Engine, Intake and Exhaust

Funny noise coming from my primary...

feeds@yuku.com (BigBen0206) — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:42:07 GMT

I was wondering if any of you guys could assist me with a query I have.

My ride is smooth and normal unless I am in 3rd gear twistin' the wick (throttling up). All other gears sound normal and as expected. Third gear is not making a tapping, scraping, rubbing sound or anything like that. It is more like a whirring that gets louder as you accelerate, but goes away instantly when you decelerate. I hope that it is something normal, but with my experience working on bikes this...

I HEAR A LOUD METAL ON METAL VIBRATING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA.

feeds@yuku.com (FAT FREDDIE T) — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:08:34 GMT

I WAS RIDING WITH MY BROTHER WHO HAS A HD ROAD KING AND WE WERE TEARING UP THE HIGHWAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A LOUD BUZZING NOISE COMING FROM THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. WHEN I AM IN 1ST - 3RD GEAR OR REVVING THE BIKE I HEAR A LOUD SOUND LIKE METAL ON METAL VIBRATING. I RODE THE BIKE HOME 30+ MILES AND IT STILL HAD ALL THE PUNCH THAT I AM USED TO. I SPOKE WITH A BUDDY OF MINE BRIEFLY AND HE ASSURED ME THAT I HAD NOT BLOWN MY ENGINE AND TO HIM IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING HAD COME LOOSE....

1998 ACE 1100 Tourer - hesitation around 1/4 throttle

feeds@yuku.com (estange) — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:28:02 GMT

I'm having some trouble with my first Tourer; just picked it up this weekend. Amazingly only 5k miles on the the 10 year old bike but still have an issue with the throttle. Whether I'm accelerating (or revving sitting still) from a stop, or just cruising around near 1/4 throttle...the engine hesitates or stumbles. If I give it more gas it willl speed up and pretty much smooth out. Put new gas (91 oct) in it since I bought it with no better...

Swaping out a altenator

feeds@yuku.com (Ted Norris) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:04:20 GMT

I'm going to be doing it and would like to know if there's anything I should look out for,, you know,,surprises, springs, ball flying stuff like that, also what about running the wires up to where they go, any tricks or tips?

Won't start-HELP!!

feeds@yuku.com (ramblnman64) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:26:32 GMT

Hello again gentlemen, I'm finally back from Iraq all fired up to enjoy my T and it won't start. It has been sitting for 3 months, I charged the battery first put the choke on about 90% and after a few cranks it started ran for about 2min died and won't start again. I let it sit for several hours in chase I flooded it and tried again, no luck. I followed all the guide lines in the owners manual,...

Noise/primery gear

feeds@yuku.com (southside bob) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:19:09 GMT

Well ,I'm getting that lifter sound near the crank -so I hope my diagnosis is right and it is the primary gear.I'm getting it replaced the first of the week.What I don't understand is why the noise doesn't go away when you pull in the clutch.I thought those springs where there to help with the action of the clutch

JB weld for exhaust?

feeds@yuku.com (Rabbi Glenn) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:08:02 GMT

Hi everyone!
Had a good look underneath the bike this week, and the exhaust at one point has a crack in the weld (lot of rust down there - part of all the TLC my T needs). It's running fine, but if I don't address this I know it'll be trouble down the line. So here's the question:
Will JB weld do the trick? Do I first use some steel wool (if so, what's the best gauge for this), and then apply JB weld? I gather it has a necessary drying time - what is that? Has...

Missing Breather Tube?

feeds@yuku.com (Phaedrus) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:17:40 GMT

When I took the left side cover off to adjust the clutch I noticed a hose T connector that had a tube missing from one of its outlets. The tube that the T connector is attached to seems to be the breather hose from the fuel tank. The visible portion of the tube runs just below the ignition switch and runs down to drain at the bottom of the frame. See the picture below. My question is: What tube should be connected to the third connector of the T joint?

AERO tips

feeds@yuku.com (BeauJames) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:09:10 GMT

I was looking at pictures of the AERO 1100s and wondered if the OEM semi fishtail tips would fit on the T mufflers. Anyone have any experience with this?

Buying a 2002 Honda VT750 A.C.E?

feeds@yuku.com (BigBen0206) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:47:43 GMT

I just recently stumbled upon this forum, and really like what I see. I do have a question for you guys...

First, let me inform you that I used to be a strict HD only kind of guy until I rode my friends Shadow. I am a shade-tree mechanic when it comes to Harley's, and I have to admit that the thought of working on a Honda is a bit intimidating seeing that I have only ever worked on HD. I am up to the challenge, but the radiator is really what intimidates me. Onto my...

Engine buzz

feeds@yuku.com (ace1954) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:33:52 GMT

I just recently bought my 98 T and have noticed a curious, high-pitched buzz while I'm riding. I've owned many bikes over the years, mostly Honda's, and have never heard this sound from any of them until riding the T. When I'm riding at normal highway speed I don't hear it but once I start to decelerate, like approaching a curve or stop sign it occurs. The sound is like the hum you hear around high-powered electric lines. Has anyone in the forum experinced this? I've...

Mounting bolts for Jardine Rumblers

feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:39:29 GMT

Ok - we all know how happy I am with my new Jardine Turndowns..... My question is regarding mounting bolts.

The stock pipes have rubber isolated mounting brackets and bolts with a 'sleeve' (threadless portion) near the head of the bolt.
When I mounted my Jardines, I used the same factory bolt, but had to use a metal spacer to compensate for the 'sleeve; portion of the bolt.
Also - I did not use a rubber spacer/washer. Should I ?
anyone who has the...

Jets and Pipes

feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:57:32 GMT

heres an interesting question
What jets ( brand and # ) are you running with what pipes ?

As far as I know mine are stock Honda jets #175 and #180 with stock Pipes

engine ping during acceleration ???

feeds@yuku.com (larryacguy) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:51:35 GMT

Hello T riders, The last few times I've gone out for a ride when I accelerate I hear what sounds like a engine ping. My 98 T has 14,800 mi. Maybe it's time to change the plugs. I usually put 89 octane gas in it. Any input would be appreciated, Thanks, Larry

Engine Power

feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:29:08 GMT

ok heres one, on low end plenty of power all gears
but in uper gears or above 3rd gear high end dont pull as good

guess it might be helpfull to know what I have done to it so far
I have added Seafoam to tank several times, a few oz everytime I fill up 4 or 5 times now
pulled plugs regaped them cleaned them and put them back, they were wet with a little oil at that time
turns out previous owner has 5 quarts of oil in her, but she didnt then and still dont smoke...

Fuel Filter

feeds@yuku.com (TechJD) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:13:39 GMT

I just checked my fuel filter
dang that think is hard to get to
but I got it out with out droping the swing arm
it was clear so I put it back in

what size alen does the swing arm use anyway ???

The Old bolt Trick?

feeds@yuku.com (ramblnman64) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:20:46 GMT

I came across an article in (All Metric Road Bike) magazine April issue that I thought some of you might find interesting. On page 92 it discribes how putting a 1/4'' bolt through the end of the tail pipe was worth 4hp on a Dyno. It says the bolt disrupts the reversion wave and enhances exhaust scavenging. Just thought it might be of interest to some. I love to tweek and fiddle things.

David

Just crazy enough to work?

feeds@yuku.com (Chicago) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:04:45 GMT

Those of you who are considering switching back from V&H to stock exhaust due to noise, what if you were to keep the headpipes and cut down the stock left muffler to fit (the stock right muffler should bolt right up)? I know the difference in diameter could be made up by the stock exhaust gasket. I bet you could cut way down on noise and keep most of the performance increase!

A new option for V&H Exhaust

feeds@yuku.com (CleRider) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:54:01 GMT

When I had my T, I liked the performance gains from the V&H exhaust system but did not like the noise. While reading the most recent issue of CycleWorld, I see a company in CA has an add on baffle to tone down the mufflers. Check out www.smartpartz.com.

Andy

Best thing I ever did

feeds@yuku.com (southside bob) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:11:14 GMT

Well I did it.I took my Jardines off -I thought they were getting to loud and to Harley like.I did what Beau James described in his thread -I drilled out the resonator from the end off both stock pipes .What a wonderful sound.Much deeper then stock or Jardine and Quieter then the Jardine.And the stock pipes look sweet.Nice work!