jcr Posted May 15, 2021 Author Posted May 15, 2021 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. 1
Moderator Snakebite68 Posted May 15, 2021 Moderator Posted May 15, 2021 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)!
jcr Posted May 15, 2021 Author Posted May 15, 2021 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 1
NE0 Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 Excellent news bud, glad to hear you're up and running. 1
Moderator Snakebite68 Posted May 15, 2021 Moderator Posted May 15, 2021 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! 1 1
blackhat250 Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 Out today, 15 degreees ,,,hottest yet,, i was on the 550.. mates on Yds7 3
jcr Posted May 17, 2021 Author Posted May 17, 2021 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. 1
blackhat250 Posted May 18, 2021 Posted May 18, 2021 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 , 1
jcr Posted May 20, 2021 Author Posted May 20, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 8:27 PM, blackhat250 said: i will probably put new springs in if i do it again 1
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