Now i have changed the HT leads, i have checked that the coils work, i have check the compression of the cyliners also changed spark plugs i have even changed the ignitor box as the problem caused it to overheat and burn out. Not sure wat else is left maybe thinking of changing the pick up coil. Also the fuel line is not at fault, any help please
2007-01-10 07:45:28 · 10 answers · asked by Paul C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
stop driving it into the river!!!
2007-01-10 07:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by btjohnny 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When wet. Coils most likely, clean the end of the coils thoroughly and examine for any marks leading from the "Nose" where the HT lead enters the Coil to other terminals, these are called cracks and the spark tracks along these and "shorts" out the cylinder, this ony occours when the air is damp.
If the coil is marked, scrap it, therre is no cure.
2007-01-10 09:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it not firing on 3 cyclinders?
If it's only happening when its wet, I would check for water ingress at most if not all of the connectors for coil/ign packs, even checking for loose connections, You said it burnt out a componant, I would be checking for loose connection as this causes high resistance and can generate a higher voltage and cause componants to burn out/
Hope this helps.
On a dry day or in your garage, Can I suggest a squeezy bottle of water and spray the engine/coil/plug areas to try and get the fault to occur might help, something else is that your airfilter might be dry and allowing water droplets to get through with the air, all air filters are usually oil coated, this help stop water ingress to a point but will not stop alot of water if the water is pouring into the airbox.
2007-01-10 09:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by gsf1200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just reading the replys so far, i hope it is only running on three cylinders as tridents only have three. i wworked on triumph motorcycles for 2 years. the only thing i can think of is the carbs need cleaning.also check for water where you put the spark plugs, place some tissue in to see if it soaks up water. other than that you will have to take to garage and let them look at it. it shouldnt cost too much to have it checked over and the fault diagnosed.hope this helps.
2007-01-11 10:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by Nightrod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When It's wet go into a really dark place and see if you can see any sparks especially when you rev it up. just
open the throttle "briefly" but fast, to put load onto the ignition. If you see sparks that is where the problem
is........... Don't rev it up high, Just open the throttle
"full" for 1 second. ( the time it takes you to say,
"One Elephant")
2007-01-10 10:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water proof the plug caps.Check wiring for bare spots ,Use plug grease.Could be grounding under higher intensity.Check for good connectoins and good grounds.Check condensers for tight contacts.You have a very neat machine.If water is reaching your kill switch wire this could cause intermittent cutting out.
2007-01-10 10:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had this on a few bikes, for a cheap fix buy a large can of WD40 or similar and spray copiously over all electrics, switches engine, carbs etc. If this cures it repeat when necessary.
2007-01-14 04:51:00 · answer #7 · answered by mfactor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check through the low tension side of the ignition maybe you have a bad connection that's worsened with the damp
2007-01-10 07:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by motomarco9999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id take a look at the air filter too
2007-01-10 23:00:19 · answer #9 · answered by zzr250man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you not got a garage
2007-01-10 09:57:39 · answer #10 · answered by blueendred 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋