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by RodB
03 Dec 2022 18:35
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Re: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

One of the mechanics did swap the carbs this changed the cylinder that was cutting out - rebuilt that carb and the problem seemed to go away - actually the distance before the problem increased the road test wasn;t long enough... Really appreciate everyone's help. it's going in to a really good mech...
by RodB
01 Dec 2022 21:09
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Re: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

It won't start without the choke - once again thank you for the help
Rod
by RodB
01 Dec 2022 17:26
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Re: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

I'm checking but I do believe when the carbs were swapped the system seemed to correct itself however the ignition was changed at the same time. The plug is I believe black and sooty not wet (but I need to check I am correct on this. I think it is a carb problem but they've been cleaned any worn par...
by RodB
01 Dec 2022 16:52
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Re: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

Hi I'll get the name of the system it's the one recommended by the guys who advertise in the magazine and yes leave it to cool down and everything seems fine....
Really appreciate the help
by RodB
01 Dec 2022 15:50
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Re: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

Hi Mike Thanks for the reply - I fitted a brand new digital system to cure the problem all it did was extend fault to occur from approx 1.5 to 15 miles running... Yes it is the same cylinder - the rear one. For the first 10+ miles it runs like a dream then the cylinder starts cutting in and out gett...
by RodB
01 Dec 2022 13:43
Forum: The 500
Topic: Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot
Replies: 13
Views: 3490

Can anyone help - cylinder cutting out when hot

I have a 500 - I've changed to digital ignition, cleaned and balanced the carbs - but no matter what 2 highly respected mechanics do ,the bike rides perfectly for 15-20 miles then one cylinder starts to cut out then cut in - the plug on the cylinder that is the problem is black but when changed the ...