Travis
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I know I've set the idle at the carb here's a picture of the set up, that governor arm is supposed to be on front of that stopper. according to the manual this is where you adjust the governer. I might have my friend come over and look at it, he's a little more mechanically minded than me. The throttle cable hooks into the hole by the top screw,
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Since I don't know, I think it's a speed controlled. took have the governed arm that connects to a gear in the crankcase and hooks up to a spring from the carburetor.
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I can't figure out that governer on that thing, I can only go about 10 mph. Which is fine for me, but I can't rev it was that if I'm hauling something. The manual gives no clear explanation.
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I lubed it up and put it back on, sounds great now!!! I notice I have a slight ticking coming from the head, sounds like a lifter.
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Well, after doing some head and rear scratching and putting the pencil to it. I think im just going to put it back on and role with it. That rebuild kit i found is for the DRIVEN pulley on the transmission input shaft. And the parts total to rebuild the clutch nears $200, and a brand new one is $386 from Kawasaki........... thats almost more than i have in the engine!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoZLFLXBhc0&feature=youtu.be
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Looks like this wacked with a hammer or something before....
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The cheapest USED one i found was $250 on ebay. I found a guy selling a rebuild kit for it for $60. but that was for the transmission driven pulley. Brand new oem is $390, thats almost what i have in the engine! lol. This diagram is a little confusing for me as to which parts go on what.... of course once i take it apart i can find out.... but looking at the parts i THINK i'll need. I'll just wait until it blows up and replace it... https://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/kaw/500b2773f8700223e4791d4c/drive-converter
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It is rebuildable. I took a video but the trouble is getting it from my tablet to the computer. Lol.
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Yes. I took the cover off and fired it up, if you know how a centrifugal clutch works, that what the pulleys is, you have one piece that moves out from underneath the metal housing and whenever it's at idle, it's rubbing against the housing, and when I gas it it moves from underneath the housing and stops, I also noticed the movement of it is rough and catchy not smooth like it should be.
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For some reason at idle it knocks, but the knock is coming from the belt case, it could be cause I put a new belt on it, and I know the the pulleys are known for making noise as they age, not sure why though. Never made the noise until i put the belt on it. It sounds far different from a rod knock.
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I took the plug off, depressed the spring and VOILA ! So I fired it up and drive it up the driveway an back! I need to re adjust the governed and idle speed, although the governed right now is at how fast I usually drive it. how long should I run the break in oil???
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Right rear brake locked up. cant get the drum off. I've done everything the manual says. about to try taking off the plug they have to further release pressure/
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Thought this was neat!
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Merry Christmas everyone!🎅 Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas and a awesome New Year!
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Well, i have a electrical problem now, whenever I turn the headlights on, and press the brake pedal the brake light doesn't come on, but when the lights are off it comes on..... Not a serious problem, I can live with it.
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© Travis M. 2018
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Here are my two helpers, Sally (tan) Chief (black) They're real good dogs and good listeners. I think they have 2 different daddies, The tan one is mixed with Pitbull and some kind of bird dog, and the black one is Pitbull mixed with assuming, a rotweiller or doberman.
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The only soldering iron i got takes forever to heat up and barely gets hot enough to melt the solder.... Guess it's time for a new one..... I got Brakes now! bled all the breaks and filled 'er up with brake fluid.
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I was going to electrical tape my wire splices and leave it at that, but im going to use those heat shrink sleeves and do it right ,
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It does have an alternator, In between the flywheel and block.
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I', thinking of replacing the headlights, as they aren't very good for night driving anymore, and Christmas is coming up https://www.amazon.com/Light-Northpole-Flood-Lights-Driving/dp/B01EJWB62U/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544845742&sr=8-12-spons&keywords=police+spotlight&psc=1 im thinking about these. Do you think my battery would still work good with these? I think it said they draw 9 watts each.
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I fired it up after i got the belt cover on and all, to be sure nothing was rubbing on anything etc. I'm really pleased, It fires right up, just a quick turn of the key. It used to spin over for 3 or 4 seconds before it started.
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Pulley bolts torqued, belt cover installed, and shocks installed. the carb has a small gas leak, I tightened the bowl but and I think it stopped it. And I called several parts stores around here and all they have cost the same as the piece I can order.
