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will
Oct 9, 07 - 8:54 PM |
road toad compression
what should the compression be ion a 74 road toad my bike has only 900 miles but only 64 lbs compresion |
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ed
Oct 10th, 2007 - 7:22 AM |
Re: road toad compression
ewwwwww, 64psi? Do you have to bump start it? With compression that low, it surely is a bit weak on power and hard to start. Compression ought to be about 150psi or so (new). By the time compression drops off to 120-100psi, it is time to think about a top end job. Did you check compression with the throttle wide open? And with a trustworthy compression gauge? Ed |
will
Oct 10th, 2007 - 3:28 PM |
Re: road toad compression
we used a gauge with the throttle closed |
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ed
Oct 10th, 2007 - 9:30 PM |
Re: road toad compression
OK. So I'd recommend a re-test, but this time hold the throttle wide open while kicking 'er over. This is the "standard" (and recommended) method for checking compression on a motorcycle engine. I'm pulling for you that the re-test will reveal better compression. And since you DIDN'T report having to push start 'er . . . I'm guessing that things are actually OK. Ed Keep the rubber side down! |
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