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[munkygunn182]

Does anyone want a VTR1000? At the end of my tether with it. If the problem isn't spark timing then it's going in the sea.

[littleoldman2]

Nope, it would probably mean divorce.
You'll just have to man up and get on with it. Then after countless hours of toil and all of your savings it will be complete. Lets hope at that point you like it.

[munkygunn182]

It IS complete - that's the problem. Dropped the two knackered valves out, replaced them + guides + all 8 seals. Cleaned carbon from pistons while the heads were off, put it back together, re-timed it, and nothing... turns over, but won't fire. If I stick easy start in it, it combusts in the exhaust.

Going to look at ignition timing as plausible it's 180* out as timing was set from no reference point (thought done to match timing marks on crankshaft & cams gears).

If it ain't that, it's a first class ticket to the port!

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by munkygunn182

It IS complete - that's the problem. Dropped the two knackered valves out, replaced them + guides + all 8 seals. Cleaned carbon from pistons while the heads were off, put it back together, re-timed it, and nothing... turns over, but won't fire. If I stick easy start in it, it combusts in the exhaust.

Going to look at ignition timing as plausible it's 180* out as timing was set from no reference point (thought done to match timing marks on crankshaft & cams gears).

If it ain't that, it's a first class ticket to the port!

did you grind the new valves in?

did you reset the cam chain tensioners?

did you turn it over by hand first? ALWAYS turn over a rebuilt engine by hand as if it dont turn its hitting valves.

most v2 you have to set each front and back TDC so front piston at crank TDC with piston at TDC and timing marks on cams. then rear crank at TDC and rear piston at TDC and timing marks on cams. it takes two crank revolutions to complete the 4 strokes so your rear is mid way of the front so another turn of the crank to set rear. unless the book says otherwise.

[munkygunn182]

Done all of the above...but no joy. Beginning to annoy me now! 1 way trip to the sea shortly.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by munkygunn182

Done all of the above...but no joy. Beginning to annoy me now! 1 way trip to the sea shortly.

have you removed the coils at any point?

[munkygunn182]

I have...

[Bibio]

have you checked to make sure that the front is firing on the front etc.etc. check the manual to see the wiring is going to the correct coil.

have you visually checked the plugs are sparking?

what year is the VTR?

[munkygunn182]

Originally Posted by Bibio

have you checked to make sure that the front is firing on the front etc.etc. check the manual to see the wiring is going to the correct coil.

have you visually checked the plugs are sparking?

what year is the VTR?

1998 I believe. I didn't actually remove the coil packs from the bike, so believe they would be the right way round...BUT it is possible that I have the timing set 180* out, so my next move is to swap the packs over and see if vroom.

[DarrenSV650S]

Operation Loch Hunt is a go