poor starting on cold/damp mornings - SV650.org

29-11-11, 11:46 PM

Hi
as above really, im having trouble with my curvy in the mornings or after getting wet, bike is covered overnight but when i start it in the morning it only runs on 1 cylinder ( back one i think )
this morning i had to ride to work on 1 cylinder approx 7 miles and it never cleared till i got there.

Thanks in advance

Mark

TamSV · 30-11-11, 12:12 AM

If you haven't got a fender extender, get one.

Search on here for "wet front plug syndrome" for other top tips.

30-11-11, 10:23 AM

Cheers Tam found the thread, pretty common problem then, is there anyway to get to front plug without draining/removing the the rad as ive only just changed the antifreeze ?

Mark

TamSV · 30-11-11, 10:34 AM

Remove the radiator securing bolts and jam a piece of wood or something in there to hold it away from the engine. That should give you enough clearance to get the spark plug spanner from the bikes tool kit in there.

Take it steady - that front plug will likely be nicely rusted up.

30-11-11, 11:01 AM

nice one Tam thanks very much
fingers crossed i dont end up with a snapped off plug stuck in the head , that would just about finish my day off

Biker Biggles · 30-11-11, 05:19 PM

Oh yes---Fender extenda----clear out the plug recess drain hole-----seal the ht lead rubber grommet with silicone.That usually sorts it.

29-11-11, 11:46 PM	#1
sparky68 Guest Posts: n/a	poor starting on cold/damp mornings Hi as above really, im having trouble with my curvy in the mornings or after getting wet, bike is covered overnight but when i start it in the morning it only runs on 1 cylinder ( back one i think ) this morning i had to ride to work on 1 cylinder approx 7 miles and it never cleared till i got there. Thanks in advance Mark

30-11-11, 10:23 AM	#3
sparky68 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: poor starting on cold/damp mornings Cheers Tam found the thread, pretty common problem then, is there anyway to get to front plug without draining/removing the the rad as ive only just changed the antifreeze ? Mark

30-11-11, 10:34 AM	#4
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	Re: poor starting on cold/damp mornings Remove the radiator securing bolts and jam a piece of wood or something in there to hold it away from the engine. That should give you enough clearance to get the spark plug spanner from the bikes tool kit in there. Take it steady - that front plug will likely be nicely rusted up.

30-11-11, 11:01 AM	#5
sparky68 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: poor starting on cold/damp mornings nice one Tam thanks very much fingers crossed i dont end up with a snapped off plug stuck in the head , that would just about finish my day off

30-11-11, 05:19 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: poor starting on cold/damp mornings Oh yes---Fender extenda----clear out the plug recess drain hole-----seal the ht lead rubber grommet with silicone.That usually sorts it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

30-11-11, 12:12 AM	#2
TamSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Troon, Ayrshire Posts: 1,812	If you haven't got a fender extender, get one. Search on here for "wet front plug syndrome" for other top tips.

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