Quote from: red98 on 08 November 2012, 09:24:36 amQuote from: cnw180 on 07 November 2012, 11:03:04 pmI will try the filter back in at the weekend and let you know how I get on.I just had a thought though. A friend checked the bike out for me a few weeks ago and commented that 1 cylinder was running hotter than the others (down pipe was noticeably hotter from startup). The other three cylinders were running a little rich(petrol smell) I will check the plugs at the weekend to to confirm this. Anyway a lean mixture would get even leaner with a new filter, so I wonder if one cylinder is too lean at high rpm and is causing the stuttering? assume a carb balance may be the simple answer as in the long term, I cant simply stick the old, clogged filter back in, to force the bike to run rich.Does this sound plausible though?? ummmmmm .....not sure about that ......start by swaping the filter...i dont think thats the problem but once swaped you can forget about it .....balancing the carbs is always a good thing do you know when it was last done ? .....well, checked the plugs and ht leads, bit of wd40 applied. Left New air filter in place as I noticed the rubber cover over the airfilter casing had snagged over the air intake, possibly restricting the airflow. Assuming the engine needs a huge "gulp" of air when the throttle opens, this may have been an issue. Will test ride before putting old filter back in.Bike fired up fine, needed a bit of choke, normally doesnt! Idling ok, just a tiny bit lumpy...Will post back later!!
Quote from: cnw180 on 07 November 2012, 11:03:04 pmI will try the filter back in at the weekend and let you know how I get on.I just had a thought though. A friend checked the bike out for me a few weeks ago and commented that 1 cylinder was running hotter than the others (down pipe was noticeably hotter from startup). The other three cylinders were running a little rich(petrol smell) I will check the plugs at the weekend to to confirm this. Anyway a lean mixture would get even leaner with a new filter, so I wonder if one cylinder is too lean at high rpm and is causing the stuttering? assume a carb balance may be the simple answer as in the long term, I cant simply stick the old, clogged filter back in, to force the bike to run rich.Does this sound plausible though?? ummmmmm .....not sure about that ......start by swaping the filter...i dont think thats the problem but once swaped you can forget about it .....balancing the carbs is always a good thing do you know when it was last done ?
I will try the filter back in at the weekend and let you know how I get on.I just had a thought though. A friend checked the bike out for me a few weeks ago and commented that 1 cylinder was running hotter than the others (down pipe was noticeably hotter from startup). The other three cylinders were running a little rich(petrol smell) I will check the plugs at the weekend to to confirm this. Anyway a lean mixture would get even leaner with a new filter, so I wonder if one cylinder is too lean at high rpm and is causing the stuttering? assume a carb balance may be the simple answer as in the long term, I cant simply stick the old, clogged filter back in, to force the bike to run rich.Does this sound plausible though??
Was the new filter a Hi-Flo one by any chance?
I had one like that, and i think it was also red98 too, and i never really thought too much about it until i swapped it for the K&N filter about how ill fitting it was.The K&N made a really tight, fitted seal whereas the other one probably had about 5mm play around it.I doubt very much at all that it's anything to do with the year of the bike.I would seriously recommend getting a K&N filter though, you can really notice the bike breathing better, and you only need to buy the one as they're guaranteed for a million miles, and you don't even need to clean it for the first 50,000 miles!£30 on Ebay.
I really should apply for a job in the K&N marketing department........
Just ordered one as I didn't change the filter earlier in the year when I changed oil and plugs. The last K&N filter I ordered was 4 off the little cone filters for my Honda 400Four in the mid 80's.Andy
I remember being pillion on an X7 once heading towards a humpback bridge followed by a tight right hander I was punching the pilot to slow down but all I could hear was his laughing Anyway we were home before the pursuing 250LC and CBX550. Those were the days and I don't miss them at all..............away camping every weekend straight from the pub into the tent and then back in the pub, no why would i miss it Andy
Happy Christmas to you, how's the bike?AndySent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk 2
I think you were quoting something about newton and laws of physics if I remember correctly^-^Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk 2Andy
Hey red, any more news or has swmbo been keeping you busy?