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Old 02-26-2017, 06:32 PM
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so today I purchased a used helix 150 that has been sitting for 2 years. I drained the oil and changed, I pulled the carb and disassembled and cleaned completely. I'm currently reinstalling carb. I was want to know everyone's check list before firing after sitting. is there anything other than spark plug? I am picking it up tomorrow.
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Old 02-26-2017, 08:02 PM
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Drain the gas tank. Replace the fuel filter or add one to the line if it does not have one. Might as well replace fuel line with new clear fuel line also.

Clean and gap the spark plug. While it's out, connect the plug onto the plug wire and lay the tip of the plug on a metallic part of the engine. Crank the engine over and look for spark at the plug. Orange spark means weak coil or bad plug, blue is perfect. No spark at all could be a few things, but I'd replace the plug only first with a brand new one.

Also, I'd spray some wd40 into the spark plug hole to help lube up the piston rings after sitting for a while. Do this before the spark check engine cranking test above.
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Old 02-27-2017, 06:18 PM
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got her purring today. once started I let her run 30 minutes before I even revved. idk how long it actually set but I replaced all vacuum line , fuel line and filter, pulled carb cleaned. it was stored with no gas but still cleaned out tank. new plug and some electrical work. I wish I could post my video.
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Old 02-27-2017, 07:27 PM
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SWEET , GOTTA LOVE IT , WHEN IT GOES THAT WELL !
CONGRATULATIONS , AND WELCOME TO THE SITE .
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2011 BMS KING COBRA 150 Sold
YERF DOG SPIDERBOX's Sold
YERF DOG 3203's. Sold
MANCO SILVER FOX. Sold
2009 POLARIS 500 HO SPORTSMAN 4X4
2002 POLARIS 500 HO SPORTSMAN 4X4
2000 POLARIS MAGNUM 2X4
HALF A DOZEN CHEVY 4X4's
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Old 02-27-2017, 09:04 PM
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Thank u. This buggy seems like it going to be a blast. How big a tire can these 8 inch rims hold well.? I am glad to be here. Thank you for the kind words.
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Old 02-28-2017, 06:59 AM
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20" is usually stock on most Buggies , although I think the Helix are smaller . Not more than 2" larger is my rule of thumb . Larger decreases your gear ratio , higher top speed / less bottom end torque . Limited choices for 8" tires . Duro used to make a nice 20 x 8 , 22 x 8 Balloon knobby like you used to see on 3 wheelers from the 80's . I put 23" Bear Claws on my King Cobra with no noticeable lack of bottom end , but it has 10" rims .
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2011 BMS KING COBRA 150 Sold
YERF DOG SPIDERBOX's Sold
YERF DOG 3203's. Sold
MANCO SILVER FOX. Sold
2009 POLARIS 500 HO SPORTSMAN 4X4
2002 POLARIS 500 HO SPORTSMAN 4X4
2000 POLARIS MAGNUM 2X4
HALF A DOZEN CHEVY 4X4's
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