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Post by thunderkat59 on Dec 2, 2011 18:45:06 GMT -5
When I leave for work in the morning, its about 30 degrees.
As to be expected, the bike doesnt run too well for a while.
'Til almost exactly when Im pulling into my job. :doh:
If I took the fan shroud off, could I expect a seize even when its
that cold ? I'm thinking the extra heat could be a benefit in
this case.
Regards,
LM in KY
:cheers:
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Post by lbo on Dec 2, 2011 19:29:00 GMT -5
I wouldn't recommend it unless you had a temp sensor and knew what the limits are.
It's funny because on my RC 2T nitro engines they always ran better when hot then cold, big difference in performance. When they got too hot though a new piston and sleeve were in order but they ran better when up to temp as opposed to cool.
I am sure others can chime in with better info.
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Post by jmkjr72 on Dec 2, 2011 19:37:38 GMT -5
yeah i wouldnt run around with out the cooling shroud on
these are force air cooled engines and if you run for any amount of time with it off i would expect it to over heat and seize
why not let the scoot warm up for a couple min before you head off to work
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Post by thunderkat59 on Dec 2, 2011 20:07:23 GMT -5
yeah i wouldnt run around with out the cooling shroud on these are force air cooled engines and if you run for any amount of time with it off i would expect it to over heat and seize why not let the scoot warm up for a couple min before you head off to work I let it warm for a long time, actually. It runs OK when I find the good spot with the choke but there are still issues. Im beginning to wonder if maybe the carb isnt icing a little. In Vermont we had real dry, cold weather, no real issues even though it was really cold . . .Here in KY, the cold weather is really "wet" or humidious :dunno: |
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Post by 2strokd on Dec 3, 2011 7:34:01 GMT -5
Try a hotter plug.. I do the same with my nitro engines. If it runs like poop until its warm i put a hotter glowplug in. Some nitro fuel blends require hotter plugs to burn it (the oil). You could also try a smaller main.?
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Post by jmkjr72 on Dec 3, 2011 10:52:10 GMT -5
it could be winter blend fuel issues also
in winter they tend to run gas that doesnt burn as well or as clean
never realy thought about it as i buy a couple 5 gallon jugs and treat it for gas for the snow blower and scoots for winter as i cant ride much in the winter
but like 2strokd said a hotter plug would help deal with the bad winter fuel
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Post by 49ccsofdestruction on Dec 3, 2011 11:09:48 GMT -5
i had a thought on this. could you route some warm air coming off the engine into the air box? would that help in cold weather?
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Post by jmkjr72 on Dec 3, 2011 11:18:25 GMT -5
i take it you have one that has the air box on the trans cover i know some like my zuma pull air from by the enigine
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Post by thunderkat59 on Dec 3, 2011 17:53:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys !
yeah, air box next to trans, but the tube that collect air is up under the seat.
I think I might play with some flexo-tubing duct work stuff and try to heat the carb.
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Post by 190mech on Dec 3, 2011 19:42:29 GMT -5
It might be happier with some more fuel,try a richer needle setting(lower the clip)...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2011 20:03:52 GMT -5
better too cold than too hot IMO
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