Yamaha Badger 80cc coming home tonight
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11-19-2012, 10:01 PM
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#24
11-20-2012, 07:34 AM
Waiting on the battery to arrive to give it a go on starting it. I'll just make sure the oil is topped off first and use a make shift fuel source (I have an oil container fitted with a fuel line). I would like to get a feel for the engine condition, then make a decision on how far I tear it down. All wheels are off now, need to square away the front brakes.
#25
11-27-2012, 01:56 PM
got a no start. she just spins and doesn't even sound like an attempt to start. got great spark, even fuel. I even sprayed starting fluid down the spark plug hole, still nothing.
I just bought an adapter to fit my compression tester on there. would low compression give a no start and not even a pop?
I just bought an adapter to fit my compression tester on there. would low compression give a no start and not even a pop?
#26
11-27-2012, 01:59 PM
Hmmm, found this while Googleing:
I didn't know tight valves will leak compression. This is good to know since I heard the Badgers are notorious for Valves Tightening.
The first thing to look at, when troubleshooting a bike that will not start, is compression. You must use a compression gauge. If the engine does not have at least 100 PSI (Pounds Per Square Inch). If the engine has low compression it will never run right. 100 PSI is right on deaths doorway. If it "seems" like it has enough or you "think" it has enough... that's not good enough. Run a compression check. If the compression is low, and the engine is a four stroke, check the valve clearances. If the valves are tight, they may be leaking compression. If the valves clearances are correct and the compression is still low you will have to rebuild the engine.
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11-27-2012, 07:44 PM
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got a no start. she just spins and doesn't even sound like an attempt to start. got great spark, even fuel. I even sprayed starting fluid down the spark plug hole, still nothing.
I just bought an adapter to fit my compression tester on there. would low compression give a no start and not even a pop?
I just bought an adapter to fit my compression tester on there. would low compression give a no start and not even a pop?
Do you have a manual for this bike?
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11-27-2012, 09:40 PM
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#30
12-01-2012, 08:01 PM
Made small cuts to the cap and used a punch and hammer to slowly break it off. I adjusted the valves and exhaust seemed fine. Intake a little loose. Painted all the Rims today and started to clean the frame. Also repainted the clutch and magneto covers the same Ford Silver Wheel Paint. This stuff dries real hard and resistant to chipping.