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- Sun May 04, 2014 10:04 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
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Re: 88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
I took off the seal on the gas cap and let is soak in some cooking oil overnight to soften it up. I reinstalled it this morning and have been riding the bike nonstop for like 30 miles or so and it's good to go! No bogging or other issues. Will still be popping the plastic but going to ride her to fi...
- Sat May 03, 2014 3:29 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
- Replies: 5
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Re: 88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
Before I started to pop the plastic I decided to see if it was a simple vacuum lock so I rode with a loose gas cap and after an hour the bike is still running strong. I might just need to replace the seal on the gas cap or the one that I have is installed wrong. Can someone take a picture of their s...
- Thu May 01, 2014 2:30 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
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88 Elite SE won't accelerate over 5 mph
Sup all, first post on the forum. i just picked up an 88 Elite SE for crazy cheap since the PO thought there might be something majorly wrong with it. I hope not! Here is the issue: The bike starts up fine idles OK, rode it around the 'hood today to see how fast it goes and after 3 blocks i noticed ...