OK, now been down to BMW as every supplier in my area has sold out, have bought part number 11 41 2 343 118 which is the oil filter, I have taken a picture which is here > http://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/...0/P6098086.jpg and it now will not start, but the oil seems to be ok! Ah well, time to charge the battery and replace the regulator / rectifier!
One thing after another......
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was dry, slightly sunny/clouds but the wind was evil, blew me all over the place. But I got to the workshop (35miles nice twisties) and the peggysue is now running -
You sure you're not the rain god?Haha, do you live in the same country as me???? It never seems to stop raining when I am off work - and it seems to be cracking the flags when I am working - no matter which part of the UK I am in!
did they sell out of all of them? or did you manage to get a.n.other?
My mind not only wanders --- it sometimes leaves completely
Usually I would. But I wanted to get out on the bike; as I am sure you would appreciate!Originally Posted by koukosnest
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Dammmmm
My mind not only wanders --- it sometimes leaves completely
ESB Bolton - sold outwas dry, slightly sunny/clouds but the wind was evil, blew me all over the place. But I got to the workshop (35miles nice twisties
You sure you're not the rain god?
did they sell out of all of them? or did you manage to get a.n.other?
Kawasaki dealer Bolton - sold out
Rocket centre Blackburn - sold out
Moto Centre (Previous Aprilia dealer) - sold out
All motor spares dealers - sold out
Bitz for bikes - had one in stock on Thursday - sold out when I called today
All local bike breakers that stock oil filters - sold out
Spent two hours on the phone before biting the bullet and calling Williams BMW at Chester Road, Manchester. On arrival at BMW, they supplied coffee..... Not used to that from my local bike dealers!
I am not an expert, please make your own judgement on diagnosis prior to doing anything drastic! I cannot accept any responsibilty for any work done on suggestions from me! If you are unsure, please contact your local garage.
ahh makes all the difference,
I guess it's not far in miles Bolton to chester road but I reckon you deserved it
My mind not only wanders --- it sometimes leaves completely
I think I will order from motoworks for my spare..... Half the price!
I guess it's not far in miles Bolton to chester road but I reckon you deserved it
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Battery charged; Reg / rec replaced, bike starts...... but backfiring, sounds like the timing is out..... replacement timing resistor ordered (from my Dad)...... One thing after another ......... again......
I am not an expert, please make your own judgement on diagnosis prior to doing anything drastic! I cannot accept any responsibilty for any work done on suggestions from me! If you are unsure, please contact your local garage.
Be happy....with a different V/R/R most weird electrical issues will be gone.One thing after another ......... again......
ah this we had with mine last week after months of no-starty, and I can't remember what the magician - er mechanical mate did next, there were no more parts neededBattery charged; Reg / rec replaced, bike starts...... but backfiring, sounds like the timing is out..... replacement timing resistor ordered (from my Dad)...... One thing after another ......... again......
lemme think
carbs cleaned out
tank emptied
fresh fuel added
new(used but working) fuel tap fitted
tank drain unblocked
spark plug removed cleaned and replaced
battery plugged in to optimate
oil fully drained, flushed, and re-filled and bled with new filter
coolant fully drained, new hoses, and refilled
and I still can't remember if there was something else - as I wasn't there the whole time
but I know the backfire has gone
My mind not only wanders --- it sometimes leaves completely
OK, replacement resistor fitted, still struggling starting, but when started, runs for a few seconds, then stalls, then starts ok, runs for a minute or so, stalls again, then starts ok again and runs ok on choke for a couple of minutes, then I knock the choke off and it runs ok.
Any suggestions on where to go next?
Cheers,
Ste
I am not an expert, please make your own judgement on diagnosis prior to doing anything drastic! I cannot accept any responsibilty for any work done on suggestions from me! If you are unsure, please contact your local garage.
Sure sounds like the fuel issue.....
I would go about it....
Auxilary fuel supply to see if it's the tank/fuel valve-petcock.
2nd would be fuel entering the carbs....see filter at the T connector and if any leaks
3rd....carbs out for cleaning/inspection (I see you did clean and rebuilt, but.....)
I think the mixture is probably wrong..... I have the mixture screws out two turns from fully wound in, I am going to try it with an extra half turn on both of them - eg two and a half turns out...
Screwdrivers out again....
I am not an expert, please make your own judgement on diagnosis prior to doing anything drastic! I cannot accept any responsibilty for any work done on suggestions from me! If you are unsure, please contact your local garage.
In my opinion I don't think fuel/air mixture would cause this issue.... But than again....
I have both bikes @ 3.5 turns out and both are easy to start and hold idle well.
(this is US)
Sorted..... Mixture screws now 3.25 turns out from fully wound in, now it starts in seconds rather than minutes and runs a lot more smooth. What temperature does the fan usually kick in at? I left it running for a while the other day and only hit the kill switch when I realised the water was running down the path away from the bike!
Cheers,
Ste
I am not an expert, please make your own judgement on diagnosis prior to doing anything drastic! I cannot accept any responsibilty for any work done on suggestions from me! If you are unsure, please contact your local garage.
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