kenfyoozed
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I have a new to me 97 GTX. Took it out for a test run and it would not go over 5000 rpms. If you tried the engine would die but start right back up. It just didn't seem to be riding very well so we took it in and started looking for issues. So a big thanks to this site, as this is the stage I am at with the machine now.
1. Pulled the carbs due to seeing it still had the original grey lines. They were full of green goo, so I ordered a carb kit.....not a true Mikuni kit. After reading that there are issues with the cheaper kits I reordered the proper Mikuni kit, and awaiting for it to arrive. Also have new fuel line waiting to go back in as well. Actually I'm replacing almost the entire fuel delivery system...ie water separator and selector valve.
2. The PO had been using TCW3 oil so all the oil lines were replaced and tank cleaned out. New API-TC synthetic oil was added and all lines bled. To replace the left side oil bath return hose I had to remove the exhaust. I did have to split the tuned pipe seal. Is there a way to remove this as one piece?
3. In attempt to remove the exhaust in one piece, which I couldn't, the manifold was removed as well to gain some more room. This still didn't work. The manual says that some of the manifold bolts should have synthetic grease applied. What is this? Will anti-seize work? I have all new exhaust gaskets ordered as well.
4.While I am waiting on parts to arrive I decided to clean the RAVE valves as well. They were pretty dirty but cleaned them up following directions here on the site. There was a major difference between how they moved when clean as opposed to before being dirty.
5. Compression was tested at 150psi on both cylinders and this machine has only 124hrs.
6. Checked the counter balance oil and there is some there but it seems very dirty. I searched for a while trying to find the drain plug. After buying an inspection mirror I think i have finally found it. There does not appear to be any water in the oil as it is not milky.Is it worth draining and replacing?
While I am this far, with the exhaust out, manifold off , and carbs detached is there anything else I should check now that I have access? This machine is in good condition but I don't think much routine maintenance was performed. And thanks to all on this forum as I have been able to find a lot of my answers by just searching.
1. Pulled the carbs due to seeing it still had the original grey lines. They were full of green goo, so I ordered a carb kit.....not a true Mikuni kit. After reading that there are issues with the cheaper kits I reordered the proper Mikuni kit, and awaiting for it to arrive. Also have new fuel line waiting to go back in as well. Actually I'm replacing almost the entire fuel delivery system...ie water separator and selector valve.
2. The PO had been using TCW3 oil so all the oil lines were replaced and tank cleaned out. New API-TC synthetic oil was added and all lines bled. To replace the left side oil bath return hose I had to remove the exhaust. I did have to split the tuned pipe seal. Is there a way to remove this as one piece?
3. In attempt to remove the exhaust in one piece, which I couldn't, the manifold was removed as well to gain some more room. This still didn't work. The manual says that some of the manifold bolts should have synthetic grease applied. What is this? Will anti-seize work? I have all new exhaust gaskets ordered as well.
4.While I am waiting on parts to arrive I decided to clean the RAVE valves as well. They were pretty dirty but cleaned them up following directions here on the site. There was a major difference between how they moved when clean as opposed to before being dirty.
5. Compression was tested at 150psi on both cylinders and this machine has only 124hrs.
6. Checked the counter balance oil and there is some there but it seems very dirty. I searched for a while trying to find the drain plug. After buying an inspection mirror I think i have finally found it. There does not appear to be any water in the oil as it is not milky.Is it worth draining and replacing?
While I am this far, with the exhaust out, manifold off , and carbs detached is there anything else I should check now that I have access? This machine is in good condition but I don't think much routine maintenance was performed. And thanks to all on this forum as I have been able to find a lot of my answers by just searching.