i check the timing and it was WAY OFF!!!! i adjusted the timing and adjusted the pilot screw and idle screw its running great not now i just have to set back and see how the heating issues resolves out which im hoping it wont run as hot
thanks for all the help guys
Thadd
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From: Thadwallen <thadwallen@yahoo.com>
To: "Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com" <Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com" <Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] Re: 81 c70 running HOTT!!
The chain and chain guard is the first things I checked and every thing is good nothing is tubing or any thing it all has good clearance I haven't checked the timing I'll have to take a look at it
Thadd
On Jun 27, 2012, at 10:21 AM, william belleau <wjbelleau@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Have you checked the timing and timing advance unit?
> Chain guard and frame?????? That is one of two things, an exhaust leak or wiring problem!!!!
> Bill
> Portland OR
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> From: Thadwallen <thadwallen@yahoo.com>
> To: "Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com" <Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 5:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] Re: 81 c70 running HOTT!!
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> I checked the chain it's at a good tension not tight at all has plenty of play in it I just changed the oil the oil level is right. I've checked every thing that I can think of. Her bike is adjusted identical to mine yett hers runs hotter
> I'm stumped to what it is
> Thadd
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> On Jun 27, 2012, at 7:27 AM, "aboard_epsilon" <mailto:aboard_epsilon%40yahoo.com> wrote:
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> > --- In mailto:Honda-C70%40yahoogroups.com, Thadwallen <thadwallen@...> wrote:
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> > > Ya. It does but I'm surre the wind cools it down some But as soon as we stop and park the bikes u can feel the heat coming off the right side And I noticed the the chain guard and frame was verry warm aswell. Oh and it shifts just fine. Thro all the gears. And I also just changed the oil also
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> > Chain gaurd and frame says to me ...
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> > the chain is adjusted too tight
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> > so putting a lot of strain the engine ..making it run hot
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> > adjust the chain , so there is some slack.
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> > all the best.markj
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1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
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