Two Stroke Motocross
Two Stroke Motocross Forum => Technical => Topic started by: Brap on May 16, 2012, 01:05:28 PM
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I had the same plug on my 125 for 2 and a half years and before i bought it it was on there, I never fouled it once, What causes a plug to foul? Should i change the plug more often and what would the effects be? better power? I guess i will get a new one for the RM250 i just got Sunday and see what happens
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There are a few things that cause plugs to foul. One thing that is most common for two strokes is oil fowling, which results from a rich mix of air and fuel. Natural wear can foul a plug simply by just getting old, when the electrode just gets worn out. And even if you have jetting perfectly, spark plugs just get build up on them. I usually go about 6 months or so on the same plug in my 250, even if it's still sparking bright blue. I would rather know the plug is fresh then foul it on the track or in the woods. And yes, a clean plug can add power, but it probably will wont be noticeable unless the old plug is ungodly fouled.
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wow haha thanks, i'll go get a new one for this 250 it sat in a garage for a few years never ridden
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Well if it sat, it might not be necessary. Pull the plug out and see. If it looks rough then get one hahaha. Don't spend money unless you need to, at least that's my thinking
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I am working with $0 at the moment so its gonna be awhile till i can get all the little tinkers for it, You know what kinda wire to use on the grips? to seal them
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That I am not sure of... I'm sure someone else on here does though.
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Yeah i'm sure, i wanna seal um they keep moving back and fourth
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The grips are moving back and forth? If you want a quick fix, take some electrical tape and wrap it around the bars until the grips have a snug fit.
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there snug, just need to be tight tight haha, there not moving ALOT just a lil
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Maybe you can add a little tap then? I'm thinking that with a little tape they can be tight instead of snug. I'm not familiar with the wire method you mentioned hahaha
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its so dirt and gunk wont clog underneath the grips
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Oh oh ok. I see why you want to do that now. I don't know what kind of wire to use, but would a zip tie work just as well and be easier? Grab it with some pliers and get it nice and tight.
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they use a wire that they get tight then pull down and break off the excess
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use stainless steel or monel safety wire, car parts store might have it, definitely an airport would have it
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I wire mine in 3 spots, either end and the middle, just wrap around twice then twitch em up, just make sure when ya tie em off ya put it away from where ya hang on
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I'll have to go get some, Yeah all the Pro's use it and it works
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I've always wired mine, last thing ya want is a grip slippin off
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sand gets in there and they go to crap
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I cannot stand my grips sliding around in the slightest. When I put new ones on I piss a ton of superglue down in the and all around the inside of it then stick it on quickly. This can sometimes cause the grips to start smoking as the chemical reaction takes place between the glue and rubber. So put them on quickly and you'll get the added bonus of them being melted on there. You usually need to cut them off if you want to get them off though.
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Mhmm....Good idea
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Remember when you safety wire and push the tag end into the grip to push it towards you.If you push it away from you(down)your gloves can hook the end and lift them-and jab them into your fingers.
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I can't stand wires on them. I absolutely hate it. especially if they prick my finger during a ride. Not to mention they can cut the rubber.
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Ive done it for years, im good at it now, but in the start there was plenty of wrecked grips and pricked fingers
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Pro Taper instant grip glue does the trick, don't even need tie wire, but if you're like me and are paranoid enough to do it anyways... I use moose racing tie wire found at my local bike shop. 3 loops. 1/2 inch from the end, middle, and about 1/2 inch from the start of the grip