Misfires and baffles

Post by **Jak** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:42 am

Quan-Time wrote:PS: remember the old saying.. If it has tits, wheels or buttons, your gonna have issues.

you get 2/3.. wow.. sux to be you

plus I'm blonde ... even worse

Still that does help when combined with one of the other 3

the bike's now in the garage being looked at, even though the guys said they were probably too busy on the phone. Amazing what difference it makes turning up and chatting

New plugs going in, they're gonna check the choke/fuel lines to make sure there's nothing blocked or sticking - who knows, it might be something simple. Then they're gonna look further. Hopefully it'll be sorted for the Avebury meet.

Quan-Time wrote:Doubt its the spark plugs. spark plugs drop power, not make it "shunty".. thats the fuel going in for a bit, then not.. thus, power is very bubbly.

That's a good and pretty close description of how it feels, seems to run like it's being held back then suddenly something kicks in and it takes off, only for a few seconds though - backfired a fair bit too.

Ah well - we'll see what they say later

Post by **Jak** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:56 pm

Left plug (as you sit on it) choked up with oil.

So - new plugs in - Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20 less in my pocket but - the bike's on the road and OK to ride up on Saturday.

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 9:16 pm

Jak wrote:Left plug (as you sit on it) choked up with oil.

So - new plugs in - Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£20 less in my pocket but - the bike's on the road and OK to ride up on Saturday.

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:11 pm

Apparently theres some very loud pipes on E-bay aren't there killer? just incase you need to swap pipes.

Dave E

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:27 pm

slow codger wrote: Apparently theres some very loud pipes on E-bay aren't there killer? just incase you need to swap pipes.

Dave E

Not to loud though, but a very deep growl!

Got to do something about my new MAB....itÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s so loud the neighbours close their balconydoors....not a good sign!!

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:30 pm

So it will be a new avatar soon then.

Dave E

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:31 pm

slow codger wrote: So it will be a new avatar soon then.

Dave E

Or i will actually do a little rebuild so the high mount fits the 55mm linkpipe of the MABÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´s! ....that would be neat!

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:32 pm

Will await the pics then to see what you actually decide to do.

Dave E

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:39 pm

slow codger wrote: Will await the pics then to see what you actually decide to do.

Dave E

I REALLY love those knockers!

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:40 pm

Apparently she is Hungarian so you are more likely to meet her than I am (shame)

Dave E

Killerwhale · Post by **Killerwhale** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:43 pm

slow codger wrote: Apparently she is Hungarian so you are more likely to meet her than I am (shame)

Dave E

Hungry for what!?

Quan-Time · Post by **Quan-Time** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 6:06 am

ah.. the old oily plug trick.

Ok its like this.. You need to prolly check your carbie, and def do an oil change. pick the right oil for the weather you live in.. Shops can help you with that selection easy.

Oily plug.. TRX common problem. The fact it came on and off was the plug getting "washed" by fuel, then sparking a bit, then getting clogged up again and dropping power.

Surprisingly enough, the left goes way more than the right.. I had this problem. Left the trx out for about 2 weeks.. In wet weather.. moisture got into the exhaust and up thru the open valve (way the trx engine stops, always end there like 90% of the time)..

Swells your spark plug, when you start it next time, BAM oil will come in when plug is warmed up.. The fact you had a shitty exhaust in the 1st place is what started it.. I personally didnt have my exhaust on. just the main headers..

Now you know for next time i guess.. glad you got it sorted and are in action again...