Compression and electrical problem solving

[Ayesully810]

usually a backfire can pop reeds

[kawa110]

Fuel in crankcase

Check carb needle and seats, float height.
I would pull the pipes and leak down test. U can drain the pipes and ensure ur crankcase seals are still tight and no affected by the gas bath.


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[lowkhalbalr]

36 minutes ago, kawa110 said:

Fuel in crankcase

Check carb needle and seats, float height.
I would pull the pipes and leak down test. U can drain the pipes and ensure ur crankcase seals are still tight and no affected by the gas bath.


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Ill look into that thanks.

[lowkhalbalr]

so Ive got the bike more or less squared away.

After investigating a multitude of potential problems, I found that the case was full of fuel. Heres what I did:

1). I cleared the case of fuel (as previously described) then allowed it to idle for ~10min at operating temp. this got it starting and idling reliably albeit with a noticable pop at rpm.

2).  I then replaced the reeds (VF3 Carbon Fiber). The problem persisted.

3). I then replaced the OEM stator for another OEM stator. This resolved the apparent backfire. 

Additionally, I dropped the main jet to 320 from 330, as it seemed to be a bit rich. (im at sea level)

Overall, this has been a righteous pain in the ass.... I appreciate the HQ community trying to help a brother out!!:)

My last issue: with the aforementioned problematic stator... The left headlight and tail light /brake light worked and the bike backfired... with the new OEM stator, the bike runs great, but the head light and tail light dont work at all.... btw, it has a new voltage regulator

Edited September 14, 2019 by lowkhalbalr