New Cobbadignition - first impression

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New Cobbadignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:35 am

Thanks to Cobbadiggabuddyblooo, I now have a new, programmable ignitor unit in my TRX. Firstly, sincere thanks to him for the installation and set-up.
Initially, on leaving his place I thought there was no difference at all through the 40kph and 60kph zones, but after opening the taps a little on the bridge and after, the difference was noticeable.

The bike cleared it's throat and was definitely smoother. I didn't really see the whole picture until I hit traffic lights and corners... :-) Now, after riding it to work for a couple of days I can say that the throttle-jerk when twisting on and off is all but gone, the smell of petrol when within 10 feet of the bike is no longer there, gear-changes are a great deal smoother, and power delivery and firing seems much less chunky and rough.
All-in-all, without having had a decent ride yet, I can certainly vouch for these systems and reckon yer a mug if you don't get one!
Thanks, Cobba!

Step 1 (ingnition) complete. Next Friday
Step 2 (new carby kits) will be done, and
Step 3, K&N air filter is in the mail!

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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Fri Nov 07, 2014 3:16 am

Well unfortunately, after having to switch to reserve fuel after 187 klms, I can report that the new ignition has not made a difference on fuel consumption.
Today I've had the carby kits installed and my bike mech. thinks the emulsion tubes were slightly oval (worn). There were two small o-rings missing (not sure from where, but were replaced from the kit) which should have increased air intake (and made it run leaner), and two other washers (two together in each carb.) were upside-down. I'm hoping now I'll have better fuel consumption but I don't pick the bike up until later today.

I guess if I'm still getting around 10 klms to the litre after this, then I'll have to look further into it. Maybe I'm riding in too-low gears. I'm not using third until I do over 70 kph. Is that normal? It feels right.
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by Con Rod » Fri Nov 07, 2014 6:23 am

wreckage wrote:Well unfortunately, after having to switch to reserve fuel after 187 klms, I can report that the new ignition has not made a difference on fuel consumption.
No, it wouldnt really, aside from a mild improvement as a result of being able to change up sooner.
wreckage wrote:Today I've had the carby kits installed and my bike mech. thinks the emulsion tubes were slightly oval (worn). There were two small o-rings missing (not sure from where, but were replaced from the kit) which should have increased air intake (and made it run leaner), and two other washers (two together in each carb.) were upside-down. I'm hoping now I'll have better fuel consumption but I don't pick the bike up until later today.
there are 2 small o-rings in the fuel screw hole, it is easy to remove the fuel screw and leave the orings there wi6l
wreckage wrote:I guess if I'm still getting around 10 klms to the litre after this, then I'll have to look further into it. Maybe I'm riding in too-low gears. I'm not using third until I do over 70 kph. Is that normal? It feels right.
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you should not be getting worse than about 15 - 20km per litre. 10 is terrible. Do a search for carb set up
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:54 am

Con Rod wrote:you should not be getting worse than about 15 - 20km per litre. 10 is terrible. Do a search for carb set up
Thanks for the comments, Con Rod. Really appreciated. I've re-visited a bike mechanic up here in Brisbane who's been in the business nearly 40 years and although he's a Kwaka nut (I used to have a Kwaka 750 four), he's pretty damned cluey re. Japanese bikes. He told me he had to re-balance the carbies today after putting in the kits, and to me (a complete numpty when it comes to things like that) that sounds like; "I've done everything possible to make the things work properly."

But like me, his eyesight is a little worse for wear. ;-) To both of us, one of the old emulsion tubes looks decidedly oval, if not almost triangular, but I've tried powerful lighting, magnifying glasses, you name it, and it's REALLY difficult to tell with the naked eye. I've tried to photograph them but failed miserably.

I've filled the tank again and set the clock to zero, so we'll see how it goes. One thing... the manual says 18 litres plus 3.5 litres in reserve and today after doing 10 klms on reserve I could fit only 16 litres into the tank. I was astride the bike and shook the bloody thing from side-to-side and back-and-forth but there was no more room for any more fuel. I may have had a couple of beers, but this to me seems odd. ;-)

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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:59 am

18litre total so 14.5l plus 3.5l reserve :wink:
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:05 am

cobbadiggabuddyblooo wrote:18litre total so 14.5l plus 3.5l reserve :wink:
See? Told you I was a numpty. :-)
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:14 am

Another good run today with a few lads With a Zx1400 cbr600, tricoloure 1098 Ducati. A 350km day up over Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious then down the other side and off to Somerset dam and refuel and feed at Kilkoy. Time for a chinwag and feed with a few others on 900 tripple, flash new BMW and another kwaka .
Then back toad to Woodford and over Mt Mee then down the range to Morayfield .

I know Danny is keen for a run one day through the week next week as is Rod so if your up for a 350-500km days fun .. I'll keep you posted.
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by cobbadiggabuddyblooo » Fri Nov 07, 2014 10:34 am

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Todays motley crew.
After Mt Nebo and Glorious it was time to swap bikes around and they where all keen to have a go on the trx.
2 had the privilege so I had a fang on the ZX1400 (I felt like santa on his slay, comfy ride but the trx was all over it till 180kph)
The cbr600 had some nice suspension mods and held the road really well. Sounded like a leaf blower :lol: :lol: just a shame the brakes could do with an upgrade.But nice for an old dog.
Brian who owned the CBR was sold on the TRX so he's on the hunt for 1 now..
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:12 am

Count me in for the next run. Unfortunately, I have to go to work during the weeks. :-( I do have Friday 14th and Monday 17th off, though. ;-)

Let me know if there's anything planned.

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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by Rod.s » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:32 pm

wreckage wrote:Count me in for the next run. Unfortunately, I have to go to work during the weeks. :-( I do have Friday 14th and Monday 17th off, though. ;-)

Let me know if there's anything planned.

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Brian Monday the 17th looks good! and any day next week except Friday, I've got painters coming over and I need to be here to hold their hands :lol:
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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by Rod.s » Sat Nov 08, 2014 1:33 pm

cobbadiggabuddyblooo wrote:Another good run today with a few lads With a Zx1400 cbr600, tricoloure 1098 Ducati. A 350km day up over Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious then down the other side and off to Somerset dam and refuel and feed at Kilkoy. Time for a chinwag and feed with a few others on 900 tripple, flash new BMW and another kwaka .
Then back toad to Woodford and over Mt Mee then down the range to Morayfield .

I know Danny is keen for a run one day through the week next week as is Rod so if your up for a 350-500km days fun .. I'll keep you posted.



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Re: New Cobbignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:46 am

Wow... Now I know why you guys prefer to ride during the week. Just did a Mt. Glorious run the quick way - up and back through The Gap, and where did all those freakin' cyclists come from??!? Jeeez.. I'm all for environmentally-friendly transport, but two-abreast on blind corners? Really, people. [-X

I must say the new needles and tubes have made a difference. Coupled with the cobbadignition the bike is so much smoother than when I bought it.

Anyway... fun's over. Now to lube the chain, put in my newly-arrived K&N and mow the grass and weeds. Looking forward to the Marquez/Miller shootout tonight, too!

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Re: New Cobbadignition - first impression

Post by wreckage » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:12 am

Well, the new jets and tubes seems to have worked. My latest tankful (Mt Glorious and city commuting) saw 15.2 Klm/litre. That means that a highway run will see better again. <happy dance>

Is anybody planning an early morning ride on Monday 17th in Brisbane?
7am start so the afternoon is free?

Also, these USB cameras are selling cheaply today - 5M WATERPROOF USB2.0 SNAKE TUBE CAMERA
http://www.hubsin.com/item/8247/

$ 15.80 plus Postage: $ 6.80

Could be handy for the difficult-to-see maintenance jobs. I've grabbed one. If the quality is crap then $23 isn't much to lose.

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Re: New Cobbadignition - first impression

Post by Rod.s » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:38 am

wreckage wrote:Well, the new jets and tubes seems to have worked. My latest tankful (Mt Glorious and city commuting) saw 15.2 Klm/litre. That means that a highway run will see better again. <happy dance>

Is anybody planning an early morning ride on Monday 17th in Brisbane?
7am start so the afternoon is free?

Also, these USB cameras are selling cheaply today - 5M WATERPROOF USB2.0 SNAKE TUBE CAMERA
http://www.hubsin.com/item/8247/

$ 15.80 plus Postage: $ 6.80

Could be handy for the difficult-to-see maintenance jobs. I've grabbed one. If the quality is crap then $23 isn't much to lose.

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Yes, there should be four+ bikes, for a good days ride. Looking at recreating the damn dam ride, Just keep that day free and I'll PM you the details laster today :D
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Re: New Cobbadignition - first impression

Post by Rod.s » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:02 pm

I'm out for Monday as the weather is going to be bloody hot! Not a good idea to wear black, ride a black bike and ride on a black road in 40+ heat :roll:
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