Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 My baby is running like a 3 legged pig and sounds as rough as a bear's rear.I accept that it could be dirt in the fuel line, but it's injected and has covered over 60 miles since it ran dry.At idle (1000rpm) it will hunt up to 1200rpm now and then, and, whereas it can happily pootle at 30mph in 5th normally, it's hicoughing in 3rd.Also there's an audible clunk when the clutch engages.So;1) Could it be fuel related and will sort itself, hopefully soon?or2) Could it be nowt to do with the fuel and a new clutch is due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p260/technohamster/avatars/avatar_2669.gifHope that helps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Thanks I'll bear it in mind when Mazda start building bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Probably dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It feels like dirt because it surges, and struggles as if it's down to an erratic fuel supply.I just filled the tank up and it still got about 4 gallons left in so I don't want to drain it to flush the pipes.Fingers crossed it's not the clutch 'cos i reckon that would be MONEYGeddit - big money 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It feels like dirt because it surges, and struggles as if it's down to an erratic fuel supply.I just filled the tank up and it still got about 4 gallons left in so I don't want to drain it to flush the pipes.Fingers crossed it's not the clutch 'cos i reckon that would be MONEYGeddit - big money 8) Clutches are a doddle on a bike, the only one i've ever done took me ten minutes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Takes about 3 hours to get the freakin plastic off these buggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Takes about 3 hours to get the freakin plastic off these buggers Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Takes about 3 hours to get the freakin plastic off these buggers 10 mins to do clutch and 3 hours to fit again, thats only 6 hours 10 mins sounds more like fuel than clutch m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 So in order to rule out fuel problems do I run this tankful through and, if it hasn't improved, blow the pipes through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 So in order to rule out fuel problems do I run this tankful through and, if it hasn't improved, blow the pipes through? I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 OK then - and seeing as how I've got no choice at the moment that's what I'll do.Thanks chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Or siphon fuel from tank, clean pipes,then replace fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 You could try 1 of them fuel additive thingies that cleans injections never tried 1 myself but I have heard they work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's an idea Scod - I'll ask a mechanic who builds his own bikes & trikes, he should know.Coco - I don't have anywhere to store or dispose of that much fuel so I'll have to use it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houdini Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Once drained Id put an inline filter on to help prevent any new crud going through; anybody think thats a good or bad idea?Thats what Id do anyway bud, you got a container for your fuel? Have a gander at it to see if theres rust or owt floating about, put it through one of your famous tights to sieve it 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's a pity you're not a bit closer, para - I could have lent you a couple of jerry cans! In-line fuel filter sounds like a good option.Hope you get it cured soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I spoke to Mr Honda and he said to put some better quality fuel in it and it should clear up.I've put about 200mph on it using cleaner fuel and it still runs like a 3 legged pig - although tickover's improved.There's a smell of petrol which strongly suggests a misfire so tomorrow I shall clean/reset the plugs and see what difference that may make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 has it got fuel filter ?--then replace perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Mr Honda says it doesn't have a serviceable filter - Houdini found me a manual on-line and it's one hell of a complicated piece of machinery!I tried to check the plugs but could only reach two without dismantling all the tupperware so I'll go back to plan A and run another tankful of fuel through it and then, if nothing improves, wave the white flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 I tried to check the plugs but could only reach two . so what were they like? try super unleaded if you don't normaly or normal if you usualy use super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 That's an idea Scod - I'll ask a mechanic who builds his own bikes & trikes, he should know.Coco - I don't have anywhere to store or dispose of that much fuel so I'll have to use it up. How much fuel!! You could buy a petrol lawn mower to use the fuel up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 p.s. check breathers etc, make sure they are not kinked or blocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 How about giving it a dam good thrashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Surely a professional at a garage would be able to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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