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Seanmichaelwood
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Checked Compression

Post by Seanmichaelwood » Fri Aug 26, 2011 7:58 pm

So the left piston is holding at under 60 psi. Not looking good. But i guess I am looking for any tips hints or tricks for this terrible news.
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jleewebb
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valves?

Post by jleewebb » Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:15 pm

sure your valves are adjusted correctly?
'62 CB77. "It's a rider."
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Seanmichaelwood
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Nope

Post by Seanmichaelwood » Fri Aug 26, 2011 8:56 pm

No that's what I'm aboUt to check. It's .004 gap right ?
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Re: Nope

Post by Goodysnap » Fri Aug 26, 2011 9:20 pm

Seanmichaelwood wrote:No that's what I'm aboUt to check. It's .004 gap right ?
Yes

Did you have throttle and choke full open when you run your test?

If closed it will give false low results.
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Seanmichaelwood
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Success

Post by Seanmichaelwood » Sat Aug 27, 2011 7:58 pm

All the left side needed was a valve adjustment! Thanks guys
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