Curvy runs badly in the wet.

[Jaymagpie]

Hi I got 02 curvy had it 11 yrs covered over 50,000 miles with out missing a beat . But jst recently been riding in the rain and it feels like it's fireing on one cylinder the 1st time it happend I booked it into my local dealer who said carbs furred up and problem was solved ran lovely but 2 weeks down the line heavy rain again and same prob can't b furred up again . I checked carbs ( sprayed carb cleaner In , cleaned k&n air filter changed plugs but still running like a dog can it b water got into pistons ??? I've got booked in again but I'd like to see I can sought it myself any ideas

[Bibio]

wet front plug. do you have a mudguard extender fitted?

[Matt-EUC]

get a needle or very small drill bit and clean out the drain hole on the right side (as you're sat on the bike) of the front cylinder. Will also help if you remove and dry the plug.

[Jaymagpie]

Thanks does a fender extender really help !thanks bibio

[Matt-EUC]

Fender extender massively reduces the possibility of this happening again.


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[Jaymagpie]

I'll have a look at the spark plug and try the weep hole thanks for that I let ya know how I get on cheers matt euc

[Jaymagpie]

I look into getting mud guard extender then thanks for help

[Red ones]

If you are popping the front plug out then slap some Vaseline around the HT lead when you put it back in.

Also at that age, lift the tank and look for the wiring connector on the LHS of the tank. It appears to have just a bunch of wires at the bottom and looks like a square black box. The top can be lifted off revealing the connectors. By 11 years it can be a little corroded inside, but a quick clean some Vaseline and raw rapid in insulation tape can work wonders.

[Jaymagpie]

Thanks I'll have a look that aswell I got myself a busy day tomorrow !