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    svo58 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    top engine cover

    I just changed the top engine cover,do i have to reset the valve clearence.I tried to start it ,it would not stay started ,it back fires when choked,it idles for 10 sec. i give it gas it dies.(i took the carb. apart cleaned it put it back together still the same)Is the carb shot.I am open to any help,thanks svo58

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    Lots_Of_Nothing is offline So bombed at TF I needed both hands to hold my beer Teaching quads a lesson
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    ehh,,, what kind of bike??, do you mean the head? from what you said sounds like the timing is off.
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    svo58 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    it's a 84 honda big red 200es,i think it's the valve cover(the very top of motor with the acorn nuts)I never herd the engine run.

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    speed20 is offline Check my feedback before buying from me Arm chair racerJust too addicted
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    check your valve clearance....i believe it should be .003 for both the intake and exhaust....also why you have it down, make sure the timing is correct.
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    svo58 is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    if the motor don't start how do you check timing,any hints or tricks to try to get started,thanks ,svo58
    Last edited by svo58; 08-21-2004 at 01:17 PM.

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    Timing

    Geat a manual for your Trike. I dont mess around much untill I have a manual. Then you will know everything.
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