Need someone in St. Louis area to shimming

Tigress · September 1st, 2009, 01:08 AM

Ok. I've had my bike a few days and the only problem I seem to be having is taking off from a stop. It just does not want to go no matter how much I twist the throttle and then all of a sudden as it seems to be dying out, power kicks in. Based on the threads I read, I need to shimming.

Ok. So hubby's forte' is not mechanics at all. I told him there was a how to thread and I would give it a shot, and he said no that he wanted to take it to a shop. Long story short, the shop has no idea what we're talking about.

So, I live in St. Charles County and am looking for someone who could shimming my carbs as quickly as possible. As it turns out, I'm not comfortable riding alone without my hubby behind me to deter traffic because it is a bog. And darn it, I want to ride alone when he doesn't have time.

So let me know if you know of someone or if you are willing to do it as well as the rate. Thanks!!!

Greg_E · September 1st, 2009, 06:26 AM

There's no better motivation to learn about it than desperation. I think you should at least pull the body off the bike and start looking inside, pretty sure you can get everything except maybe the idle plugs removed without any real mechanical aptitude.

kkim · September 1st, 2009, 08:22 AM

Find an independent shop to do the work.

Also, be sure the bike is fully warmed up (10-15 minutes) before completely turning off the choke. You can ride the bike with the choke partially on for those first few minutes to help with the stalling/hesitation you're experiencing. Try revving the bike to about 4-5k before letting out the clutch slowly to have a smoother take off.

Tigress · September 1st, 2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Find an independent shop to do the work.

Also, be sure the bike is fully warmed up (10-15 minutes) before completely turning off the choke. You can ride the bike with the choke partially on for those first few minutes to help with the stalling/hesitation you're experiencing. Try revving the bike to about 4-5k before letting out the clutch slowly to have a smoother take off.

Will do. Thanks Super Kim!

noche_caliente · September 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM

Belinda, if you can't find someone close by, send me a PM - we might be able to figure something out for you

it really is quite simple, and I'd be willing to talk you through it

Tigress · September 2nd, 2009, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Belinda, if you can't find someone close by, send me a PM - we might be able to figure something out for you

it really is quite simple, and I'd be willing to talk you through it

Thank you. I will let you know.

September 1st, 2009, 01:08 AM	#1
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Need someone in St. Louis area to shimming Ok. I've had my bike a few days and the only problem I seem to be having is taking off from a stop. It just does not want to go no matter how much I twist the throttle and then all of a sudden as it seems to be dying out, power kicks in. Based on the threads I read, I need to shimming. Ok. So hubby's forte' is not mechanics at all. I told him there was a how to thread and I would give it a shot, and he said no that he wanted to take it to a shop. Long story short, the shop has no idea what we're talking about. So, I live in St. Charles County and am looking for someone who could shimming my carbs as quickly as possible. As it turns out, I'm not comfortable riding alone without my hubby behind me to deter traffic because it is a bog. And darn it, I want to ride alone when he doesn't have time. So let me know if you know of someone or if you are willing to do it as well as the rate. Thanks!!! __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

September 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM	#5
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September 1st, 2009, 06:26 AM	#2
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	There's no better motivation to learn about it than desperation. I think you should at least pull the body off the bike and start looking inside, pretty sure you can get everything except maybe the idle plugs removed without any real mechanical aptitude.

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kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Find an independent shop to do the work. Also, be sure the bike is fully warmed up (10-15 minutes) before completely turning off the choke. You can ride the bike with the choke partially on for those first few minutes to help with the stalling/hesitation you're experiencing. Try revving the bike to about 4-5k before letting out the clutch slowly to have a smoother take off.