let it be known that i am a dumb a$$ when it comes to non-smokers, as evident by this post,,please forgive me as i am trying to learn...
1. my timing mark plug (the small top one on the shifter side of the case) fell out while riding, when i got to my trailer i noticed oil all over my boot, hence the plug was gone, i didnt lose enough to hurt the engine but after i thought about it there shouldnt be any oil in the flywheel cover right?? possibly a bad seal?? my dealer says that when the plug fell out it acted as a vent for the crankcase which expelled oil into the cover (about a pint to be exact) .. i am smart enough to know to never trust a dealer especially under a possible warranty situation,,are they right are is there a seal failure?????
2. jetting on a four stroke is strange to me (no premix to add to the equation) the jetting is stock and the bike is very responsive, (dont fix what aint broke!) my question is the head pipe, it has turned a bronze/purple/blue color, im assuming this is normal,,,,is it or am i lean????
3. do the stock tires really suck that bad or am i just not on the gas enough??? (probably both!!)
4. during an oil change is more oil better ( top of hash marks on dipstick) or is in the middle ok ?????
5.how critical is the valve adjustment after initial break in ??? (10 hrs. or so)
6. any other tips for a NON-SMOKING NEWBIE!!!!
thanks,,,craig williams jax,fl. (FTR #242):silly: :silly: :silly: :silly:
1. my timing mark plug (the small top one on the shifter side of the case) fell out while riding, when i got to my trailer i noticed oil all over my boot, hence the plug was gone, i didnt lose enough to hurt the engine but after i thought about it there shouldnt be any oil in the flywheel cover right?? possibly a bad seal?? my dealer says that when the plug fell out it acted as a vent for the crankcase which expelled oil into the cover (about a pint to be exact) .. i am smart enough to know to never trust a dealer especially under a possible warranty situation,,are they right are is there a seal failure?????
2. jetting on a four stroke is strange to me (no premix to add to the equation) the jetting is stock and the bike is very responsive, (dont fix what aint broke!) my question is the head pipe, it has turned a bronze/purple/blue color, im assuming this is normal,,,,is it or am i lean????
3. do the stock tires really suck that bad or am i just not on the gas enough??? (probably both!!)
4. during an oil change is more oil better ( top of hash marks on dipstick) or is in the middle ok ?????
5.how critical is the valve adjustment after initial break in ??? (10 hrs. or so)
6. any other tips for a NON-SMOKING NEWBIE!!!!
thanks,,,craig williams jax,fl. (FTR #242):silly: :silly: :silly: :silly: