plugs would be black.and if you had lack of fuel it would appear to be running lean.does the motor roll over at the kick start like it should/seem normal.does it idle.till i figured out what is wrong i dont think i would be trying to jerk wheelies,shouldnt have to.did it seem to run good b4 with the way its tuned and all the current parts you have on it.always try to get it to run good again b4 changing too may parts,could complicate things more.

[ptevo03]

i have a coil but i want it running before i change it so i know its good. also when i change the pilots i have to go back and forth with the idle screws to get it to run and then the idle sound ruff. it have good fuel flow and the plug boots and on good. i think today im going to try a few jet ideas get it running and switch the coil and go through the wiring and adds some grounds.