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Forum: Thumpers 05-26-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
I would change the water pump seals and see then...

I would change the water pump seals and see then if the problem persists.

The previous owner on my bike had two LC4's, and on one of them he had unevenly tightened the cylinder head bolts, which...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
Okay, so I made a dent in the pipe to make it...

Okay, so I made a dent in the pipe to make it fit... :cry If I had the proper tools, I'd route the exhaust from that point a bit differently. But anyways, that can be done later.

I've now got it...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
It's turned out now 2 1/4 turns. Runs as smooth...

It's turned out now 2 1/4 turns. Runs as smooth as it gets, but a little rough. When I turn it out, more fuel is allowed to the mixture right?

I'm thinking of getting a 48 sized idling jet and see...
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
Took the bike out from the depths of winter...

Took the bike out from the depths of winter storage! Spring is closing in, still a few degrees cold, but riding weathers are approaching!

Been fiddling with the carb now that the JD Jetting kit...
Forum: Thumpers 12-25-2012, 11:06 AM
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Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! :freaky

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! :freaky
Forum: Thumpers 12-14-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
Fired mine up today with the jets it came. It...

Fired mine up today with the jets it came. It fired up after a few kicks, and then it bogged down, I checked and the plug got wet. I'm going to have to switch the needle and the main it came with....
Forum: Thumpers 11-29-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
Yeah. Fcr carbs are pricey. They vary from...

Yeah. Fcr carbs are pricey. They vary from 700-950usd new on this side of the pond. :cry hence the reason for buying it used. Im sure that if you keep your eyes open in ebay, you'll find a good deal!
Forum: Thumpers 11-27-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
I bought mine from ebay. A seller called...

I bought mine from ebay. A seller called rev-it-red sold it, they seem to have a few still. The carb was removed from a 2006 exc, and the seller sold it as a kit. It was located in UK. Fcr carbs are...
Forum: Thumpers 11-24-2012, 02:21 PM
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Posted By Lortdadu
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20...

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206427

There's a whole section on FCR carbs in the index. :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 11-24-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 30,300
Posted By Lortdadu
Just got my FCR 39 from a KTM EXC 450 in the mail...

Just got my FCR 39 from a KTM EXC 450 in the mail and installed it on my LC4 400. It came with throttle cables, carb boots and a larger bellmouth for increased air intake from the airbox. Haven't...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-19-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,242,530
Posted By Lortdadu
Where did you get the plastics for your bike!?...

Where did you get the plastics for your bike!? :eek1 They look great on the bike! :wink:
Forum: Thumpers 10-09-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
I plan on increasing the diameter of the cylinder...

I plan on increasing the diameter of the cylinder from 95mm to 101mm. I'll also replate the cylinder. The cylinder head will also be machined. I haven't made up my mind whether or not I'll increase...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4,038
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Posted By Lortdadu
I think the Keihin's off from a Honda CRF 450....

I think the Keihin's off from a Honda CRF 450. It's not listed on Keihin's website, so unless the jets and all of those are the same, finding parts and stuff could be difficult. I don't know about...
Forum: Thumpers 10-02-2012, 08:52 AM
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Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
I have just located a Keihin FCR 40 near my place...

I have just located a Keihin FCR 40 near my place for sale. It is up for 390$, used seen about 10k km, not on a LC4. I could also get a Mikuni TM 40 for 280$, brand new, shipped to my door. I would...
Forum: Thumpers 06-26-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 767
Posted By Lortdadu
Take a look at the rubber intake boot. If it has...

Take a look at the rubber intake boot. If it has any cracks or splits in it, it would explain the erratic behaviour, as the pressure and air/fuel ratio would not remain correct.
Forum: Thumpers 06-20-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,994
Posted By Lortdadu
Great video GB!

Great video GB!
Forum: Thumpers 06-18-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Yes, I think the fuel taps on these tanks don't...

Yes, I think the fuel taps on these tanks don't have a very tight fit. My fuel tap leaks fuel if I take the fuel hose off from the carb and remove the tank, so I have to always drain the tank before...
Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
I think your plug looks a bit too lean, what is...

I think your plug looks a bit too lean, what is main jet do you have in the carb? You might want to change it to one size larger and see if it makes a difference. If it's for worse, then go back....
Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2012, 12:38 AM
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Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Here's a little chart that will give you an idea...

Here's a little chart that will give you an idea of spark plug colors.

http://i.imgur.com/sF7lZ.jpg?1

These are just examples, if you want the best mixture, take the engine to a dyno and...
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2012, 05:39 AM
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Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Was driving offroad, and suddenly started to hear...

Was driving offroad, and suddenly started to hear a "sucking" sound, a kind of sighing sound... Drove home, found a ripped carb boot rubber. And it wasn't just a small rip, a 3cm cut in the rubber....
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 84,392
Posted By Lortdadu
Did a bit of calculation: Linear Expansion...

Did a bit of calculation:

Linear Expansion of Titanium:
Titanium: 8.6*10^-6 m/m K and is assumed 2mm thick
Assuming it heats up by 500 degrees Kelvin, the expansion will be:...
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Well, I haven't seen what the muffler is beyond...

Well, I haven't seen what the muffler is beyond that point and I don't know how it's built, so personally, I wanted to keep it as a part I can place back when the need be so.
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
I had the same muffler and decided to buy an SXC...

I had the same muffler and decided to buy an SXC muffler instead of drilling it due to the euro restriction. I was unsure how to do it properly and thought it would just be simpler, easier and better...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Might be due to the rocker arm roller. If you had...

Might be due to the rocker arm roller. If you had not pressed/creased in the ends of the roller, the pins between the rocker arm and the roller will travel away, causing it to fail due to the roller...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-07-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 61,731
Posted By Lortdadu
Yeah, I knew that, but it just looked from the...

Yeah, I knew that, but it just looked from the pic that the exhaust would have to be removed to change the oil filter as well, should've been more descriptive. :D
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-06-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 61,731
Posted By Lortdadu
Great stuff! :clap Really nice work! I like how...

Great stuff! :clap Really nice work! I like how the 2nd from left header goes just by the oil filter making it also possible to remove the filter without having to remove the exhaust! I'm not 100%...
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 7,718
Posted By Lortdadu
:clap Great job! Good to hear it works now!...

:clap

Great job! Good to hear it works now! :thumb
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 84,392
Posted By Lortdadu
Question, how much sound does the KTM SXC...

Question, how much sound does the KTM SXC Competition silencer produce? I thought it was 94db, right, or somewhere around this sound level? Is it possible to get a part for the silencer that would...
Forum: Road warriors 04-28-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,951
Posted By Lortdadu
A friend of mine drives a Hyosung Comet, it's a...

A friend of mine drives a Hyosung Comet, it's a nice looking bike I have to say.

It has a nice torque to it from the V-twin engine, and it produces a fair amount of power! it's quite not on par on...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Follow Laramie's suggestion, but for the straw,...

Follow Laramie's suggestion, but for the straw, make sure it's long enough to not fall in! You'll have one hell of a time trying to get a straw out of the barrel. :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Oh yes, in terms of finding a gear that wouldn't...

Oh yes, in terms of finding a gear that wouldn't accelerate from a slight twitch in the gas, mission impossible! :rofl

I started wondering, how fast do your bikes slow down when you pull in the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-26-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Yeah, as far as I'm aware it's more healthy for...

Yeah, as far as I'm aware it's more healthy for the engine to be revved (up to some point of course?) than to let it bog and die.

I think that the LC4 is a pretty comfy ride down town in terms of...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,206
Posted By Lortdadu
The cylinder head doesn't have an actual gasket,...

The cylinder head doesn't have an actual gasket, it is sealed with sealant glue, at least the 98-07 ones are. So I'd presume your 97 cylinder head is also sealed with sealant.

Do note, that the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 84,392
Posted By Lortdadu
Hmm.. I think the Schneider pipe is stainless...

Hmm.. I think the Schneider pipe is stainless steel.

Bigboy, the dent (the metal has been pushed in a bit) should be on the pipe that goes beside the shock absorber, where it attaches to the...
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Now might be a good time then to say: "I take no...

Now might be a good time then to say: "I take no responsibility if you use a screwdriver." :rofl
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 4,038
Views: 795,681
Posted By Lortdadu
Same tactic, except that I take a small...

Same tactic, except that I take a small screwdriver and I carefully wedge the air box boot (don't poke the boot nor attempt to push it in place with ape rage! you'll only break the boot this way)...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-19-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,242,530
Posted By Lortdadu
I never knew Goldwings looked like that in the...

I never knew Goldwings looked like that in the past. They've gotten a pretty big change on the way.

Anyways, here's mine. KTM LC4 400 2002. Was checking the trail I was planning on for some summer...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-18-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7,381
Views: 2,242,530
Posted By Lortdadu
:eek1 Wow! Nice! Love it! Which Honda is it?

:eek1 Wow! Nice! Love it! Which Honda is it?
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,556
Posted By Lortdadu
Tim, like Luke said, it's alright. It says in the...

Tim, like Luke said, it's alright. It says in the manual that the values can be a bit off. Temperature also affects the reading the coil will give.

I'm wondering if it could be the starter relay,...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,556
Posted By Lortdadu
Have you measured the resistance of the ignition...

Have you measured the resistance of the ignition coil?

MEASUREMENT COLOURS RESISTANCE
PRIMARY COIL BLUE/WHITE - GROUND 0,425-0,575 (ohm)
SECONDARY COIL ...
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