Acceleration problems after changing spark plugs.
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Acceleration problems after changing spark plugs.
Morning everyone,
I recently took my bike apart to try and solve an issue I was having regarding the engine sounding rough and running at different speeds when the throttle was held in a certain position. I quickly realised that 1 of the spark plug leads was not pushed down firmly and this is what the issue was, I figured that having come this far I should go on and replace the spark plugs.
After doing this and cleaning out the air filter (with the correct cleaner and thoroughly drying after) I put the bike back together and started her up, she sounded the best she has ever sounded and idled at 1200RPM and would redline like a dream. BUT..... once you jump on her and put her under load the acceleration in pretty much the same as my Peugeot 206 1 litre, with the throttle open completely you are barely moving.
What could have caused this? I don’t understand what I could have touched to cause this problem. Ive checked the engine vacuum, fuel pipes, coil order and anything else I can think of.
Please help me, I am well beyond my own knowledge and I am hoping you guys have an idea.
Many thanks
I recently took my bike apart to try and solve an issue I was having regarding the engine sounding rough and running at different speeds when the throttle was held in a certain position. I quickly realised that 1 of the spark plug leads was not pushed down firmly and this is what the issue was, I figured that having come this far I should go on and replace the spark plugs.
After doing this and cleaning out the air filter (with the correct cleaner and thoroughly drying after) I put the bike back together and started her up, she sounded the best she has ever sounded and idled at 1200RPM and would redline like a dream. BUT..... once you jump on her and put her under load the acceleration in pretty much the same as my Peugeot 206 1 litre, with the throttle open completely you are barely moving.
What could have caused this? I don’t understand what I could have touched to cause this problem. Ive checked the engine vacuum, fuel pipes, coil order and anything else I can think of.
Please help me, I am well beyond my own knowledge and I am hoping you guys have an idea.
Many thanks
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They were cleaned with a air filter cleaning solution my father in law had in his garage, you covered the filtered with this liquid and worked it with a paintbrush, left it 15 mins then cleaned it through with warm water. Then used conpressed air to force excess water out and a dryer to evaporate any left over moisture.
I have bot not touched the carbs yet, as I didn’t know if I could be creating a new problem.
I have bot not touched the carbs yet, as I didn’t know if I could be creating a new problem.
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Right Dan, so as it is ,it will idle and rev up to the red line, but nothing under power when in gear, is that right, for some reason the carbs aren't supplying enough fuel when asked for ,take another look at the tank and fuel connections to the carbs ,could be a kinked pipe when you put the tank back
Last edited by CaBaRet; 10-29-2017 at 11:40 AM.
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Right Dan, so as it is ,it will idle and rev up to the red line, but nothing under power when in gear, is that right, for some reason the carbs aren't supplying enough fuel when asked for ,take another look at the tank and fuel connections to the carbs ,could be a kinked pipe when you put the tank back
I agree with your diagnosis that it’s probably fuel starvation, I’m wondering if mine could be a faulty fuel pump or petcock
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Same problem I’m having with my F3, it’s driving me mad, took it out today and it’s exactly the same symptoms, as soon as it’s under load at lower revs it splutters and holds back, as soon as you hit 7,000 rpm it’s fine.
I agree with your diagnosis that it’s probably fuel starvation, I’m wondering if mine could be a faulty fuel pump or petcock
I agree with your diagnosis that it’s probably fuel starvation, I’m wondering if mine could be a faulty fuel pump or petcock
Have you tried switching to reserve on the petrol tank, taking it for a run, if still the same try cleaning tank vent pipe
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