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Help me out here, for my own bank of knowledge. Which one was in there (causing you all the issues) and which is the one that's supposed to be in there?
And you are right, so glad to see a problem, and thread, resolved rather than just end flat.
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Not to go off topic, but was this the same Superbike Mike that was down in Oakland Park, FLA?
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6 hours ago, WAZRS257 said:
Take a spare set of plugs with you. I'm having a similar rich issue with my 7/11 at the moment, and ended up having to push the thing home when it fouled all the plugs the other day.
That's some sage advice. Used to carry extra plugs with me at all times when I used to ride *ahem* another brand...
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You aren't wrong, that's for sure! Haha
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You would be surprised, having had come from another two-wheeled world. It developed a deep-seated paranoia....cha cha cha....
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Well that sets my mind at ease. Slowly making a list. Slowly.
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That's what worries me. The quality. Cheap price is great...until the unit falls apart going down the road.
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Anyone here have any firsthand experience with this company. Looks to be UK based. Stainless pipes, priced really well considering.
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I was got my current Bandit back at the turn of the year. Original owner had the carbs off, cleaned them. Didn't pull the brass plugs. So, I get where you are coming from.
I was in the same boat as you with your GS1000. I put the bike back together. Fired right up. The bike had been sitting for many years prior. I have to admit though, the more miles I get to put on, the more 'broken in' it feels.
As for what could cause weak spark. Lots of things. From the battery itself, to bad grounds (earth) to faulty components. Maybe time to break out the multi-meter and start going through the basics.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge of the particular bike itself can make some suggestions.
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Much appreciated.
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A couple of things.
The mixture screws under the brass caps. Mine were all in different states. All between 2 turns and just a 3/4 turn from seated.
I've never seen all closed from the factory. That said, nothing would surprise me.
As you probably know, from before, or at least, know now, from reading, one pulls those brass plugs and turns them OUT from where they are supposed to be set at the factory. As in, they are set lean.
BUT, you state that ALL were seated closed under the brass plugs. I honestly don't recall you stating what size pilot jets you started with. Might the rack you started with have had too large a size just to have gotten to run, from new??
Also, you stated the spark you got was 'weak/a little orange'. Ignition spark should be a nice snapping blue.
Weak spark, coupled with low compression, as in, rings stuck/in from sitting, would make for an overly rich running condition.
I kind of have to go with TonyGee on this for a spell. Maybe the bike really just needs running back in before preceding/head smashing anymore.
Motors/engines, and overall machines, in general, don't take to being run, then sat.
Maybe the solution in this case is to run the bike.
That's what I would do. Otherwise, without having gone through a complete rebuild, shrugging shoulders.
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You know, I hesitate to even say this, but are you positive this is a rack of carbs issue, and not an electrical/ignition issue?
You've been through the rack so many times, but you keep having the same issue.
I can feel your frustrations just reading your posts. Just wondering if there isn't something else going that is giving deception of being a carb/fuel issue.
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Right. But make/model?
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As silly as this sounds, I would like to know make/model of that rear tire.
Stunning build, by the way.
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That's some serious food for thought. Much appreciated.
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30 minutes ago, Lachie04 said:
20w led projector lamps absolutely fantastic upgrade
Do tell. Link?
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And that actually is something I have been seriously considering. If that's the way, besides the N model, what Suzuki models are a hookup and go proposition?
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Correct, those left and rights are what I envisioned to be different. Making those would be the 'easy' part, per se. But yeah, I've always traditionally done the same thing...binned them.
BUT, the older I get....
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3 minutes ago, 2scars said:
And where are you at PA? A bunch of stuff winds up coming out of NC/SC here in the states if you are up for a drive.
I'm in southwestern Pa. Near Uniontown. Which is south of Pittsburgh, where I'm from.
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I get that the frames are different (and unfortunately so, as the Mk frames are much more aesthetically pleasing) but those fairing stays all stem (no pun) at the headstock. So if the fair stays bolt directly up, everything else falls into place.
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Anyone happen to know if the Mk1 fairing will bolt on to the K Bandits? The projector lamps on the K-S are horrible. I have an N top clamp so maybe I'll just remove the fairing. Need to do something soon for light. It's a must. It's still dark when I leave for work, otherwise I wouldn't care.
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My bad, sometimes I do talk in parables. lol
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So, I am definitely not going to spend much, or any time/money on the Bandit suspension/brakes. Two-fold. I don't know if I'll ever get a slab/sling frame/roller, and if I do, I don't want to have sunk a bunch of money into the Bandit. Other reason is, I sickeningly find the bike slightly entertaining as it is. It does stop, eventually. And it does go where you point...mostly. That's the excitment, and it's cheap!
I do need to do something about the headlamp on this bike. It's awful!!!!
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Yeah, that's my point. My bike has the bosses on the block, has the threaded holes on the rails...no mounts. And no parts fiche show any. Look at fiche for an 'overseas' bike, and there it is, plain as day. And you can find pictures all day long online and see them. Really strange...
1991 GSXR 750 BST38 Super Rich.
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That is excellent information! Much appreciated, and again, glad to hear you got your bike sorted out.