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Old 05-10-2009, 11:35 AM
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You MAY be able to get at it with a real long flat screwdriver if it's not in there really tight. Or possibly really long needlenose pliers or something.
May have to improvise....just remember that flecks of metal in the motor is what you're trying to avoid..
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 12:32 PM
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well good news is that the guy had 1 yay so spark plug is out yippeeeeee

bad news is she is still dead ............. back firing a bike friend said it needs a shop he said it sounds like a valve is stook

arghhhhhhhhhhhh damsel in distress
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 05:40 PM
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Great news you got the plug thread out, regardless. Really great.

How does he know a valve is stuck.
Did he pull the cover?
It's possible....but....

Didn't I tell you to find a new mechanic??

Is it getting fuel and spark?
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kilgoretrout
Great news you got the plug thread out, regardless. Really great.

How does he know a valve is stuck.
Did he pull the cover?
It's possible....but....

Didn't I tell you to find a new mechanic??

Is it getting fuel and spark?
which cover ?? and yes it is gettin fuel and spark he said it just sounded like a valve is stook from the noise it was making.....................all i noticed was it backfiring but i dont know what im listening for
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 06:42 PM
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Holly chit

It may be something simple and non related to the stupid plug drama missy...

Before you go throwing a ton of cash at a bike shop....
The first thing to do is run a compression check on the cylinder that you had the plug prob with ...

Get a loan of a gauge , borrow one from a shop or even go buy one ...they have some pretty cheap ones in motor car speed accessory shops...

get back to us as soon as you do it...
 
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he said it just sounded like a valve is stook from the noise it was making.....................all i noticed was it backfiring but i dont know what im listening for
Do a compression test on the cylinder and that will tell you if its " stook "..lol
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:47 PM
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Yep, steve is right... do a compression check. Not just the cylinder with the plug problem, but all 4 of them. Testers are generally pretty cheap at most parts stores, then you'll have one. Better yet, bum one from a buddy. (wait, you guys use "bum" as we use the word "butt", right? )
Ok, just borrow one from a buddy. Even cheaper.

BTW, I was talking about the valve cover. Nevermind, though... check compression first...
 
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With all the work on the plugs, it could be as simple as the plug wires hooked up wrong. I realize not likely, but you should check to be sure.
 
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Minxy - If you want this thing looking at - send me a pm and we can sort a time out.

Been fitting new stainless downpipes and silencers to the blackbird - sound sweet.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Dean0
Minxy - If you want this thing looking at - send me a pm and we can sort a time out.

Been fitting new stainless downpipes and silencers to the blackbird - sound sweet.

ive just been told to get rid of her so im going to be left with no bike so if she goes i guess its goodbye to u all but u did manage to get me ok to go back on road .......... just ive no bike to put it in use i would buy a new one but i have to replace my 2 car engines which will cost a arm and leg so now im stuck

you have all been a great help i appriciate it hopefully this will be the end of my bad luck
 
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