Recoil Trouble

[blair_b]

Hey,

I've been working on my 82' ytm175 for a few days now, combining two bikes to make one runner. I'm having wicked problems with the recoil- had it torn apart and put back together. It works, but not when all the bolts are snug. I have to back them off to get the chord to suck back in. I figure the plate is too tight against the starter. No big deal, just kind of sucks having a semi-loose recoil vibrating all the time.

Anyway, the bike is almost there. Found a complete parts bike and managed to track down an airbox lid and grab bar/taillight. Still waiting on a new choke cable- I've had it running once, but I'm tired of cupping the carb to get it going. Plugs are fowling quick too- I'm running a 40:1 mix, any thoughts- maybe too rich?

Thanks

[PowerTech]

you probably got some washers on the wrong side of a clip or something.

[Nick_R_23]

Ive had this happen on one of my trikes before, it was because it was missing the gasket between the starter and the engine. If you dont have gasket, then i would just use 1 or 2 washers in between the engine and starter.

-Nick

[Sargon2112]

Get some gasket material from an auto parts store and make yourself a gasket if that's what it needs...

[blair_b]

Of course! That makes perfect sense- I appologize it's been awhile (4 years) since I've owned a toy. Thanks for the help.