Guest Swagman Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Has the bike had a good long run since it was recommissioned, it will need to have a good long run getting it up to temperature, the smoke could be the rings are still slightly stuck in the piston which should release with use, the miss fire may also clear up with a good ride once you get it off choke the smoke may clear also, plus in these temperatures a lot coming out of the pipe could be condensation, basically it needs to be ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, gymwitch said: Doing a lot of smoking. Its been running for 10 mins. Had a bit of bother starting it but i think theres a sweet spot with choke ect...that i need to fathom because when you get it right she's away. How long would you leave it ticking over? Clearly i cant ride it yet. Any advice is much appreciated as always. Funny really cos now i feel ive bitten off more than i can chew. are you sure that smoke isn't steam as it has been standing for a fair while it could be that plus you have started it in the cold weather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi @gymwitch, I would say like @skyrider @Tiggie, say it's probably only condensation, but i also think that the motor sounds like it's misfiring at the bottom end like @WD-40 said. When you did the carbs did your friend balance them, and also did she play with the mixture screw's when putting them back together? A little trick I use sometimes is when I first fire up a engine, after 10 seconds or so, shut motor off and carefully touch the top of header pipes, they should all be the same heat! If they are different then you will have to figure out which ones need to be either richened up or leaned down, the hottest is lean, coolest is rich. Going to try and upload a Video of mine starting this morning, not been started or run for about 8-10 weeks!! and never done any video uploads!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Well That never worked!!! Sorry @gymwitch. Edited January 1, 2021 by oldgrump trying to upload a video! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Smoke looks fine, may be a bit dark which is probably down to running on choke. It dosen't sound particularly lumpy but sat running at idle on choke it's to be expected. As said, needs a good run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi @gymwitch, hopefully this time! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 18 minutes ago, oldgrump said: Hi @gymwitch, hopefully this time! if you put your hand in front of the tail pipe when you take it away is your hand wet if so it is condensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Hi @skyrider, Yes only condensation, this is my CBR400RR, just showing @gymwitch, that she probably worried about nothing, on her CBR400RR just needs a good run out. Mine was laid up for 8 years, and now runs fine!! One other thing @gymwitch, near the end of Video I turn fuel off, then wait till pump starts clicking, before switching off. just helps starting if carbs are low on fuel. But I only use mine occasionally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Oh thanks guys. You are a great bunch @oldgrump thank you for the vid. I think im worrying over nothing. It was a bugger to start today but ive been out 3 times since and it starts first time. Thanks for those tips about the headers !!! Yes the carbs were balanced. I think my tick over need turning up listening to yours though. Thanks guys its invaluable to be able to get on here and ask questions !!! Happy new year all !!! Edited January 1, 2021 by gymwitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Have you got a battery charger? I remember being told on here not to start the engine unless I am going ride for a while (at least don’t do that too often because of the impact on the battery). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, gymwitch said: Oh thanks guys. You are a great bunch @oldgrump thank you for the vid. I think im worrying over nothing. It was a bugger to start today but ive been out 3 times since and it starts first time. Thanks for those tips about the headers !!! Yes the carbs were balanced. I think my tick over need turning up listening to yours though. Thanks guys its invaluable to be able to get on here and ask questions !!! Happy new year all !!! If you need it running around I'd be more than happy to ride down and turn its wheels for 15 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Richzx6r said: If you need it running around I'd be more than happy to ride down and turn its wheels for 15 minutes what by hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, skyrider said: what by hand Hey turning is still turning whether by hand or ICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, Richzx6r said: Hey turning is still turning whether by hand or ICE you are so right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, skyrider said: you are so right But ICE would be preferred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: But ICE would be preferred as soon as she passes her test she can take it round the trough that would be a good run for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Im not sure what the joke is about ICE ?? Would be great to have a meet up when im legally able !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, gymwitch said: Im not sure what the joke is about ICE ?? Would be great to have a meet up when im legally able !!! Internal combustion engine is ICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 01/01/2021 at 11:23, oldgrump said: Hi @gymwitch, I would say like @skyrider @Tiggie, say it's probably only condensation, but i also think that the motor sounds like it's misfiring at the bottom end like @WD-40 said. When you did the carbs did your friend balance them, and also did she play with the mixture screw's when putting them back together? A little trick I use sometimes is when I first fire up a engine, after 10 seconds or so, shut motor off and carefully touch the top of header pipes, they should all be the same heat! If they are different then you will have to figure out which ones need to be either richened up or leaned down, the hottest is lean, coolest is rich. Going to try and upload a Video of mine starting this morning, not been started or run for about 8-10 weeks!! and never done any video uploads!!! 2 pipes are hot and 2 are stone cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Seems it could be running on just 2 cylinders either for a short time after start up or all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 40 minutes ago, gymwitch said: 2 pipes are hot and 2 are stone cold you know who to ask about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Hi @gymwitch have just messaged you okay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 May I ask which pipes are cold? Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Ian Frog said: May I ask which pipes are cold? Cheers Ian 3 & 4 sitting on bike furthest two on right. Im assuming thats 3 & 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Ok have you tried swapping the coils over and checking again? Assuming the cables have sufficient slack. Just a thought. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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