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That's about right. Did you tug on the wires and move them around while you were checking them?
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Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Yes I did. Pulled, streched etc. Nothing happened. I did pull the plugs and #1 plug is black while all the others have a dark tan color to them. Switched #1 and #2 plugs went for a short ride (around the neighborhood), pulled #1 again and it is black. Attached plug wire to plug and grounded plug and started bike and there is a spark.
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Carbs...........Originally posted by kevkat8 View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Just cleaned carbs a month ago. Running with fule filters. No kinks in line.
Could it be a bad plug wire? #1 header is hot but Not as hot as the other 3.
Switched #1 plug wire to #4 plug and #4 to #1 and went for a short test ride. Still ran poorly. Did the spray test again on headers and #4 header is cooler than the others.Comment
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There you go, you answered your own question. You may have a bad spark plug cap or a poor connection to the one at #1. Try swapping the caps out.
They unscrew from the wire. Go ahead and trim the wire back about 1/4" while you have it apart to be sure you get good contact.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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Thanks,
I'll replace this plug wire and let everyone know how it works out.
Nice to be able to bounce things off people who know more then I do about these bikes.Comment
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Please tell everyone here who these people are then....Originally posted by kevkat8 View Post
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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Before you go tearing up the coils to repace wires do what I said. It may be just that simple.Originally posted by kevkat8 View PostGreg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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The wires are the Accel's with crimp on fittings. And don't you know I don't have any crimp on fittings hanging around. I found a spare reg wire and fitted it on and took it out for a run.......NICE....just like before. Smoth and fast. If this was video you would see me smile :-)
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUGGESTIONS.
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Sorry, didn't realize you had aftermarket coils.
COOL!
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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10 bonus points for you on this one, GregoryOriginally posted by BA80 View Post
XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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LOL......how many points do I need to get a prize James?Originally posted by James England View Post10 bonus points for you on this one, Gregory
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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You need to accurately diagnose, first time, the cause of a fault. Lucky guesses are allowed, of course, but diagnosis based on the info provided by the patient earns extra kudos. Ten points a 'kill'. First to 100 points and the prize to the lucky winner is ..... a free......gratis......Royal Mail delivered.............rear wheel bearing!Originally posted by BA80 View PostLOL......how many points do I need to get a prize James?XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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ROTFLMAO..........I'll need to guess lucky a few more times then, Eh?Originally posted by James England View Post
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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You can do it!Originally posted by BA80 View PostROTFLMAO..........I'll need to guess lucky a few more times then, Eh?XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.Comment
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