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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet Electra & AVL => Topic started by: scoTTy on August 12, 2007, 11:49:56 pm

Title: the operation was a sucess and the patient lived
Post by: scoTTy on August 12, 2007, 11:49:56 pm

spent just about all day in the garage finishing up the 300 mile check.. ;D
twas a very HOT day :o
The throttle and clutch cables were out of adjustment and the valves are still a little loud so I am going to adjust them the way Kevin said ,tomorrow.

It was a very satisfiying experience and I learned quite a bit. 8)
I'm certain as I continue , I'll get quicker and better

Thanks to all who chipped in with their help

After supper, I'm going for my 1st ride in a couple of weeks..It's just been too hot to think,work or ride around here

scotty

Title: Re: the operation was a sucess and the patient lived
Post by: scoTTy on August 13, 2007, 04:12:18 am

about 40 miles later I find myself home.. been running on reserve for about 7 or so  miles and filled up....2.823 gallons.. gas mileage with a shade less than 400 miles on the engine....72.263549 miles a gallon.. but I have had it up to 60..  jumps out of 4th gear every once and awhile .. going to drop the shift lever a notch,,I'm really having to reach to change gears

Title: Re: the operation was a sucess and the patient lived
Post by: gapl53 on August 13, 2007, 04:25:23 pm

I had the same problem with the shift lever. Found out that my false neutrals went away after moving the lever down a notch. Reaching for the lever with my toe was causing some sloppy shifts.

Title: Re: the operation was a sucess and the patient lived
Post by: dewjantim on August 14, 2007, 04:53:35 am

To help out on those sloppy shifts, try holding the shift lever in the up or down position until your clutch is released. It will stay in gear better......Dew.