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[jtyson]

Wanted to drop an update. After swapping shims out a couple times, finally got everything there in spec. Finished cleaning carbs and ended up having to replace a float seat and needle, so had to wait for that to be shipped. Had to make an emergency trip to New York from New Mexico so that killed a week for me. Got back yesterday and decided to try and make this thing move today.

I set the float level on the last carb, slapped them on (just bench synced), popped the aftermarket exhaust off that doesn't fit right, ghetto rigged some things up so I could get the stock pipes to seal, and started it up. It is actually running quite a bit better. Rideable now. It is still a bit lean in the mid throttle range, so I'm debating on following the how to on cutting down the spacer on the needle. Wondering if I should vacuum sync before bothering with that though? Not sure that will make the difference I need, but I may try.

I took the bike out on a short cruise to test how it feels. STIFF. Man I hate rigid bikes. But, my friend is about as short as they come, so until we find reasonably priced 9.75" shocks, it is what it is. It does okay power-wise though. City driving is fine. Seems a little slower than I would have liked at highway speeds, but I'm used to crotch rockets so I may be setting the bar too high.

 

[eil]

A carb sync will smooth out the idle and the low end of the throttle. It should be done, but it won't affect the mid-range any.

Are you running pods still? You might want to try a DynoJet Stage 3 kit.

Your friend should have bought an L model. Those tend to have a lower seat height without impairing or removing the suspension. I'm 5'10", so not considered short, but I have a far easier time handling my 850L than the 750E with its higher bench-style seat.

 

[jtyson]

A carb sync will smooth out the idle and the low end of the throttle. It should be done, but it won't affect the mid-range any.

Are you running pods still? You might want to try a DynoJet Stage 3 kit.

Your friend should have bought an L model. Those tend to have a lower seat height without impairing or removing the suspension. I'm 5'10", so not considered short, but I have a far easier time handling my 850L than the 750E with its higher bench-style seat.

It is actually idling very smoothly and running well on the low end. I must've been lucky doing the bench sync. I have the gauges though, so I'll probably do it anyway. Yes, it is still pods on the bike. He is trying to get it to riding status as cheap as possible, so hunting down pricey stock parts wasn't an option. Working with what we've got. I also told him a jet kit would be the best route, but he wants to ride it around a bit first to see if he wants to bother putting more into it or not. So far, only about $750 including purchase price. Of course all my labor is free though.

As for purchasing a different model, we weren't specifically looking for a Suzuki. He just wanted a bike as cheap as possible. 250 rebel or gsxr 600 didn't matter to him. Two wheels was the goal. This happened to be the cheapest option in town. Either way though, he is all of 5'1" tall, so I'm afraid no matter the model, it would have to be lowered significantly. He still can't flat foot it with it ridgid @ 9.5" and a seat pan with 2" springs and 1.5" of foam. I'm 5'10" and I feel like my knees touch my ears on this thing.

 

[jtyson]

I hooked up the vacuum gauges, and somehow, by some miracle, everything was perfectly in sync. So I didn't tweak it at all. I rode it to my buddy's house last night. Put about 20 miles on it, without any hiccups. He rode it to work this morning. So, for now, it is done. I told him it still needs to be jetted to be right, but he wants to find short shocks first, to save his spine. He doesn't like the rigid. Which doesn't surprise me.

I appreciate the help from everyone. I'll still drop in and update as we tweak things here and there, for as long as he keeps it.

 

[jtyson]

I royally screwed my back riding that bike. FUBAR. I'm eating muscle relaxers and pain pills like they are going out of style. My buddy brought it over and used my tools to put the stock shocks back on until he can buy some shorter ones. He can barely touch with 1 foot, only toes down. But otherwise he is happy with the bike so far. He wishes it was an automatic. I told him he should buy some tampons and trade it for a scooter. (Not an intent to offend any lady members we may have on here, I'm sure you're all wonderful)

 

[alke46]

. I told him he should buy some tampons and trade it for a scooter. (Not an intent to offend any lady members we may have on here, I'm sure you're all wonderful)[/QUOTE]

You have no idea of what you just let yourself open to. Soon the nice ladies here will be on you like a cheap suit.

 

[1948man]

Lots of Midol helps.