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strata 1802
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Posted: Tue Aug 26th, 2008 06:28 pm | 1st Post |
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My 86 interstate wont tickover smoothly.only when above 4k will it run.was told the carbs was taken off another bike,look like some one has tried getting this old girl to run.have change plugs,air filter,fuel filter HT leads .Took it to a motorcycle engineer was told 3 cylinders was running the 4 was cutting in at times.could be vacumn probs.Any advise would be great .
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hatchetman
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 06:30 am | 2nd Post |
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Do you know which cylinder is intermittant? A good dose of sea foam might clear it up. If you dont know how old your plug boots are, replace them! they have lil resisters inside that will fail.
If your idle ports are plugged, it will run like a cow until you get near 2000 rpm than it begins to develope power.
Worst case, you might have to pull the carbs & clean them out. If you do, Take your time & you will only have to do them once!!!
Try the sea foam first. Pour in 1/2 can on a full tank and run it to empty that day. Dont let it sit for an extended period with that concentration as it will eat rubber. than when you re fill, you can run 1 oz per gallon as a routine fuel system scrubber.
Keep us posted!Last edited on Wed Aug 27th, 2008 06:31 am by hatchetman
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mikef
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 06:58 am | 3rd Post |
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I agree with trying the Seafoam, but I'd be a little more aggressive. I treat mine this way at the beginning of the year, then towards the end. A half can to a full tank, run it close to empty, and do it again. Whole process takes about 3-4 days, depending on how much I ride. Then, if it doesn't get better, I would look at synching the carbs. They may be fine, but if they told you they were changed, who know if or when it was checked? Could be vacuum, but I would check here first. Hurts these birds to sit and old gas is a big culprit.
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strata 1802
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 05:21 pm | 4th Post |
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Many thanks for your advise so far.
What is Seafoam please? I'm in the U.K and have not heard of this.
Terry
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chris in va
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Posted: Wed Aug 27th, 2008 05:53 pm | 5th Post |
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Not sure if it's available overseas...
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hatchetman
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Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 04:50 am | 6th Post |
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| O.K. So sea foam is not available to you I think. use Deisel fuel injector cleaner in your fuel. It will help you!!!
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strata 1802
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 11:33 am | 7th Post |
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Hi Hatchet man,
thanks for the advise how much diesel cleaner should i be useing on a full tank of gas.And how long for.
many thanks,Terry.
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hatchetman
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 01:56 pm | 8th Post |
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| If you buy it in a litre bottle, pour half the bottle in a full tank and ride it empty. than repeat this process with the other half. you should notice a difference within 100km.
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