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stuartb

22-09-16 06:12 PM

Birmingham Owners

Is there anyone in the Birmingham area that would be willing to have a quick look/ride of my bike and give me some advice on the engine?

garynortheast

24-09-16 08:46 AM

Re: Birmingham Owners

I'm a bit far away but what seems to be wrong?

stuartb

25-09-16 06:17 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

It's rattlier than I think it ought to be, and the throttle seems quite lumpy.

garynortheast

25-09-16 09:05 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

Year and model?

stuartb

26-09-16 09:43 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

'99 naked curvy.

garynortheast

26-09-16 11:21 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

The first things I'd do would be cleaning or replacing the air filter, replace the plugs and then balance the carbs. While you're at it, oil the throttle cables and linkages. If it's still lumpy and rattly after that, come back and let us know.

stuartb

02-10-16 09:55 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

Thanks. Plugs and air filter were changes about 500 miles ago, so I'll concentrate on the carbs and throttle.

stuartb

11-07-17 05:57 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

Long story short, one of the screws in the front carb had come loose. I believe that it was found inside the float chamber, leading to some intermittent fuel starvation.

Had the bike back for just over a week, and it's been going nicely.

maviczap

11-07-17 08:30 PM

Re: Birmingham Owners

Weird, that's a new one on me

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