If I recall correctly, his is a 1996 CBR1000F, but certainly worth looking at.

 

I will give the canned air a shot over the next few days. The bike is a 1996 cbr1000f, how do I go about diagnosing the IPG?

 

@mleanza There is a 4 Pin connector with only 2 wires in it. Should ohm out at between 460 - 580 ohms across the Yellow and White/Yellow wires. That's the only check.

 

I did some looking, the dual pulse module was eliminated in 1989 and later. His definitely would have the single, item #6.

 

I ordered (used) oem ICM and IPG. Looks like the IPG has been discontinued and I can't find anyone with a new one.

While I wait for the parts I tested the cilynders for compression and it is as follows #1 175psi, #2 170psi, #3 158psi, #4 162psi. Are these in acceptable ranges? The bike has power and for a 1996 that has 39,000miles. Can anyone confirm my compression is good/acceptable?

 

The specs for 1993-1996 CBR1000F compression is anywhere from 149-206 psi / 400rpm.

Those are all within 5% of each other. I'd say you're good.

 

I tested the compression with the bike off, carbs drained. Not sure if that is the correct way to test.

 

Also, with all spark plugs removed.

 

Yes that is correct

 

Three things for a compression test:
1. Engine hot
2. All spark plugs removed.
3. Throttle kept fully open during each cylinder test.

IMHO, those readings, if taken with the above conditions applying, suggest either that there is some wear in the piston/bore, or that some valves are not sealing correctly.

I've read that if you add a little oil into a cylinder and retake the compression reading (for a cylinder that is indicating low), you'll get one of two outcomes:
1. If the compression reading goes up, there's piston/bore wear
2. If there's no change to the low reading, there could be valve sealing issues

Food for thought.

Cheers,

Dennis