Engine Cap too Tight

**The Joka** · 24th June 2006, 21:26

Not that brave but thanks Swanny...

Looks like I might be off to Henderson Motorcycles on Monday unless someknows a good mechanic that is open on Sunday

**WINJA** · 24th June 2006, 21:26

Originally Posted by swanny

It's pretty fucken hard to break the lip off.

I'd get a drill, make a 3 - 5 mm dip into the plug and then get a flat-head screw driver and bash it on an angle to loosen it.

DONT TELL HIM TO DRILL IT , IF HE GOES THRU HE'LL GET METAL IN THE OIL , BLUNT COLD CHISEL WILL MAKE ITS OWN GROOVE

**The Joka** · 24th June 2006, 21:28

Originally Posted by paturoa

5000ks should give it an oil &filter change, not a top up.

Nope got another thousand kms to go.... did the one thousand service

Originally Posted by paturoa

have u tried anti-clockwise?.

Lefty loosey Righty tighty

**The_Dover** · 24th June 2006, 21:31

Originally Posted by The Joka

Lefty loosey Righty tighty

And up the bum no babies?

I thought that those korean farm bikes were diesel and disposable anyway?

You're a bit of a short arse aren't you?

**SwanTiger** · 24th June 2006, 21:31

5,000km oil changes? Fark that, these are cheaply made engines! 4,000km for me, or less.

My girlfriend has the cruiser version which has the same engine as the GT 250's, her engine purrs quietly, while with mine its always had a loud cam chain like rattle.

CycleTreads are open on Sundays and might be able to help you out.

Originally Posted by The Joka

Nope got another thousand kms to go.... did the one thousand service

Lefty loosey Righty tighty

3 - 5 mm of drilling is fine, these plugs are quite thick and are really shit. The seals on them seem to be really good though cos they're a cunt to undo.

Good point about the chisel. A toothpick would probably make a big enough dent now I think about it.

Originally Posted by WINJA

DONT TELL HIM TO DRILL IT , IF HE GOES THRU HE'LL GET METAL IN THE OIL , BLUNT COLD CHISEL WILL MAKE ITS OWN GROOVE

**The_Dover** · 24th June 2006, 21:35

That's not the cam chain rattling, it's the shock bottoming out.

**paturoa** · 24th June 2006, 21:35

I'm with the crescent brigade with cloth - though I spose u don't care about scratches any more.

Don't use a tiny one get the biggest u can find so that it goes right across.

**The Joka** · 24th June 2006, 21:38

Originally Posted by swanny

CycleTreads are open on Sundays and might be able to help you out.

Where are they?

Hmm still not keen to take a chisel to my toy ............ I am completely new to the Biker world and Loving the warm welcome especially from you "Dover" hmmm wonder if that is BEN

Thanks everyone else for the help... Really looking forward to getting this sorted!

Swanny seem as you are knowledgable about hyosungs with the baffles taken out of the exhaust should it back fire when engine breaking?

**SwanTiger** · 24th June 2006, 21:39

Don't be a dick and hijack a legitimate thread.

... it only bottoms out in corners.

Originally Posted by The_Dover

That's not the cam chain rattling, it's the shock bottoming out.

**SwanTiger** · 24th June 2006, 21:43

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/content/welcome.aspx

Originally Posted by The Joka

Where are they?

Yes it does back fire.

I've been told several reasons for this, the most common being that the exhuast is de-baffled and the carb's are left stock. They apparently need to be tweaked to prevent the back fire.

Although there are a few other theories floating around.

Browse through the shit on this forum http://www.korider.com/

Originally Posted by The Joka

Swanny seem as you are knowledgable about hyosungs with the baffles taken out of the exhaust should it back fire when engine breaking?

To me having the baffles taken out is a waste of time.
Sounds like a farm bike to me afterwards and I don't really like noisey bikes.

If you want a good note from your exhuast get a two brothers fitted. The best sounding I've heard so far. Don't know the specifics.

**The Joka** · 24th June 2006, 21:51

Thanks for all your help....

Will be paying a visit to Takapuna tomorrow will let them know you referred me might get you some kudos next time you visit?

Will let everyone know how they get it off for me... Just for closure!

I know that The Dover will be the most interested!