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Title: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 12:33:31 AM
I dont know whats going on with the bike. It has a full tank, everything seems to be running fine but it wont rev past 5-6 grand in nueteral and in first when I try to drive it it wont get past about 3500. It just kind of putts along with the revs going up and down. Kinda seems like its running out of gas. Anyone know what my problem is and how to fix it?
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on February 03, 2008, 12:46:45 AM
first thing check plugs :thumb:
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 01:23:49 AM
Oh really now? I didnt think that would cause that problem but I guess I will get new ones as soon as I can. No telling how long they have been in there. Thanks
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 12:50:03 PM
So I went and just reved it a lot and drive it slow. It backfired one small time and then started acting correctly. Im so confused.
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: tussey on February 03, 2008, 06:09:37 PM
Pull your spark plugs out and look at them. Compare them to this guide.

http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinfo/spark_plugs/faq/faqread2.asp
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 09:17:14 PM
So you dont think it would be the carbs? I am just going to get new plugs. I checked em and they dont look to good. Where can I get the plugs I need?
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: darb85 on February 03, 2008, 09:19:40 PM
THe plugs could fix everthing just relax until youve replaced em.  if that doesnt fix it, then start guessing at what else it could be...

Brad
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 09:24:20 PM
where can I get the plugs? Any auto pats store or what?
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: darb85 on February 03, 2008, 09:25:31 PM
Ya, you should be able to get the plugs just about anywhere, just bring one with you, then they can cross reference if they dont have that exact brand
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 03, 2008, 11:39:17 PM
cool i will pull one out tomorrow before work. What about the wires?
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: darb85 on February 04, 2008, 12:26:01 AM
probably only get those at a Dealer or online.  CHeck those maybe if the plugs alone dont fix it, but I doubt have gone bad.
Title: Re: What the Hell?
Post by: Thrash67 on February 04, 2008, 04:24:40 PM
changed em looks good so far.