"Not going in for service, tick DIDN'T drive me nuts!!!" - Page 17

jeffs99vulcan · 11-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury

i have to go away from this thread for a few days for you to catch up jeff.. heck maybe ill take some time off and come visit ya

kenny

You're ALWAYS welcome... but just remember, it'll be harder to run the snot out of it up here, we're supposed to get some snow every day this week!

jeffs99vulcan · 11-24-2008

Oh, this is working out great by the way...

I've got a bunch of things I can work on now, so I can spend the day at it instead of trying to sneak out to the garage and tackle one little fix at a time... always works out better to be able to say "but honey, I have to check the wires, pull the front wheel off, spin the rear, yank the valve covers... this will be an ALL DAY thing!"

1999DRIFTER · 11-24-2008

Jeff, mine 1500 started it about 29,000. There has been no horse power drop or compression change, soooo I just give it more throttle. Ya Hoooooo

vulcan_mojo_man · 11-27-2008

I forgot what this thread was originally about!

rustydog · 11-27-2008

Jeff I listened to your audio, it sounds like an old manual typewriter. Are you sure that you don't have an old secretary hidden in there?

bigjohnyeti · 11-27-2008

OK,Jeff...
I have found the solution to the ticks you`ve been hearing..
Go Here....Hartz.com : Dog Products Dips

John

jeffs99vulcan · 11-27-2008

OH... MY... GOD... Genius. Pure, unadulterated genius.

Who would have EVER though it would be so simple as a SPRAY?! I haven't ordered it yet... what do I do, fog the cylinders with it?!

Man I LOVE this forum! What would I have ever done without you John?! I was holding out for Jamie, rusty, Kenny... but for you to come out of NOWHERE with this?! AMAZING!!!

Thanks John, I needed that!!!

rsterren · 11-28-2008

lol

Another idea..
Only on decelerating you say...
Speedocable? or the speedo itself?

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

This weekend, time permitting, I want to try to cap the reed valves to eliminate any ticking they might be making, as well as change the spark plugs and check for arcing/ evidence of it...

If either of those solves the issue, the question is:

Would everyone prefer I performed each fix separately and report the results so that we ALL know which it was, or just do it and get it over with?!

So far, I've generally been trying everything one at a time in order to follow the process of elimination so I would know what exactly the problem was and be able to help others with it...

Thoughts?

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsterren

lol

Another idea..
Only on decelerating you say...
Speedocable? or the speedo itself?

Thought of that one (that one was early on)... because of the location of the ticking, I had high hopes for it too... but nope.

I pulled it off, re-installed it, and no change. I pulled it off, pulled the inner cable out and greased it, re-installed it, no change. It was actually in pretty good shape when I pulled it out so I knew at that point that probably wasn't it... But as a last resort, I disconnected it completely and rode around with it disconnected... no change.

Good thought though, thanks!

PainlessWolf · 11-28-2008

I know I hate 'ticking' on a Bike...Wait!, that's another thread altogether. HehHeh! Anyways, have you checked the bike in the dark, running it at night to see if you have arc occurring from the plugs or wires? Just a thought, Good luck!
Painless Black Wolf
...Here for the Dawn...

2005 Drifter 800

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

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Originally Posted by vulcan_mojo_man

I forgot what this thread was originally about!

That's nice...

and I thought you cared!!! Oh well, I can't complain much... it's page 17, you're still here, and your post bumped my thread!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustydog

Jeff I listened to your audio, it sounds like an old manual typewriter. Are you sure that you don't have an old secretary hidden in there?

Dunno, but if I find her and she's hot, how do I explain THAT to my wife?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainlessWolf

I know I hate 'ticking' on a Bike...Wait!, that's another thread altogether.

LOL! I'll have to add that... or did I already?! OCD is being out-paced my senility...

Quote:

Originally Posted by PainlessWolf

Anyways, have you checked the bike in the dark, running it at night to see if you have arc occurring from the plugs or wires?

I haven't yet, I'm going to do that as part of the process of checking the electrical for evidence of arcing. That'll be done this weekend, and no matter what I'll report the findings of the "darkness" test... I'd like to see if I can find anything BEFORE I replace the plugs, but the plugs are due anyway...

santse · 11-28-2008

Jeff, I have the solution:

Never Decelerate!

It works. Guaranteed!

Rudi

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverEagle

Jeff you must have been traumatized by some serious tick on your scoot since it seems to be your nemesis?

Jeff listening to your soundclip.........it sounds like it is somethings that follows the rotation of your wheels? How ever weird it might sound.....have you checked your thread that there is nothing stuck to your tires hitting the fender?

No, definitely not something stuck to the tires, but I AM going to take the front wheel off, inspect it and put it back on. It's a bit of a crap shoot, but it's come up as a suggestion more than once so it's worth following up on!

Thanks for taking the time to listen!

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by santse

Jeff, I have the solution:

Never Decelerate!

It works. Guaranteed!

Rudi

You're right!!! It IS guaranteed!

You know what Rudi, all jokes aside... if I decelerate while maintain SOME throttle, meaning I only back off SLOWLY on the throttle, I can prevent it from happening. It's only during COMPLETE throttle-off that it happens...

So if you were to ask me what differences there are, I'd say differences in back-pressure (exhaust related) possible electrical resistance (going to check all that this weekend)...

What else is there that would relate to that?

Mercury · 11-28-2008

it has to be something with the load on the engine or something with the "drivetrain" sice it cannot be regenerated while stopped... thats the part that ****es me off haha

anyway - i have no suggestions right now, just some material to high jack your thread

so here goes...

heres what i did today, look how nice and stright that torque curve is... im going to make a post and see what the experts think i can do to make the bike the best it can be

http://www.angelfire.com/fang/mercury/dyno.pdf

kenny

SilverEagle · 11-28-2008

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverEagle

Ok Jeff another thing you might check IF you have a speedo gear unit on your fron wheel? My Drifter was "ticking" and on occasion squeeling on the front speedometer gear unit........I had to drench it in oil to make it quit....these go dry after som many years....anyway...it's a shot in the dark?

Thanks again... but I think I've exhausted all things speedo related... pulled the cable (rear wheel driven) and re=greased it, and even rode for a while with it disconnected... no change...

jeffs99vulcan · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury

it has to be something with the load on the engine or something with the "drivetrain" sice it cannot be regenerated while stopped... thats the part that ****es me off haha

anyway - i have no suggestions right now, just some material to high jack your thread

so here goes...

heres what i did today, look how nice and stright that torque curve is... im going to make a post and see what the experts think i can do to make the bike the best it can be

http://www.angelfire.com/fang/mercury/dyno.pdf

kenny

No sweat Kenny, I haven't attacked all your previous suggestions yet, hoping to get them all done this weekend if I can... it's a busy weekend, I have to go in to work for a few hours

and it's my oldest son's b-day, but I'll do what I can!

Oh, and just so you know... hi-jacking the "ticking" thread is an IMPOSSIBLE feat! It's been tried... never gonna happen!!!

texrider · 11-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

No sweat Kenny, I haven't attacked all your previous suggestions yet, hoping to get them all done this weekend if I can... it's a busy weekend, I have to go in to work for a few hours

and it's my oldest son's b-day, but I'll do what I can!

Oh, and just so you know... hi-jacking the "ticking" thread is an IMPOSSIBLE feat! It's been tried... never gonna happen!!!

How 'bout that playing card and clothespin by your spokes?

11-24-2008	#322 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Oh, this is working out great by the way... I've got a bunch of things I can work on now, so I can spend the day at it instead of trying to sneak out to the garage and tackle one little fix at a time... always works out better to be able to say "but honey, I have to check the wires, pull the front wheel off, spin the rear, yank the valve covers... this will be an ALL DAY thing!" __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

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1999DRIFTER Her Name is "Kiwidinok" BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Decatur,Texas Posts: 195	Jeff, mine 1500 started it about 29,000. There has been no horse power drop or compression change, soooo I just give it more throttle. Ya Hoooooo __________________ A Nod is as good as a Wink

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vulcan_mojo_man Sierra-Nevada Guy BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 838	Yaaawnnn . . . . zzzzzzzz I forgot what this thread was originally about! __________________ Vulcan Mojoman 900LT Heritage Softail ~~~~* Saving the world, 1 ride at a time.

11-27-2008	#326 (permalink)
bigjohnyeti recovering workaholic Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holbrook,LI,NY Posts: 864	OK,Jeff... I have found the solution to the ticks you`ve been hearing.. Go Here....Hartz.com : Dog Products Dips John __________________ John `03 Meanie time you don`t use,you lose,grab every moment you can or it`s gone -38 special

11-27-2008	#327 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	OH... MY... GOD... Genius. Pure, unadulterated genius. Who would have EVER though it would be so simple as a SPRAY?! I haven't ordered it yet... what do I do, fog the cylinders with it?! Man I LOVE this forum! What would I have ever done without you John?! I was holding out for Jamie, rusty, Kenny... but for you to come out of NOWHERE with this?! AMAZING!!! Thanks John, I needed that!!! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

11-27-2008	#325 (permalink)
rustydog Great being back Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Pa -- Sebring, Fl in winter Posts: 171	Jeff I listened to your audio, it sounds like an old manual typewriter. Are you sure that you don't have an old secretary hidden in there?

11-28-2008	#328 (permalink)
rsterren Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands, Europe Posts: 210	lol Another idea.. Only on decelerating you say... Speedocable? or the speedo itself?

11-28-2008	#329 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	This weekend, time permitting, I want to try to cap the reed valves to eliminate any ticking they might be making, as well as change the spark plugs and check for arcing/ evidence of it... If either of those solves the issue, the question is: Would everyone prefer I performed each fix separately and report the results so that we ALL know which it was, or just do it and get it over with?! So far, I've generally been trying everything one at a time in order to follow the process of elimination so I would know what exactly the problem was and be able to help others with it... Thoughts? __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

11-28-2008	#331 (permalink)
PainlessWolf Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Firestone, CO Posts: 1,246	I know I hate 'ticking' on a Bike...Wait!, that's another thread altogether. HehHeh! Anyways, have you checked the bike in the dark, running it at night to see if you have arc occurring from the plugs or wires? Just a thought, Good luck! Painless Black Wolf ...Here for the Dawn... 2005 Drifter 800

11-28-2008	#333 (permalink)
santse Absolute Beginner Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South-west Germany Posts: 69	Jeff, I have the solution: Never Decelerate! It works. Guaranteed! Rudi __________________ Ride safe, have fun and live long and prosper! __________________ 2008 VN900 Custom

11-28-2008	#336 (permalink)
Mercury Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,777	it has to be something with the load on the engine or something with the "drivetrain" sice it cannot be regenerated while stopped... thats the part that ****es me off haha anyway - i have no suggestions right now, just some material to high jack your thread so here goes... heres what i did today, look how nice and stright that torque curve is... im going to make a post and see what the experts think i can do to make the bike the best it can be http://www.angelfire.com/fang/mercury/dyno.pdf kenny __________________ 2000 drifter 800 - lightly modded 2003 360 4x4 atv

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