Nooooooo!!!

[Sox]

i have bad bad news. my dad might make me get rid of my trike!! it has a bit of a sticky throttle and doesnt idle as low as it should. any way he was moving it outa thwe way cuz we were cleaning up our yard. now i have told him plenty of times to be careful wen * put it in gear it idles high so if * dont stand on the break and put ** bum over the tank it wheelies. it tries to wheelie even if * do wat i just said. any way he got on sat back all comfortable like poped it in gear and flipped it over on himself. i knew he wouldnt listen so i was readfy for it and quickly shut it off. some kicking and name calling came after. the poor trike, she didnt deserve to be treated that way. any way he was all like i want that thing outa my yard!! after he was done kiking it. he has calmed down and i think ill be able to keep it still if i play my cards right. only a small injury he flipped it on concrete so he has a small brushburn on his back, mostly a hurt ego.

[chris200x]

Did you try to turn the idle screw down? All you need to do is take that carb off and give it a good cleaning! I'm sure it will cure your choke problem as well. And for GOD sakes man turn the idle down.

[Sox]

i turned the idle down all the way. im not even aloud to start it till we take it apart.. if i get keep it. i think the throttle is sticking and not going down all the way. if * dont kno how to drive it right the throttle gets stuck... my dad's friend flipped it twice cuz hes dumb and shifts up even if the throttle is sticking.

[chris200x]

Maybe it's time to inspect the throttle cable... Look for any damage. Take it off and make sure the cable slides freely in the sleeve. If not it's time for a new one.

[Maine_Triker]

Yup... clean the carb, get a new throttle cable or a whole new throttle asembly if nessessary... and put an inline filter

You really shouldn't run it until you get these problems fixed...

[83185s]

are * sure its not an airleak? * can be sure it is after * buy a new cable and clean the carb...if it still does it then its most likely an air leak

[monster 84r]

that sux sox, hope your dad warms up to it, mine sure did to my 250r. oh, dont feel aprehensive about tearing into the carb, i just rebuilt mine, its easy if you buy the kit! just make sure you have a schematic or a diagram of the carb to know where everything is. and if you dont know exactly how everything in it works, let me know. i have tons of pics and diagrams from when i messed with mine, its easy. get er fixed up, and have fun.

[chris200x]

Yes carburators can be very intimidating! Just ask me! I've got tons of pics and schematics also. lol The biggest problems I had with the rebuild kit was the rubber orings. The big one for the top of the bowl and the tiny one for the air screw. If you have any problems JUST ASK!

[TeamGeek6]

yes, fix it right, regardless of the rider. Then build a wheelie bar - itll look trick and prevent flip overs :D

[Sox]

yes, fix it right, regardless of the rider. Then build a wheelie bar - itll look trick and prevent flip overs :D
then i cant pull my wagon around and ill have alot of torubvle in the snow.

[Sox]

wtgoat is an inline filter???? and yes im not riding it until its fixed my dad said i cant even start it till we rebuiild the carb, and check out the cable. im prolly not gona rebuild it for a few weeks, school starts in a week n a half so gota buy school supplies. plus state fair is in a few days so ill be gone until school starts. poor trike has to sit for a while :(.

[bigredhead]

Look at maybe lowering the forks in the trees.. to help keep the front end down a bit. don't need much.. an inch goes a long way.

[Sox]

* mean letting air out? im kinda trying not to do that cuz the ends are broken off... im never gona be able to add more air unless i can replace them.

[bigredhead]

No.. i mean slide the tubes up on the tripple trees to lower the front end down some..

[Maine_Triker]

Inline filters are a very good thing to have, they go in the fuel line between the petcock and carb... they filter the fuel. Should be available at your dealer.

[yyz4208@aol.com]

For your inline filter just go to the auto parts store I bought one there for my 350x and its chrome and comes apart for cleaning. Also you may want to see if you could trade that 250sx for maybe a quad or something. Dont want your dad or his buddies to get hurt again :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sox]

For your inline filter just go to the auto parts store I bought one there for my 350x and its chrome and comes apart for cleaning. Also you may want to see if you could trade that 250sx for maybe a quad or something. Dont want your dad or his buddies to get hurt again :lol: :lol: :lol:

lol no way i love my trike. and if theyd listen to me they wouldnt have flipped it. plus after i rebuild the carb it will be alot safer. how will an inline filter help?

[Maine_Triker]

It will keep all the crap from the tank and/or gas from getting to your carb.

[Tri-ZNate]

lol no way i love my trike. and if theyd listen to me they wouldnt have flipped it. plus after i rebuild the carb it will be alot safer. how will an inline filter help?


especially on unsealed tanks rusts devopes after years of use. This rust goes through the line into the carb and makes it dirty. By putting a inline filter on it you will help prevent rust getting in there and wont have to clean the carb. Also even if it is a sealed tank **** can get into the carb if there is dirt in the gas so the filter helps big time.

[Tri-ZNate]

It will keep all the crap from the tank and/or gas from getting to your carb.

yeah that sums it up :D

[Tri-ZNate]

if you ever need help cleaning that thing look for some of my carb help threads I made back in the winter months. I had alot of questions that we answered back then.

[Sox]

ok sounds good ill have to get one. somthing bout not having to rebuild carb... just sounds nice. any way wat kinda $$ do one of these go for?

[Tri-ZNate]

$1-$2 or even cheaper in some cases.

[chris200x]

Ok listen... Screw the state fair and the school supplies. Go get a bebiult kit, some carb cleaner, and a throttle cable... You'll be good as new in about an hour! :lol:

lol, I've gone days without eating because I had to buy parts instead. :D :beer

[Sox]

lol i think im gona i gave all my cash to my sis to buy new show chaps for state fair shes paying me back next week. how far will $80 get me? thats gota cover cleaner posibly cable filter and rebuild kit. o yea and a choke cable.

[chris200x]

Yea that will cover it and then some. Might wanna get yourself a manual while your at it! :lol: :welcome:

I figure $15-20 for the kit and cable a peice. 30 bucks for the manual and some $5 carb cleaner.

[Sox]

i already got a manuel :P

[monster 84r]

carb kit: 20$
throttle cable: 12$
inline filter: 2$
carb cleaner:3$

fixing your trike so your dad doesnt sell it, priceless.

[freewheel3]

carb kit: 20$
throttle cable: 12$
inline filter: 2$
carb cleaner:3$

fixing your trike so your dad doesnt sell it, priceless.
Now THAT is funny. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Maine_Triker]

carb kit: 20$
throttle cable: 12$
inline filter: 2$
carb cleaner:3$

fixing your trike so your dad doesnt sell it, priceless.
http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/images/smilies/roflmao.gif http://www.gunsnet.net/forums/images/smilies/roflmao.gif

hahahahahaha

[bigredhead]

Even tho there is a very good chance a carb kit will be the cure... why not try to clean it up without it for now.. might be free !

Your dad probably has a hate problem with it now.... an hour or 2 of tinkering with his help might just be the trick... Get that idle down and maybe adjust the clutch ( clutch after the carb.... carb first. ) lower the forks in the trees if you still have problems....

But really.... i mean really.. wheeling without consent an SX is NOT a common problem they just don't do that so easy.. Set it up. How much air do you have on the rear tires ? ( should only have 3 to 5 lbs.. ) Adjust the rear shock to be a bit stiffer, Fill the gas tank if you have to.... And sit up close to the tank.. hug it with your knees and you'll be just fine.

May the gravity be with you young grasshopper.

[Tri-ZNate]

May the gravity be with you young grasshopper.

Gravity is with me when I tip it over :lol: but seriously whenever you get this carb cleaned your prob should be fixed. Adjust the float if you have to.

[350x'inNY]

Check the routing of your throttle cable too! My 82R cable would stick and I replaced it with a MotionPro cable (about $12). It was fine until I switched gastanks (IMS plastic back to stock metal) When I did, it would "stick" if I made sharp right turns. I checked the cable routing and I found that I had it in the wrong loop behind the headlight. As I turned L-R-L-R, etc, it would creap up the loop until the cable pulled on the carb.... it's all good now.

If worse comes to worse, I live in Western NY.... I can come check it out or something....

Bruce

[Sox]

i told him i wanted to buy a carb kit n do it myself he said to wait it might not need it. im gona have to help him do the front end on a few trucks so he'll have time to help me work on my trike. he says he wants to take a good look at it before i buy parts. and i dont have any trouble driving it. my dad n his friend do cuz they dont listen to me. I just stand on the brake and put my bum over the tank and put it in first and itll kinda jump and extend front forks like 4 inches. i warned my dad bout this but he ignored me and sat at the back of the seat and didnt hit the brake. i kno the bike pretty well so i drive it wiht the sticky throttle no problem, but because he cant he claims its far too dangerous and i cant drive it till we fix the high idle. yes i check the air pressure every few days cuz 1 of them has a slow leak. 3.5psi on the front 5psi on the back 2.

[firefirefire90]

you know parents, just dont know when to listen.

[freewheel3]

Riding the tank & standing on the brake to put it in gear is not the right thing to do. Your dad is right, it is dangerous. Wait a few days until he has the time. Otherwise you are risking too much. Your life, other peoples lives & also if there is another incident with this trike you are only making it easier for him to say "NO MORE TRIKE"
Incidents like this only make it easier for anti-trikers to say "See, I told you so".

[freewheel3]

PS I know this for two reasons:
1: I am a dad.
2: My SX was the exact same when I bought it a few weeks ago.

[Sox]

Riding the tank & standing on the brake to put it in gear is not the right thing to do. Your dad is right, it is dangerous. Wait a few days until he has the time. Otherwise you are risking too much. Your life, other peoples lives & also if there is another incident with this trike you are only making it easier for him to say "NO MORE TRIKE"
Incidents like this only make it easier for anti-trikers to say "See, I told you so".
yes definitly not safe. i agree it needs to be fixed. but for around the farm stuff its ok if * kno the bike and r careful and keep it slow.

P.S. as of right now hes calmed down enuf that hes gona let me keep it. so stop trying to buy my trike for parts :lol: lol

[firefirefire90]

WUP!! No disrespectt to any father and/or mother here....I have a dad too and hes really chill....Old mod beater from england...NO ONE LIKES MODS, friggin vespas....hhaa beside the point...Anyone from England hear of Dunstans Domminator? has a triumph frame and a norton engine....sorry for takin ** thread a bit, i wouldnt think many people look in the MC section.

[Sox]

WUP!! No disrespectt to any father and/or mother here....I have a dad too and hes really chill....Old mod beater from england...NO ONE LIKES MODS, friggin vespas....hhaa beside the point...Anyone from England hear of Dunstans Domminator? has a triumph frame and a norton engine....sorry for takin ** thread a bit, i wouldnt think many people look in the MC section.
wats a vespas? wats a dunstans domminator? wats a mod beater? that mean hes for mods or against them? chill as in cool? or as in like cold n mean?

[freewheel3]

yes definitly not safe. i agree it needs to be fixed. but for around the farm stuff its ok if * kno the bike and r careful and keep it slow.

P.S. as of right now hes calmed down enuf that hes gona let me keep it. so stop trying to buy my trike for parts :lol: lol
im gona find the sx fender and see if its in desent shape maybe ill sell it sombody has gota be looking for one.
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You mentioned it first Sox, all I am trying to do here is help you get your trike running the way the manufacturer intended & also help you keep your trike.
This is what everyone has been trying to do on this thread. (Which is going nowhere, obviously)

[firefirefire90]

Chill = cool, Vespa = scooter(very popular in England), Dunstans Dominator = Motorcycle with the Triumph frame and a Norton Dominator engine. This was a true british racing bike made by Dunstans Motorcycle shop in England. These(despite their motor cc) could probably keep up with a GSXR Until the 100mph mark. The Dominator could reach a speed of 130 max. Pretty good for its time. My dad was the complete opposite of a mod.

[Sox]

so im guessing ** british? i shoulda got my dad to decipher that he lived in britain for like 3 years wen he was a kid.

[firefirefire90]

haha, yes. i am Full on british...hopefully no french in there. Maybe he knows about it.