May 15, 20213 yr Author had another play today, the bikes now running properly. it was my incompetence that caused the problem. the plugs come preset by NGK. i misread the feeler gauge and set the gap to 0.2mm. set the gap to 0.6mm and bikes running properly. i am now a happy bunny. thanks for all the help folks just need some good weather now so i can go out and play.
May 15, 20213 yr Moderator 5 minutes ago, jcr said: had another play today, the bikes now running properly. it was my incompetence that caused the problem. the plugs come preset by NGK. i misread the feeler gauge and set the gap to 0.2mm. set the gap to 0.6mm and bikes running properly. Still doesn't explain the nearly 2mm gap on the old plugs! lol 6 minutes ago, jcr said: just need some good weather now so i can go out and play. Bike works! Get out there (this is what rain gear is for)!
May 15, 20213 yr Author the old plugs were gapped correctly at 0.6. i was reading the imperial side of my feeler gauge. im a right numpty! i only ride in dry weather theses days, southern softy that i am
May 15, 20213 yr Moderator 1 hour ago, jcr said: the old plugs were gapped correctly at 0.6. i was reading the imperial side of my feeler gauge. Aaah! 1 hour ago, jcr said: i only ride in dry weather theses days, southern softy that i am Yes, but the rain is warmer down there, you should try it up here in Gods Country!
May 17, 20213 yr Author 21 hours ago, blackhat250 said: Out today, 15 degreees ,,,hottest yet,, i was on the 550.. mates on Yds7 it rained for most of the day here. ive replaced the fork oil and lowered the yokes 5mm on the forks since i last rode the bike. one of the forks had a 20mm larger air gap than the other and the springs are at their service limit. hopefully ill notice a difference in the handling when i do get back out.
May 18, 20213 yr On 5/17/2021 at 6:30 PM, jcr said: one of the forks had a 20mm larger air gap than the other and the springs are at their service limit. I have put spacers in a TS250 before to cure sagging springs ,, made outa 22mm copper pipe ,
May 20, 20213 yr Author On 5/18/2021 at 8:27 PM, blackhat250 said: i will probably put new springs in if i do it again
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