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Frank Angerano

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  1. Ok so there is an injector on the bike. There are a few things to look at. 

    1. Could be a bad injector that quits after it gets hot.

    2. Fuel pump is quitting after that 10 min period. Have you turned the key off and back on to see of it re starts? And if so when you turn it off and turn the key back on listen for the pump coming on.  Its a low sound so listen carefully. Should be a  hissing sound for about 3 seconds or so. If you don't hear that then it may be a pump or relay issue that's getting hot. Every time i turn my rancher off and the key back on i hear that pump come on for a few seconds before i hit the start button. 

    3. Your TPS (throttle positioning sensor) could be bad or out of calibration. They sell a calibration tool for that.  

    4. Im a little stuck on the regulator/rectifier getting hot and causing this.  
     

    Make a list of the above and tackle one at a time. Im sure i missed a few things to look at and someone will chime in but at least you have a starting point for now.   
     

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  2. Hey @cameron walton welcome to Quadcrazy.  Nominally the number your looking for is about 120 to 130 psi, 128 i believe is "perfect" as per spec.   
    So its most likely worn piston and rings would be my guess but I would adjust the valves first and make sure they  are as per spec.  
    Pretty easy to do valve spec

    intake is 0.05 to 0.09 and

    exhaust 0.11 to 0.15 

    Get a set of feeler gauges and a 10mm wrench and some loc-tite for the adjuster nuts when your done. Any questions ask away on how its done.  You tube has a ton of videos if you need something to visualize.  
     

    Double check that your head gasket is ok as well. Usually a very noticeable sound when a head gasket is bad. 
     

    Go with the simple stuff first and go from there.  I good valve adjustment may help. See what that does and re asses after that. If no changes then throw a nee piston and rings in and some valve seals while your at it.  If you go this route use quality parts including the gaskets.   
     

     

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  3. Pull the slide back out and try it while its out of the carb.  See if it moves freely that way 
     

    If so  then its internal to the carburetor and may be the main jet port where the needle slides in could be scuffed or damaged. Also check the needle and make sure its not bent. 

  4. Thats is the "master cylinder" on the handlebars.  Def crack the lid but not all the way.  When you go to pry that caliper open the fluid will shoot out of that reservoir.  As far as coolant I'm guessing if it was sealed with the cap on hopefully the system is clean and the coolant is still somewhat green? If so then top it off for now and let the engine run to see if the thermostat and pump are working.   Also there is a sensor in the radiator that brings the fan on so you will have to keep an eye that to make sure the fan comes on when called for by the sensor.  

  5. Have you actually looked into the back of the carburetor and opened the throttle and let off to see that its just not a cable issue? 
    Leave the engine off and look into the back of the carburetor with no air filter on.   Press the throttle all the way and let it go quickly.  See if it slowly closes.  If so it could be a throttle cable that has a worn lining or I've seen a throttle cable not routed properly and to close to the engine head. It melted causing the inner liner to melt and bind the cable.   

  6. Definitely, drain and flush the gas tank out and test for good fuel flow from the tank. if the tank is really bad then pull it off and fill it with hot water and a dish detergent like dawn, its a good grease/sludge cutter.  Put the cap on and shake the sh** out of the tank and dump it. Run clean water in the tank and drain it again and blow it out with some air.  
     

    Definitely add an inline fuel filter as well.  
    Second is to open the air box and check for rodents.  They love to nest in there and eat the air filter up.  

    Hopefully the fuel was turned off and the carburetor is not full of dried up skunky gas which will look like varnish now. If so then your going to need to get the carburetor off and rebuild it. Not so hard and theres plenty of info here to help you along.  
    You definitely want to change the oil straight away and put a cheap 10w-5 in there so oil pumps up quickly when the engine is started- (Its a thinner oil). Then after its been ran for a while change it again and go to a normal weight oil. 
    If the engine is good and running properly then you can spend the money and replace the differential fluids and any other fluids.  I cant remember if that was water cooled but obviously all fluids.   
    Spark plug is a must and make sure you check your wiring for any corrosion good grounds etc.   

    Get a can of WD-40 and use the red tube it comes with and spray the levers, springs and cables good. Stick that tube where the inner brake cables go into the outer protective coating and spray. It will work its way down inside the cable. Same for the throttle and choke cables.  

    Make sure you connect the battery the right way on the terminals 12+ (red)      12- (black) Easy mistake to make and a pain in the as* to correct! 
    As far as tires before you buy anything take a look on eBay. You may find a good set of tires with rims for $100 bucks.  

  7. Welcome to Quadcrazy @Susan Makowski-DeGraw 

    Sounds like a fuel issue to me especially if its only 10 mins in when the problem starts.   Could be wrong but I would check the fuel delivery first.  Since it could be in the tank or the carburetor my first thing would be to cut the fuel line and install an in line clear filter.  This will allow you to see two things. 
    1. If the filter shows no fuel inside then you know the tank has a partial blockage.  
    2. You will see if the filter is getting dirty. 
    If there is a fuel filter already  in place then check/replace it. 
    In addition to this you could be experiencing vapor lock.  This happens when the vent hose or hole on the top of the has cap is blocked.  It stops fuel from flowing to the carburetor. loosen up the gas cap and and see if the problem stops.  
    If none of that works then it could be inside the carburetor and thats going to take a little work.  Nothing you probably couldn't handle! 
    Thats all fuel related items. 
     

    Electrical: Regulator/rectifier could be heating up and failing. Easy enough to get and change. Its plug and play. 
    Ignition coil could be doing the same and again its easy as the regulator/rectifier to replace.   
     

    Start with the basic stuff first and go from there.   It could be something silly. I always like having a fuel filter in place though so either way I would add one.  

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  8. I am hearing a lot of stories about people getting things done at home! This is a good thing people!! After all this is done we don't have the wives asking us to get it done any longer !!!! Lol 😂 That = plenty of riding time!!!

    Just got a few minutes from a few hellish days at work and i see the QC community has been busy! Nice to see all the activity! 
     

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  9. I heard about no quarantine over there.  How are things as far as cases? 
    We actually had some snow here in the upper elevations (Catskills).  I have gotten a ton of things done here and realized it should not have taken a pandemic to finally getting around to do this stuff.  But it is what it is i guess. I hope everyone is staying safe. Going to post some pics of how anal we are getting here with the sh** we are doing.  
     

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