Downpipe cold ?

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keithyscbr
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Downpipe cold ?

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Hi guys
Just started my bike after a few mths and no 1 cylinder downpipe is not warming up anywere as hot as the other 3 but bike seems to be ticking over and reving up ok any ideas
richyrd5
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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You might need to clean carbs out.if its been stood for a few months.carbs are probally gummed up..
keithyscbr
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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I thought it would be carbs mate wouldnt have a clue were to start to be honest mate
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Hmm.not easy to explain what to do.but its easy enough...take tank of.airbox of.remember where all pipes/bolts go(take pics on fone if you have to)of with carbs.undo the floatchambers.clean them out(one at a time).put it back together!!shop is going to charge at least 2 hours labour(£70)..so have a go.
keithyscbr
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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Brill thanks mate i will have a go ive got a haynes so i will follow that thanks for the input
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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No probs.if you got a haynes thats good.least it shows pics..so you should be ok.above all...enjoy it!!
keithyscbr
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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Will do thanks again mate
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

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I would be tempted to take it for a blast, get the revs up and it may free itself.

Could be a sticking float, you could also try emptying the float bowel of fuel.

I would try a few things before taking it apart, the fuel bowel can easily be emptied with a longish screwdriver.

If its getting hot but not as hot as the others ( spray water on them to check ), they probably need balancing.
keithyscbr
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Re: Downpipe cold ?

Post by keithyscbr »

Brill thanks for the input mate ive just got a set of plugs to put in so hopefully that and a good run will sort it

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