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24-10-11, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Back firing, flames out the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
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I charged up the battery on the 1999 SV and started it for the first time. Took a while to start and then spluttered a bit and sort of ran on one cylinder with the other back firing badly and I do mean badly with gunshot style bangs and even flames out of the race can! Is this typical or anything or sounds like a common fault with SVs? I'm guessing this is something electrical? I thought I kept my manual when I sold my last SV but can't find it anywhere. So I'll have to buy another Haynes. Until I get that I dont have specs to check things for. Any help greatly appreciated. |
24-10-11, 05:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
Which cylinder is it running on? My guess is it's running on the rear so any unburned fuel is being spat directly down the front down pipe. It's then getting ignited, hence the bangs. The front plug is a bit of a cow to get to, you need to drop the rad to get full access. I would certainly look at the plugs first.
As far as the popping and banging goes, even in normal running circumstances they all do it to some degree. Mine does it usually when hot. It looks pretty cool, even better with the baffle removed so you get the full flame thrower effect, especially when it's getting dark out. My mate followed me home from Squires a few weeks ago after dark and commented how impressive it looked. |
24-10-11, 06:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
Well both downpipes were hot, or at least I couldn't tell which one was cooler?It has sat about a bit though. This is just with me starting it up and not riding it, although I dont think i'd even be able to pull away like it is as it is that bad. I've taken thursday of to have a good look at it and plan to pulll teh carbs and give them a clean and check the plungers. But with all that backfiring I wonder if its not more electrical than fuel related?
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24-10-11, 07:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
Just started it up and let it tick over. The front cylinder isn't firing at all on idle. So at least i know which cylinder is at fault.
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24-10-11, 07:32 PM | #5 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
Sorry for the late reply, how old are the plugs and have you got a fender extender fitted?
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24-10-11, 07:35 PM | #6 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
I've only just bought it and it has been sitting around for a while. No fender extenda fitted and it hasn't been ridden for at least 5 months. I sprayed some WD40 up the little drain hole on the front cylinder to make sure it was clear and not full of water but it didn't solve anything.
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24-10-11, 07:37 PM | #7 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
Possibly water in carb, stuck float or enrichment plunger or bad plug.
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24-10-11, 07:40 PM | #8 |
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24-10-11, 07:45 PM | #9 |
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Re: Back firing, flame sout the exhaust etc, where do I start looking?
If it's kept outside that's pretty likely suspect.
Also likely to be a complete git to get the drain screw to move. Personally I would pull carbs off as they could probably do with some lovin'
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