mickb

Hi Also just thought, what about ignition timing?

Hi All, spare coil fitted, running a bit better, can go up through the gears, still a bit flat up there but will clear if you give a hand full, not shutting down as before. There is now a missfire on tickover as well to add to the fun of things! Mick.

Yep new plugs as well, I was wondering electrical after that lot. I dont think down long enought to check for a spark, as soon as I come to a rolling stop she kicks over. I will make some enquiries on another coil for a trial. Thanks, Mick.

Thanks for the feedback. The fault is still the same as before and the flow rate looks the same with the new tap, I have already made adjustments to the float levels with no change, there are new fuel lines fitted. I have also borrowed a set of carbs from a mate and fitted them with exactly the same problem. Thanks, Mick.

Hi all, New fuel tap fitted, still no different, the only thing untouched is the reed valves. This is seriously driving me mad now. Mick.

Welcome bruv, good place that Amsterdam for window shopping!! Mick.

Float levels are ok, have adjusted both ways as well to see if any different with no change. I think the blocked screen is a good call, I will have a go at that and post back, bear with me for a week as going away in the morning, will report back on my return. Thanks, Mick.

Hi, have already removed carbs and totally stripped with no difference. Thanks, Mick.

Hi All, I have a 250LC 1980, I am having running problems when on the road at around 5,000 rpm it will run fine, if i open it up through the gears for aaround 30 seconds, it just cuts out, just like when you go from fuel on to reserve. I then pull over and the bike kickes over after about 30 seconds. the bike is all standard with the right size jets etc, I have removed the tank and cleaned, I have cleaned and checked the fuel tap as well. I have run out of ideas now, has anyone had come across this before? Is there anything else I need to check, is driving me mad as the bike goes very well if you dont open it up!! Any suggestions welcome. Thanks, Mick.

Carb stripped and found beed stuck in pilot jet, put back together, runs sweet as. Happy days. Mick.

Hi Thanks guys, yes new cables fitted, I did balance and set up the new cables, I will strip the carbs down tonight. Cheers, Mick.

Hi All, I removed the motor from the bike to paint the frame etc and rebuilt the bike, i had the carbs bead blasted, cleaned them out and replaced the pilot jet and float needles. I also replaced the inlet balance rubbers. On starting the bike it has developed a flat spot and only improves with the choke on, one side exhaust is running hot and the other a lot colder. i also replaced one exhaust for a better condition one. Would replacing main slide needle and jet help and also reed valves? Or should i strip the carbs again and check for blockages? The motor ran fine before which is also a bit confusing, any sugestions will be greatfully recieved. Thanks, Mick.

Cheers bro, like the idea of ragging the arse out of it with the pre mix. Safe biking, Mick.

Thanks for the reply, I will have a good look around, may go for the premix as the bike wont be out much, only good summer days etc. Mick.

Hi All, with the amount of oils available now and having been away from bikes for many years, what would be a good oil for the autolube on the LC? Obviously the smell of the Castrol is a great hit still, but I have read that there are many others now as good. Also is it still better to go for the pre mix than the auto lube? All recommendations welcome, Thanks, Mick.

Hi, I am new to this site, can anyone tell me the best place for genuine RD250LC spares etc, Mick.

Hi, I am new to the site, can anyone tell me a good place for genuine spares for the 250 LC. Also does anyone know the approx weight of this bike, Many thanks, Mick.