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04-11-08, 11:28 AM | #1 |
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Weired Problem
Had to ride bike under the strand underpass this morning in central london and on the way back up the slope whilst giving it a bit of welly my bike coughed and spluttered and then became very slow and had lack of power. im wondering if this is a water issue as it chucked it down on the way home lastnight. this has happened to me last week after going down a hill. when i got back on the level it ran a bit spluttery?.
Any ideas?.Ive recently had oil issues and found that to be a little bit of ouil had found its way into the airbox and after a good clean it was fine. |
04-11-08, 11:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: Weired Problem
50p on water in the plug.
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04-11-08, 11:57 AM | #3 |
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Re: Weired Problem
Wouldn't the 50p fall off whilst riding though? especially if he's giving it welly?
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04-11-08, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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ok i will have to see how it runs when i start her up when i go home tonight. should i get some of the magic spray from maplins or just replace the cap?.
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04-11-08, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: Weired Problem
Little bit of WD40 up the drain hole to clear the moisture for the moment. Can send you some silicon grease no problem when i get some baggies.
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04-11-08, 12:28 PM | #6 | |
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Have you got a Fender Extender, they can help? |
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04-11-08, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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what smear some grease on the top of the plug or inside the cap? sorry to be so non techie chaps.
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04-11-08, 12:50 PM | #8 |
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Around the rubber ridged thing on the top of the cap so it makes a seal with the head
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Sorry, my fault as I should have written that in the first place. |
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04-11-08, 01:22 PM | #10 |
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Re: Weired Problem
cheers guys i will give it a go.
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