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Post by steve on Oct 31, 2013 5:01:46 GMT -6
Only my right wheel has that issue, but it sounds like a simple process. Should I do both axles? Spacers will be here today.
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Post by steve on Oct 30, 2013 16:20:28 GMT -6
Well, I couldn't get the machined washers, but the guy who is helping me works in the carbon fiber shop where they build rotors for the helicoptors. He made me 2 carbon fiber spacers using the same materials and processes that are used on the rotor spars. I probably have spacers that cost more than the trike!
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Post by steve on Oct 12, 2013 7:13:56 GMT -6
Thanks for the added info. As common as this seems to be, one would think that someone would make up a bunch of these and sell them for a couple of bucks each. Largest washer I could find at Home Depot was 1 3/4 with 3/4 hole. Ace is my place for stuff like that but there is not one close. I know a guy who works in a helicopter factory and he might be able to get a couple made up in the machine shop. Aint 3rd sift grand?
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Post by steve on Oct 11, 2013 19:35:09 GMT -6
Thank you so much!
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Post by steve on Oct 11, 2013 18:01:00 GMT -6
Sorry for the comm failure, Alley. I was talking about the washer/clip for the mod you suggested. Do I need to put those in both axles? This seems to be a common issue and I was hoping someone could give me a hint as to range of size and thickness of the washer/clip/spacer I should hunt down before I start the teardown..
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Post by steve on Oct 11, 2013 16:33:02 GMT -6
Thank-you so much. I guess they do use whatever is handy when they build these. Brand new 2012 with less than 100 miles. The factory axle upgrade was one of the reasons I bought this, but mine does not have it.. I would do this mod to both axles? And is that factory c-clip the only thing hilding my axle on? You've done so much already, but I am required to live where I work, and can't keave her on stands while I hunt down the part. Do you have any info on diameter or thickness or maybe a source to get this from?
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Post by steve on Oct 11, 2013 15:07:53 GMT -6
I know this has been beaten to death already but here I go. I have a 2012 Viking. This should be one with the axle fix, but there is noise coming from the right wheel and it wobbles. I have read the thread where I think the answer was to pull the wheel, smack the axle with a hammer and tighten down the axle nut? Did a search, for the thread but can't find the link to that thread. Is it possible that my 2012 was assembled with an unmoded axle, and can anyone show me what the new axle looks like?
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Post by steve on Oct 9, 2013 16:13:50 GMT -6
Thanks, Alley. I didn't know if I needed anything special for the threads.
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Post by steve on Oct 9, 2013 14:24:30 GMT -6
I have changed all of the lube products on my 2013 Viking except the rear axle. Turns out that it has a tiny little fitting that I don't have a tip for. Can this be replaced with a standard fitting and does anyone know the thread specs for the fitting or maybe a part number?
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Post by steve on Oct 7, 2013 6:02:42 GMT -6
My bad. I had a bad height. Please try this instead? Her name is Big-Wheel. Attachments:
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Post by steve on Oct 7, 2013 5:54:26 GMT -6
Sure I did something wrong when I posted, cause I only see a little bit of the photo. She's a vain lady and wants to be seen. By the way, I did that in the driveway of the hotel I work at with only a Dremmel tool and a cordless drill.
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Post by steve on Oct 7, 2013 5:42:19 GMT -6
One last thought. My manual says that some engines change the pulses per revolution over a ccertain RPM and allows me to enter that rpm and set a second PPR. I've not been doing this very long, but I've not heard of that being done on any of our machines. It might be, though, or an aftermarket CDI might do that. Sounds like a major PIA to figure out what RPM that change takes place, and what the new PPR might be. I'm like you, though. Use it for carb work and identifying my launch RPM. Would be nice to know if you're in your engines best power band at cruise speeds. And that's everything I think I know about that subject.
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Post by steve on Oct 6, 2013 13:11:39 GMT -6
Big-Wheel
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Post by steve on Oct 6, 2013 9:02:42 GMT -6
My manual lists that as an option and sugests adjusting the number of wraps but I don't remember how many. They do list that as a trouble shooting step but they list a max number of wraps as less than 10 if I remember correctly. Tossed the install sheet. I think they listed between four an 10 wraps. The input to my coil is about 20v and the vapor can handle that easily. There is no queswork with hard wire, so that's the method I used. I am not recommending that method for yours because 20 volts might fry your input. Maybe your tech support can advise you, but it sure sounds like you have it set correctly if it's accurate at low rpm. I would bet it's a pick up issue. I'm thinking it might be a pulse width issue and would start with less wraps.
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Post by steve on Oct 5, 2013 23:49:40 GMT -6
Not an expert by any measure, but this should be linear. It would appear that either the sensor wire is picking up noise, or is a little loose. My tach input is pigtailed to the hot input to the coil. I see where some work by wrapping that wire around the coil output. If that methold is used, you can try to experiment with the number/location of wraps.
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