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    jetting(not the usually)

    i need to work on my jetting. Does it need to have a load on the motor to be accurate? Can i pop the chain off and do it in my garage? Im asking because I don't have anywhere close to do a proper check. thanks
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    piston

    anyone ever heard of vertex pistons? i currently have one that needs replacing. i blew my cylinder gasket ran a little lean because the person that owned it before me used rtv to seal it. it has a vertex piston and the number on top says 0.50 not 0.05. not sure what size it is but...
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    kickstart

    i tried searching and found lots on kickstarters but not what I need. Does anyone know if the kickstart nut is reverse threaded? I cant get the dam thing off.
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    rear brake problem

    First, let me start off with the history of the rear caliper. I added a shorty cable, eliminating the parking break. I also put new pads on. It worked great for hours of riding and felt perfect. Then, while riding it just stopped working. I now have the caliper open and cant understand what...
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    spark plug gap

    what gap is everyone running? i currently have .032 but am putting a new one in and all the new ones are .028 out of the box. any recommendations? and whats best for performance? thanks
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    irratic idle

    just finally finished putting the blaster back together today. Took a while to get started. Once started it would stall when letting off the throttle. Then, it started revving on its own. I cut it off right away. Can someone explain to me whats going on please? All I can think of is wiring...
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    bolts

    is there a guide somewhere on bolt sizes? im missing a few and have no clue what size they are.
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    jetting

    Is there a guide somewhere for jetting? I searched and am not finding anything.
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    Effective rust removal

    I am in the process of cleaning and sanding my frame. I am prepping it to be painted. I just wanted everyone to know an easy effective way of removing rust from steel, its cheap vinegar. I remember my father telling me this when I was younger and gave it a try today. It cleans it off pretty...
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    vin number and painting

    Im getting ready to paint my frame. How can I paint over the vin and still be able to see the vin number?
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    front brakes

    Im almost done stripping down my blaster, but im stuck on getting the dam front brake cables off. Anyone know how?
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    Vitos reeds

    I am needing new reeds. Does anyone have any experience with the Vito's carbon dual stage reeds? Positive or negative feedback is welcome.
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    03+ headlight on pre 03

    Does anyone know how to install 03+ headlight on pre 03? I noticed my brake cable is in the way of mounting it. Also, my wires are a mess and im not sure which is which because the previous owner deleted the headlight. Thanks in advance. sal
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    carb fuel line

    does anyone know what size fuel line goes from the petcock to carb.? The one that came with my blaster is too big and fell off.
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    seat cover install

    Seat cover install. can someone guide me on how the heck to get this thing stapled on? I tried like crazy and now im crazy.
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    400ex shock

    Im going to buy a rear 400ex shock for 30 bucks shipped. I just need to know how to install it. Can anyone help? This link is not working. http://www.blasterforum.com/suspension-14/cheap-shocks-4054/
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    rear brake

    I just installed rear pads. How do you adjust them properly? i adjusted the adjuster on the brake line to get the pedal up all the way but they seem off. Is there something im missing?
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    which cheap handlebars fit?

    I see these tag metals handlebars on sale, which ones fit? heres the link. thanks https://www.sixsixone.com/Catalog_TagMetals.aspx?id=cebd19b3-946d-4fd4-b7b8-e07158d233ee&product=28bbdc3b-f367-4f0c-97e3-d6d154d08a80
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    pissed off noobie

    hello everyone. just bought my blaster a few nights ago. It ran great when i tested it out, got home cranked over first kick. A few hours after sitting nothing, thought maybe I flooded it or something. Tried again next day still cant kick her over at all. I was wondering what it means if...