Recent content by Jake.B

So guys i just picked up a late 80's to mid 90's yz60 2stroke dirtbike. Gas leaks out the fuel exit on the carb, pretty quick. It starts up and idles good but once i get into high rpms in 1st and 2nd gear it cuts out a ton. Im guessing a carb clean, sounds to me as if the needle is resting on...

Im stumped on this carb. The engine will fire up and will run 1/4-WOT but will not idle at all. What do you guys think is causing it?

Hey every one, I searched the internet and i could only find 1 ok guide to porting and polishing. I wanted to know if any of you could give me a step by step instruction. I get the main things but i wanted to make sure i did it right. I plan on doing it to a small 2 stroke engine, i dont...

This is probably a really stupid question, but is 12 cubic inches = to 1 cubic foot?

Hey guys, im probably going to start a build later this summer. I made a bike powered by a chainsaw a few months back, it was 40.2 cc echo chainsaw. It was chain drive, with a jackshaft. It did roughly 34 mph. It weighed a ton from all the steel. Its a fun little ride. Now i have the bug to do...

Hey guys im getting a Homelite C-72 chainsaw soon. Its 70-88 model but runs great. I want to put an exhaust system but Im not real familliar with 2-strokes. I get they need back pressure and that good stuff. I Want an expansion chamber with a silencer on the end depending on the noise level. I...

Hey guys, im planning on building a bike powered by a chainsaw. Im using friction drive because it is much simpler than chains and jackshafts. I want to gear it to where i pedal to about 10-15 mph then i use the throttle to give me a higher top speed. Im not sure on the size yet but im looking...

Hey guys, i managed to pick up a craftsman 18hp twin lawn mower. I want to make it just a small toy to get around. I want to remove some of the bulk, add a gas pedal, and a different pully and try to achive 20-30mph. Is it possible with just a few pully exchanges?

I got a quick question, i have a 1974 Suzuki TS125. Its a 2 stoke and seems by feel to have decent compression. I want to test it but i have no idea on the Pressure it would be? Its all stock and its a 6.7:1 compression ratio.

I have used muratic acid many times to remove rust, it works great except for the dull finish. I have many bolts,nuts,ect. I need to remove rust from. Whats the best way it get rid of this dullness fast?

I have a enduro bike and its current tire size is 3.00X19 in the front, and 3.25X18 in the back. I cant find tires with that mesurement they are all sizes like 80X110X19. Im guessing its in MM? Do you guys know what size i would need to fit right?

I have an old suzuki enduro bike im restoring, But i cant get the right side of the tranny case to come off. I have removed all the screws and double checked to make sure i have. Im guessing its stuck to the gasket. It probably hasent been opened in 38 years. What do you guys suggest to get it...

Hey guys i just got an amazing deal, i found a 74 Suzuki TS125 for 100 bucks on craigslist. Went and talked to the guy And checked it out. It definatly needs some TLC, but its only major problem is the wiring is completely chewed up by rats. Talked to the guy and i guess i reminded him of his...

Hey guys, im looking to get a welder. I want a gas mig welder, no flux. I understand they are a bit More costly. I plan on buying a used one off of craigslist. Im only 14 and i just blew $2000 on my hard earned working money on a quad. (WELL WORTH IT) That means im low in the bank. So i need to...

Hey, guys i was just wondering who of you rode quads,Atv,or dirtbikes? If you do be sure to post your machine and all its upgrades!