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Xb9r_04
| | Posted on Friday, January 09, 2009 - 01:55 pm: | 
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looking for any advice on this one
was driving at 70mph on the motorway and the bike cut out fuse blown
long story short wiring fault
got that fixed 
but now i have stored for winter im having problems starting again ??
first thought battery
next spark plugs
any other suggestions ???
love from sunny ( haha ) Glasgow, Scotland |
Xb9r_04
| | Posted on Friday, January 09, 2009 - 02:00 pm: |
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oh i have an K&N filter and stage 2 exhaust on the bike
do i have to get it retuned to suit
it was on the bike when i bought it |
Sparky
| | Posted on Friday, January 09, 2009 - 11:33 pm: |
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Please explain starting problems in more detail, specifically, does it not crank or does it crank but not fire, not even a pop or pffft?
If it cranks but doesn't fire, check the spark plugs to see if they are wet-fouled.
If the plugs are OK, remember to not touch the throttle when trying to start it as the EFI is programmed to supply the proper amount of air for the amount of cold enrichment it applies. |
Xb9r_04
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 11:08 am: |
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thanks sparky
the bike turns over no problem but it didnt fire up
the problem is the plugs
i have found out that they have NEVER been changed as the last owner didnt change them and the last service in the book was its first
it looks a bit of a fiddle to get them out though
any tips |
Bombardier
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 05:36 pm: |
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Ring open end for front plug after taking off scoop.
Wobble socket on rear after taking off airbox assembly.
Remove plug leads with plug pliers.
Replace leads for peace of mind. They are not expensive at all.
Wipe a smear of electrical grease on the inside of the plug boots before putting them back on.
Makes it easier to put on and stops water getting in. |
Xb9r_04
| | Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 06:01 pm: |
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cheers bobardier
awaiting delivery of new plugs from trojan horse and will fit them asap
( hopefully this is all it needs )
thanks again for your help
Andy |
Xb9r_04
| | Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 06:40 pm: |
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bike is now running fine
thanks for your help guys
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