[LoopyLee]

I was just wondering if you had managed to get Akira sorted out yet...

[Surffrog]

No, and in fact I think I made things worse. Before she would start on three cylinders. Now, after cleaning the plugs (which were wet and covered in a form of grit) and correctly tightening them down and checking the leads are securely connected, she doesn't want to start at all.

The battery is strong and the carbs are delivering plenty of fuel, so I'm suspecting a 'short' or dry joint from the low-tension leads to the coils. Tomorrow I'm going to buy some new cable and connectors and make a new set of low-tension leads. I shall report the results.

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

Now, after cleaning the plugs (which were wet and covered in a form of grit)

That doesn't sound good....

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

That doesn't sound good....

I'm thinking that I aggravated the low-tension lead short while checking the leads were connected properly. So, when I tried to fire her up there was no spark and the cylinders flooded, which loosened the coke from the top of the pistons and found its way to the plugs... I hope

[crisis]

Surffrog,
I go to Singapore in a few weeks. Let me know if you need any bits picking up.

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by crisis

Surffrog,
I go to Singapore in a few weeks. Let me know if you need any bits picking up.

Thanks mate. Also, where do you go for bike bits there? I've been trying to find out but everyone down here is very tight-lipped about it.

[crisis]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

Thanks mate. Also, where do you go for bike bits there? I've been trying to find out but everyone down here is very tight-lipped about it.

Singapore: The Golden Triangle Rider :: SINGAPORE Bike Shops
I haven't been before and that is me, username = E3L0, at the end of the thread asking advice.

Bangkok:
Red Baron

Pattaya:
Siam Racing

We do quite a few track days at Pattaya and Nakorn. Let me know if you fancy coming along.

[Bjorn]

if it was running on three i dont think the low voltage side would be the complete issue. if it dropped power to one coil wouldnt you lose two cylinders and not just one?

[Doomwitha929]

um whats an Akira?

[Bjorn]

LOL its a girls name for his baby! (by baby i mean bike of course)

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by crisis

Singapore: The Golden Triangle Rider :: SINGAPORE Bike Shops
I haven't been before and that is me, username = E3L0, at the end of the thread asking advice.

Bangkok:
Red Baron

Pattaya:
Siam Racing

We do quite a few track days at Pattaya and Nakorn. Let me know if you fancy coming along.

Crisis, you're a star. Nice one. A track day definitely interests me. As soon as I have time I'll be with ya.

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Bjorn

if it was running on three i dont think the low voltage side would be the complete issue. if it dropped power to one coil wouldnt you lose two cylinders and not just one?

Well I've heard of bikes dropping one and then another cylinder - both being run from the same coil bank. At this stage it's just a theory though...

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Bjorn

LOL its a girls name for his baby! (by baby i mean bike of course)

I hate to admit this, but it's actually a guys name. It's Japanese and apparently means 'intelligent man'.

[Bjorn]

sorry, never heard of a motorvehicle being nicknamed a guys name before.

[Twincam]

Hope you get her sorted asap. Let us know if we can help (in any way)

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by Bjorn

sorry, never heard of a motorvehicle being nicknamed a guys name before.

The name just came to me before I thought about it. I guess because of the Manga movie of the same name. 1st time I've ever named a vehicle with a guys name, that's for sure.

Originally Posted by Twincam

Hope you get her sorted asap. Let us know if we can help (in any way)

Thanks Twin. I've pretty much decided to run it down to the shop to get sorted out, as I've just spent two days going to different shops trying to get new connectors for the wiring between the main loom and the coils.

Unbelievable. I walked into one place that appeared to have every tool and fastening known to man but, lo and behold, they only had male spade connectors. Admittedly, they have every conceivable size but absolutely no female connectors. There are times when I wonder how these people survive. It should be noted that there are a hell of a lot of old classic cars (and bikes) floating around in Phuket, but I guess they have to ship the bloody thing to Bangkok to get anything more than a wash and wax done to it

I may well be heading over to Singapore myself now that I'm armed with the addresses given to me by Crisis - Crisis, let me know when you're heading out. I may well join you. I hope you like beer

Maybe it's time to get a newish 600rr

[crisis]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

I may well be heading over to Singapore myself now that I'm armed with the addresses given to me by Crisis - Crisis, let me know when you're heading out. I may well join you. I hope you like beer

I am on a course 12-14 of sep, not sure which days I fly but the course will have to fit itself around beer and bike shops

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by crisis

I am on a course 12-14 of sep, not sure which days I fly but the course will have to fit itself around beer and bike shops

Nice one

PM me your details Crisis and i'll see if I can get out

[LoopyLee]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

Maybe it's time to get a newish 600rr

I hope Akira didnt hear you say that

ps... if you do get a 600 feel free to post Akira to me... you know I will love her and look after her

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I hope Akira didnt hear you say that

ps... if you do get a 600 feel free to post Akira to me... you know I will love her and look after her

Well, I'd probably have to sell her to help make up the cost of the 600, but nothing's written on tablets of stone just yet...

[crisis]

Originally Posted by Surffrog

Nice one

PM me your details Crisis and i'll see if I can get out

I would if I could! Is PMing inhibited till I pay and become a supporting member?

Anyway, I don't have flight details yet but will see the girls in the office tomorrow. I am likely to be flying on the Friday and Monday and will let you know more soon as I know.

I will be on a course so talk of beer may be bit exaggerated on my part ... but, then again....

Will definitely be going to bike shops if I possibly can, though.

[LoopyLee]

I think you can send a PM after a couple of weeks, kinda like a cooling off period.. I think its 14 days, but dont quote me on that

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

I hope Akira didnt hear you say that

I'd say it VERY loudly infront of Akira after scattering a few 600* brochures around.....

...... If she still dosn't get the message and start behaving.. threaten to sell her as scrap.. and get the 600

*wandering round muttering new names also helps

[LoopyLee]

I'd say it VERY loudly infront of Akira after scattering a few 600* brochures around.....

...... If she still dosn't get the message and start behaving.. threaten to sell her as scrap.. and get the 600

*wandering round muttering new names also helps

And when I asked SSB whether HE would do this in front of his Blade the answer was a categoric NO.. he wouldnt be that mean to his bike!!!!!

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by LoopyLee

And when I asked SSB whether HE would do this in front of his Blade the answer was a categoric NO.. he wouldnt be that mean to his bike!!!!!

I can well believe that, Loopy. Nevertheless, I get the feeling SSB's 'blade hasn't caused him anywhere near the problems I've had.

[Twincam]

Sell it for scrap?! Are you completly mad? Ill take it - Well when you have finished with her...

[Surffrog]

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