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running problem after being flooded

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:41 pm
by dave_c24
i flooded my bike a few days ago and now its not running so well.its lost its punch and once warm doesnt pull so well in any gear until around 6-7k.just gone flat.the plugs are about a year or more so could really do with changing but i just wanted to make sure it couldnt be something else.its been fine till then no settings altered carbs recently cleaned and balance.filters ok.its a 1992 nc30 vfr 400 r

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:47 pm
by w00dzy
might be worth getting the plugs out and checking the clearences and cleaning them..

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:51 pm
by dave_c24
is there anything else that could cause similar symptoms, knowing my luck it wont be that simple!lol

fingers crossed it is!!! :pray:

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:02 pm
by Drunkn Munky
Many people inc me have killed a set of plugs in our V4's by flooding them, atleast your plugs wasnt brand new :whistle:

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:22 pm
by dave_c24
ill try a new set and see what happens.

fingers crossed its that!!

cheers dave

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 12:35 am
by Cammo
Drunkn Munky wrote:atleast your plugs wasnt brand new :whistle:
Yep, done that :oops:

Re: running problem after being flooded

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 1:19 pm
by dave_c24
plugs are the cure, tick overs gone up by 500rpm and started on the button with new plugs well chuffed, cost me £60 though :(

cheers dave