Weired Problem

that is quite similar to my problem but mine is is lower gears and lower spead and trying to climb a small hill is a pain in the B*tt

Originally Posted by ranathari

What are the symptoms of carb icing? Every time I've been on the motorway lately, I've noticed my 01 SVS being a pain when accelerating from 70 to 80 or 90. I roll the throttle open and the bike just doesn't respond (yes, I am in the right gear) but after a big delay (3-5 mins) the bike suddenly lunges forward and rapidly accelerates. The loss of smooth acceleration's only started with the recent cold and wet weather, which is why I was thinking carb icing.

That's carb icing.

Ive had carbs re-balanced and new plugs front and rear to be safe front plug was a bit grubby. ive received my fender extenda today in the post so i shall put that on tommorow. is there a good tool to make getting the front plug out easier.I tried using bits and bobs from tool kit that came with bike but its not much fun. im worried that he just changed plugs and as a result its cost me £70 labour for £10 - £15 parts. he may be telling the truth about the carbs but i dont know how to check. bike is running much better though.

[yorkie_chris]

If it seems a bit smoother at low speed then they're balanced

it does feel that way so maybe he is true to his word.

[yorkie_chris]

Should have stayed and watched

i couldnt i had to go to work. i dropped the bike off yesterday then picked it up today. He seems trustworthy. he doesnt rub his chin when i turn up on my bike. im havin the rear pad or pads changed tommorow as its on its last legs and he was honest enough to say the front ones didnt need changing.