Try a higher rear tire pressure with your load.:biggrin-new:
Y^our operation was not quite a success it seems. You may need to re-bleed at a banjo bolt.
Could be a misplaced pad retaining spring--those brassy-lookin wierd-shaped ones that can easily be installed wrong or missing entirely !
If it's a Shindengen i still wouldn't trust it !!!!!! Shindengen translates into English as "You walkin' home, sucka !!" :tongue-new:
Even if you do find spark, the wires could be connected incorrectly.
0ur Rocketer is correct in stating that no fuel will (can) flow into carbs unless the pump is powered-up, so leaving on reserve is never a problem.
This kid has talent and brains in abundance !! :triumphant: I rode my first VFR ('86 700 in 1990)) for about three weeks before i dared install...
I'm no chemist, but i Xylene does soften up rubber....AS IT BREAKS IT DOWN !! What we call rubber hates a wide variety of chemicals: some make it...
Check fuel lines for cracks, including under the clamps !
YTX12 may be too tall for seat to latch down. I'm not sure. You need to test the charging system output (13.5-14.5 volts) before blaming battery....
Randy ?? C'mon, man, you're retired.........:beguiled:
OK, Gav, and to answer your question about compression readings, i'd suggest that on your COLD engine--with all plugs removed and a strong battery...
Don't eliminate the oil cooler or you could accelerate engine wear.
Not likely.
Gottta make sue both side rubber "buffers" are in place on sides of petrol tank and that tank is mounted proppaly as he above ^^suggests....
I just saw the steering stem from an '06 Yam R6: Balls !!
Bent or worn shift fork ??
Never a good idea !
The older the bike the more simple and basic it is. Shops that won't work on older bikes may be incompetent to work on ANY bikes !
Not sure i'd recommend accepting his claim that a carb adjustment would cure the "idol' problem. You'd better do a compression test before buying...
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