The post whore thread.

[Irving]

Rode bike again today. Rode to a field to mess around, but it was super muddy so I just took a pass through and back and went home. Every time I pull into the driveway and come to a complete stop with my hand on the clutch, the bike dies. Never while I'm out riding though. Super weird. This time it wouldn't even try to start up again. Wonder if I blew a fuse somewhere.

Now I'm interested in going through that two-stroke to see what it'll take to get that running again.

[FoxtArt]

Rode bike again today. Rode to a field to mess around, but it was super muddy so I just took a pass through and back and went home. Every time I pull into the driveway and come to a complete stop with my hand on the clutch, the bike dies. Never while I'm out riding though. Super weird. This time it wouldn't even try to start up again. Wonder if I blew a fuse somewhere.

Now I'm interested in going through that two-stroke to see what it'll take to get that running again.

Could also be the ignition coil starting to go bad. They have bizarre symptoms at times; likely to get progressively worse if so. Honestly pretty cheap, I'd just buy a coil, spark plug, and coil wire if not already included.
Also could be a rub through on a wire, esp in places like around the tank, or where it bends around any members. That'll only short in special circumstances when it first develops. Trace your "spark" wire everywhere. Then trace the others, since a short-to-ground can draw available current away from the ignition.

Or if your driveway angle is unusual and the circumstances of you coming to a stop are otherwise unique on each ride, could be simple carb adjustment.

[Irving]

Nothing weird with driveway. I thought I might have fried the battery since I was using one that wasn't made for a motorcycle and strapped it to the bike for the ride this time. I don't think that's the problem though. It's probably just a connection issue. I've got a real battery (and helmet) coming in the mail soon, so I'll be able to trouble shoot after the holiday if I need to.

I'd really like to get this riding mower up and running so I can sell it and get it out of my garage.

Also, I'm coming into a microwave and electric washer and dryer tomorrow. I have zero room for them and need them out of my garage asap. My brother is getting all new appliances and his old stuff works just fine. I'll have an ad up on here probably by tomorrow.

[Irving]

Helmet just arrived. I knew I was taking a risk ordering online without a test fit since I have no idea what size I wear. I ordered a large, and probably should have gone extra large. A little tight on the cheeks, but doesn't seem like it will be an issue.

[buffalobo]

Helmet just arrived. I knew I was taking a risk ordering online without a test fit since I have no idea what size I wear. I ordered a large, and probably should have gone extra large. A little tight on the cheeks, but doesn't seem like it will be an issue.

Don't short cut on helmet or boots.

[Irving]

I made an effort to get a brand that I've heard of (Bell), but wasn't going to spend $700.

[Erni]

Took the kid to the range and we ran some action pistol drills. It was his first time and he had great fun. Safefy was there, accuracy was meh, but not horrible. 3 starions, 4 targets, 1 reload on revolver. He might be hooked.

[buffalobo]

Fuel, fuel, fuel.

If bikes been sitting more than a year just replace carbs if stock. Rebuild high end/performance units. If sitting 2+ yrs pull tank, clean and coat.

[ray1970]

Irving...

While I have no doubt that you'll get the kinks worked out of that bike if you need any assistance give me a shout.

[ray1970]

I like that Wrangler.

Thanks.

I see the place I,ordered it,from now has the bronze ones in stock. I'm very tempted to order one.