Rough running TRX

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Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:30 pm

Hi guys im hoping you lot can put me on to something here...

Ive got my trx up and running and finally had it on the road for a quick 20mile spin.

Problem is it feels quite rough and vibratey whilst riding, and it feels like it doesnt even have the power of my old diversion 600.

At lights when warm it wants to stall (could just be the idle needs increasing) but the idle is also quite lumpy and can fluctuate 500rpm.

I think i have all the hoses on the right way round but i may check again, has anyone any further info?

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Killerwhale » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:35 pm

Thom wrote:Hi guys im hoping you lot can put me on to something here...

Ive got my trx up and running and finally had it on the road for a quick 20mile spin.

Problem is it feels quite rough and vibratey whilst riding, and it feels like it doesnt even have the power of my old diversion 600.

At lights when warm it wants to stall (could just be the idle needs increasing) but the idle is also quite lumpy and can fluctuate 500rpm.

I think i have all the hoses on the right way round but i may check again, has anyone any further info?
When warm...quick twist on the throttle and it should go back dead on idle again...if chasing up high - to lean and if dropping and almost stalling - to rich.
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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:40 pm

Hey mate, thanks for that, theres no stability in the revs after revving on leaving the bike, it bounces about all over the place, and like i say the power feels really low conpared to what i expected.

I do have a K and N panel filter and race cans but its been said thats perfect for the trx on standard jetting.

I couldnt tell you about the jets but the bike has 28kmiles.

May be worth stripping them down and having a look?

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Killerwhale » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:44 pm

Thom wrote:Hey mate, thanks for that, theres no stability in the revs after revving on leaving the bike, it bounces about all over the place, and like i say the power feels really low conpared to what i expected.

I do have a K and N panel filter and race cans but its been said thats perfect for the trx on standard jetting.

I couldnt tell you about the jets but the bike has 28kmiles.

May be worth stripping them down and having a look?
Hmm, check the choke first...IIRC some has had problems with a stuck choke...then it will be struggling when warmed up!

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:46 pm

ive just replaced the cable and all parts appear to move freely and are well lubed!

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Killerwhale » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:49 pm

Thom wrote:ive just replaced the cable and all parts appear to move freely and are well lubed!
Ok, i´d double check it as it´s an easy thing...probably very worn tubes/needles then.

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:53 pm

Cheers, could it possibly be kinked vacuum hoses from the inlets to the fuel tap/vacuum pump?

I'm thinking my RHS cylinder may have a kinked pipe now that ive scoured the forum?

Or maybe i need to strip and clean the carbs thoroughly...

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by trixynut » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:02 pm

I'd first check you hoses for kinks plus the tank breather hose as they are the easiest things to check. Could be a kinky pipe leading to fuel starvation.

After that, probably emulsion tubes which tend to go around 30k miles.

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:15 pm

could i ask if anyone knows which vacuum hose connects where as ive had problems trying to find a diagram or figure out the order.

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Killerwhale » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:21 pm

Thom wrote:could i ask if anyone knows which vacuum hose connects where as ive had problems trying to find a diagram or figure out the order.
Aren´t they so short you can´t put them wrong!? Either way one to pump and one to open up the fueltap up...

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:48 pm

My problem comes from the fact one of mine had been cut and rejoined in the past (i think i may replace this with clear tubing i have lying around). So i dont quite know what goes where, somewhat trial and error.

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by NWS870R » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:51 pm

L/h inlet stub to pump, r/h to small connector on tap if i remember correctly?
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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by Thom » Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:42 am

I've now noticed ive developed a fuel leak since its maiden voyage and having filled the tank full.

Hopefully its something simple like a stuck float valve but we'll see in a few hours

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by alextrx850 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:38 am

make sure that you DONT.. have the fuel tap on PRIMARY setting [horizontal] as you might find an engine full of fuel ..if you have a carb problem that is...the primary setting is to be used when the carbs have been run out of fuel all together and need to be replenished as soon as possible ...to be used with caution with some worn carbs these days...

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Re: Rough running TRX

Post by phuk72 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:12 pm

alextrx850 wrote:make sure that you DONT.. have the fuel tap on PRIMARY setting [horizontal] as you might find an engine full of fuel ..if you have a carb problem that is...the primary setting is to be used when the carbs have been run out of fuel all together and need to be replenished as soon as possible ...to be used with caution with some worn carbs these days...
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