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Post by frenchie on Jan 23, 2012 20:51:10 GMT 1
First post here, so hello all,
I bought a nice RD350LC hybrid back in October from a chap near Portsmouth, which I'm very pleased with. It does however have a couple of niggling problems.
1. Clutch. Select first gear with the engine running and it gets stuck there. I understand it's clutch drag. What's the solution to this, simple trial and error on adjustment?
2. She starts perfect from cold on choke, nice blue smoke from both sides, but shut the choke and after 30 seconds and the right hand pot stops smoking and sounds like its not firing. The left pot is still cackling away, but the right seems as if it's just not doing much. It's pushing out fumes etc but has no oomf.
Cheers for any help.
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Post by arrow on Jan 23, 2012 20:57:53 GMT 1
Sounds like a blocked pilot jet on the R/H side.
My Lc dragged really bad when I first got it. Bloke had done 200 miles in the previous 4 years. Much better after some proper use.
Make sure the adjuster bolt has just 1/4 turn of free play.
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Post by ianboom on Jan 23, 2012 22:03:15 GMT 1
Clutch drag-if it gets bad, try an oil change, otherwise new friction plates and oil. Could be a basket problem, but unlikely.
Starting prblem, does it run ok when warm?? Could be pilot, may be worth trying new plugs too.
Ian.
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Post by frenchie on Jan 24, 2012 0:09:06 GMT 1
I will change the oil soon ready for the spring.
It runs fine with the choke on warm or cold, but as I say, seems the right hand pot becomes starved of fuel when turned off.
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Post by arrow on Jan 24, 2012 8:01:42 GMT 1
I will change the oil soon ready for the spring. It runs fine with the choke on warm or cold, but as I say, seems the right hand pot becomes starved of fuel when turned off. I would strip the carbs down to see whats going on. Application of the choke to the engine (when its warm) should kill it, and not make it run fine at all. Also check the 'o' rings are in good nick on the air correction screws, and throttle stop screws. If the rebuilt and cleaned carbs don't cure it then start checking for air leaks. I presume all the induction side of things is in good conition ? |
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Post by Norbo on Jan 24, 2012 9:54:01 GMT 1
Welcome to the site . i hope you have some good reeding and enjoy the place. id love to see the bike you have .
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Post by frenchie on Jan 24, 2012 19:26:44 GMT 1
Here it is......  I also have a 400E which is in the process of being restored, so some may have seen it already on the A/C site. |
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Post by marsbar350 on Jan 24, 2012 21:36:59 GMT 1
thats one mint fookin lc  are the brakes any good ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2012 21:45:57 GMT 1
very smart looking bike,are those air bus a380 brakes?
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Post by marsbar350 on Jan 24, 2012 22:14:57 GMT 1
butch!! take a look at this banaramah swingy thingy like what youve got  |
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Post by Norbo on Jan 24, 2012 23:53:25 GMT 1
Holly crap mate that bikes the bomb . love the front end and the paint very nice .
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Post by rich on Jan 25, 2012 14:05:44 GMT 1
If the gear lever stays down, the return spring could be broken. You'll need to take the clutch cover off to check properly.
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Post by rigga on Jan 25, 2012 16:35:31 GMT 1
Great looking bike that,pretty much like everything about it.
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Post by smads on Jan 25, 2012 17:51:34 GMT 1
Agreed gear select return spring poss and not running on one could just be simple tickover adjustment !
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Post by arrow on Jan 25, 2012 18:05:57 GMT 1
Ah, frenchie, are you saying its hard so select neutral or the gear lever actually stays in the down position when you select first ?
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Post by frenchie on Jan 25, 2012 18:26:44 GMT 1
Yes, difficult to get out of first unless you kill the engine, but it does go into second on occasion. Impossible to find neutral with it running. As soon as the engines off I can find neutral easy.
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Post by arrow on Jan 25, 2012 20:06:03 GMT 1
Thats as I thought and not an issue with the return spring matey.
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Post by skidave on Jan 26, 2012 8:20:19 GMT 1
Wow i do like this.....
Somehow, it just looks Right.....
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Post by ianboom on Jan 26, 2012 18:52:51 GMT 1
Yes, difficult to get out of first unless you kill the engine, but it does go into second on occasion. Impossible to find neutral with it running. As soon as the engines off I can find neutral easy. Clutch drag may be causing this?! |
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