9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I bought this bike awhile back and have never gotten it to run right sometimes it will fire right up and hit on all 4 and some time it runs on 2 cylenders sometimes it wont run at all I did some reading on here and unplugged cleaned and plugged back in the connections from the coil it seemed to help for about a minute then it went back to its old ways. I also unplugged the connections for the Ignition box under the tank and when I plugged it back in it was better to but always goes back to running like crap any suggestions or advise would be greatly appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I bought this bike awhile back and have never gotten it to run right sometimes it will fire right up and hit on all 4 and some time it runs on 2 cylenders sometimes it wont run at all I did some reading on here and unplugged cleaned and plugged back in the connections from the coil it seemed to help for about a minute then it went back to its old ways. I also unplugged the connections for the Ignition box under the tank and when I plugged it back in it was better to but always goes back to running like crap any suggestions or advise would be greatly appreciated thanks have you tried looking down the back of the sofa? when i lose things thats usually where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 have you tried looking down the back of the sofa? when i lose things thats usually where they are. indeed I did look there.. All I found was a lighter that doesnt work and a empty pack of smokes... and the bike still doesnt run good lol .... but on a serious note any suggestions as to what could be going on with thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilninggas Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 indeed I did look there.. All I found was a lighter that doesnt work and a empty pack of smokes... and the bike still doesnt run good lol .... but on a serious note any suggestions as to what could be going on with thing? i'd say it sounds like knackered coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 i'd say it sounds like knackered coils. Excuse my ignorance but what is a "knackered" coil? Is there anyway I can fix this problem relatively cheap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 9, 2010 Moderator Share Posted November 9, 2010 How about you swap the two coils for each other, then see if the problem appears on the other 2 cylinders, this will point confirm if it's the coil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 How about you swap the two coils for each other, then see if the problem appears on the other 2 cylinders, this will point confirm if it's the coil. I can try that Do you mean the swap the connectors that come from the top of the coils or just swap the plug wires around??it is not always the same 2 cylinders but for the most part it is cylinder 2 and 3 and sometimes hey all fire and it runs good must be something small I am just missing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 9, 2010 Moderator Share Posted November 9, 2010 could be a broken wire or connection too, try wiggling the wires around near the generator, keyswitch and at various places around the loom that may be relevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted November 9, 2010 Moderator Share Posted November 9, 2010 I can try that Do you mean the swap the connectors that come from the top of the coils or just swap the plug wires around??it is not always the same 2 cylinders but for the most part it is cylinder 2 and 3 and sometimes hey all fire and it runs good must be something small I am just missing it. no you cant just swap the plug (HT) wires, I meant swap them both entirely..ie substitute one for the other.however if it is not always the same pair of cylinders it may be something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZR AL Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I can try that Do you mean the swap the connectors that come from the top of the coils or just swap the plug wires around??it is not always the same 2 cylinders but for the most part it is cylinder 2 and 3 and sometimes hey all fire and it runs good must be something small I am just missing it. what have you done so far ?, changed plugs , looked at the fuel delivery to carbs ,checked pilots are not blocked? i think we need a few more details first cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 no you cant just swap the plug (HT) wires, I meant swap them both entirely..ie substitute one for the other.however if it is not always the same pair of cylinders it may be something else. Thank you very much for you reply's I have to get some gas in the bike before I can tinker on it anymore. then will update with what I find.. Out of curiosity what is a 88 fz600 with 8000miles on it in mint condition worth if it ever runs I was thinking 1200-1500 am I off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 what have you done so far ?, changed plugs , looked at the fuel delivery to carbs ,checked pilots are not blocked? i think we need a few more details first cheers Al cleaned carbs changed plugs drained old gas and put new started it it ran good for a minute or so then started dropping cylinders but 5 minutes later when I go to start it after i mess with the connection to the ignition box and the connectors for the coils it runs on all 4 again and will do the same thing. sometimes It will crank and crank and crank and just backfire and not start at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 cleaned carbs changed plugs drained old gas and put new started it it ran good for a minute or so then started dropping cylinders but 5 minutes later when I go to start it after i mess with the connection to the ignition box and the connectors for the coils it runs on all 4 again and will do the same thing. sometimes It will crank and crank and crank and just backfire and not start at all Me thinks ya just answered your own question. Loose Conections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZR AL Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Me thinks ya just answered your own question. Loose Conections me thinks 2 wheels is right loose conection or iggy box is goosed , check you readings with a multi meter , could be a bad earth dont forget to waggle your wires while your taking the readings and see if the readings drop , has your loom been chopped near the iggy box any dodgy fusty connectors pull them out and give them a clean then a quick spray of wd40 Oh and wheres your location someone might just be down the road from you and can help cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 me thinks 2 wheels is right loose conection or iggy box is goosed , check you readings with a multi meter , could be a bad earth dont forget to waggle your wires while your taking the readings and see if the readings drop , has your loom been chopped near the iggy box any dodgy fusty connectors pull them out and give them a clean then a quick spray of wd40 Oh and wheres your location someone might just be down the road from you and can help cheers Al Thanks guys. no it has not been cut there was alittle crust in there i cleaned it out and shot with wd40 havent started it yet waiting on some gas. I am about to start messing with it again today.. I am located in Southern Illinois US.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I am located in Southern Illinois US.... Is that Chicago Illinois ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Is that Chicago Illinois ? No 7 hours south from chicago I am at the very bottom of the state. But the bike just ran excellent it even idled better gonna let it run for a couple twenty minutes and see if it stays on all 4 cylinders Thanks a bunch guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 No 7 hours south from chicago I am at the very bottom of the state. But the bike just ran excellent it even idled better gonna let it run for a couple twenty minutes and see if it stays on all 4 cylinders Thanks a bunch guys A cheep result for ya then,,,thats good ! After the bike is idleing for a while splash a little water on each down pipe, if the water dries instantly then that cylinder is working fine. Then off ya go for a good hard spinn to blow of the cobwebs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9lence Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 A cheep result for ya then,,,thats good ! After the bike is idleing for a while splash a little water on each down pipe, if the water dries instantly then that cylinder is working fine. Then off ya go for a good hard spinn to blow of the cobwebs ! Well I just rode it about 3 miles and it got better and better and better every time I rapped it out it was cleaner and that was my first time riding a street bike but it screams between 8500-10,000 now for sale before i hurt myself cheers to all and thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZR AL Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Well I just rode it about 3 miles and it got better and better and better every time I rapped it out it was cleaner and that was my first time riding a street bike but it screams between 8500-10,000 now for sale before i hurt myself cheers to all and thanks again Is that it then, or will we hear from you again used and abused again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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