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Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:57 pm
by keithyscbr
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

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:36 pm
by richyrd5
You might need to clean carbs out.if its been stood for a few months.carbs are probally gummed up..

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:43 pm
by keithyscbr
I thought it would be carbs mate wouldnt have a clue were to start to be honest mate

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:15 pm
by richyrd5
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.

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:25 pm
by keithyscbr
Brill thanks mate i will have a go ive got a haynes so i will follow that thanks for the input

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 7:55 pm
by richyrd5
No probs.if you got a haynes thats good.least it shows pics..so you should be ok.above all...enjoy it!!

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:56 pm
by keithyscbr
Will do thanks again mate

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:37 pm
by gullarm
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.

Re: Downpipe cold ?

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:58 pm
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