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Re: running lumpy - CaptainCazador - 22-01-17
OP If you've recently bought the bike a full service wouldn't be a bad idea.
Soak the plugs though with some penetrating fluid at least a few days prior to extraction and if one feels particularly tight there's only one way it's coming out and that's in two halves.
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 22-01-17
OK so I'm working through shit within my technical capabilities so in the realms of this going to the garage soon I thought I will at least take a look at the TPS, being as I haven't had much luck so far I was full expecting a 3000 reading, much to my relief I got a 10000, pheeeeeew. So I have at least managed to sort that focking problem myself. As per usual pics attached
albeit shit ones but they shiw the 10000 and 5000 readings just about
Re: running lumpy - bandit - 22-01-17
Change the plugs first or do as said previously switch two plugs around to see if a different downpipe remains cooler.
Re: running lumpy - darrsi - 23-01-17
Were you sitting on a spinning washing machine when you took those photos? :lol
Re: running lumpy - BBROWN1664 - 23-01-17
The TPS check wont show 3K. Where did you get that number from?
It's either 0, 5 or 10K.
Re: running lumpy - darrsi - 23-01-17
(23-01-17, 02:37 PM)BBROWN1664 link Wrote: The TPS check wont show 3K. Where did you get that number from?
It's either 0, 5 or 10K.
Think he meant he was "expecting" a 3K reading, as in faulty, because of his luck so far.
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 23-01-17
I read somewhere if it read 3k it was a TPS fault?? not sure where, i hear 0 and 10k meant it needed adjusting and 5k was ok. As for the photos they are shocking, not sure what was going on there hahah.
Re: running lumpy - Fazerider - 23-01-17
(23-01-17, 03:32 PM)darrenc link Wrote: ... As for the photos they are shocking, not sure what was going on there hahah.Not enough light. Nobody can hand-hold a camera steady for a 6 second exposure.
Anyway, back to the bike... why not try the easy things first?
Adjusting the TPS is a good thing to do once you've sorted the problem out but it was never going to be the cause of it.
1. Trim the HT leads.
2. If that doesn't work try swapping the plug caps (JUST the caps) between plugs 1 and 4, if the fault moves to Cylinder 4 then get some straight NGK replacements.
3. Try a new plug
4. Get the carbs off and clean them.
5. Reset the idle and adjust the TPS.
Re: running lumpy - BBROWN1664 - 23-01-17
before step 4 above, try balancing the carbs. May just be badly adjusted.
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 23-01-17
I don't own a carb tune unfortunately, and I don't want to start cutting stuff (ht leads etc) in case I make a complete hash of it. I'm going to take it to a local garage tomorrow who I have used multiple times before so trust them. What I will do is say it may simply be a dud plug or lead cap, if it isn't either of those its likely to be something carb related such as blocked jet etc. If it is carb related I might ask them to clean the carbs out and balance for me at same time
I need this focking bike running sweet as a but for two weeks time as it will then become my only means of transport for my daily commute in my new job. If the garage can't sort it then I may need to call upon my experienced foccers to wither come to my aid in West Yorkshire or I can ride to someone as long as it isn't too far away and compensate via means of beer, pub lunch out and beer or good old cash and I will hopefully learn a thing or two in the process as well
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 24-01-17
Ok bike booked in, garage phoned, new set of plugs going in and the carb is being ultrasonically cleaned (do they get sonic the hedgehog round for that) anyway it should be ready for me to pick up tomorrow and im hoping it will run as sweet as a nut
thanks for everyones help in the forum and im sure you will be hearing from me again with other bike and none bike related troubles. You are all such a helpful bunch of Foccers i might even manage to get out on a ride out with a few of you in the future, i live in Gods own County so am never too far from a good ride
Re: running lumpy - Fazer99 - 24-01-17
(24-01-17, 02:49 PM)darrenc link Wrote: Ok bike booked in, garage phoned, new set of plugs going in and the carb is being ultrasonically cleaned (do they get sonic the hedgehog round for that) anyway it should be ready for me to pick up tomorrow and im hoping it will run as sweet as a nut
Hope you manage to get it all sorted.
Just out of interest How much is it roughly for the Ultrasonic carb cleaning?
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 24-01-17
Will let you know tomorrow, hopefully they wont have my pants down :lol
Re: running lumpy - bandit - 24-01-17
Hopefully it's just the plugs then.[img alt=Smile]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/img]
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 24-01-17
It's both, plugs and cars gunked up, guess thats because the previous owner had it sat for month and months on end with very little to no petrol in the tank and now i have the bike and have been out on it its sucked said crap through and generally made the bike a little poorly, all in all a new set of plugs and the carbs cleaned and balanced will be a peace of mind for me as i will be relying on this as my commuter for my new job in two weeks time
Re: running lumpy - YamFazFan - 24-01-17
(24-01-17, 03:32 PM)Fazer99 link Wrote: Just out of interest How much is it roughly for the Ultrasonic carb cleaning?
When I had my carbs ultrasonically cleaned, along with a new set of spark plugs it came to a total of £187:58
That was 3 hours labour + £26:32 for the plugs + 2 'sundries' at £2 each (whatever they were?! :lol) & £31:26 VAT.
It felt like riding a brand new bike home that day, so I was well chuffed with the result.
Hope you have a similar outcome darrenc.
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 25-01-17
Garage called, £120 all in, new plugs, carbs ultrasonically cleaned and balanced, can't wait to pick it up
Re: running lumpy - Fazer99 - 25-01-17
(25-01-17, 12:34 PM)darrenc link Wrote: Garage called, £120 all in, new plugs, carbs ultrasonically cleaned and balanced, can't wait to pick it up
Hope it's sorted the problem.
What garage did you take it to? as I'm thinking of getting mine done and most of the garages near me are quoting around the £200+ mark and I don't really want to shell out that kind of dosh.
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 25-01-17
Here's the address 30 W Parade, Halifax HX1 2TE
Re: running lumpy - darrenc - 25-01-17
They are called Grizzlies motorcycles