running problem after being flooded
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running problem after being flooded
i flooded my bike a few days ago and now its not running so well.its lost its punch and once warm doesnt pull so well in any gear until around 6-7k.just gone flat.the plugs are about a year or more so could really do with changing but i just wanted to make sure it couldnt be something else.its been fine till then no settings altered carbs recently cleaned and balance.filters ok.its a 1992 nc30 vfr 400 r
- w00dzy
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Re: running problem after being flooded
might be worth getting the plugs out and checking the clearences and cleaning them..
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Re: running problem after being flooded
is there anything else that could cause similar symptoms, knowing my luck it wont be that simple!lol
fingers crossed it is!!!
fingers crossed it is!!!

- Drunkn Munky
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Re: running problem after being flooded
Many people inc me have killed a set of plugs in our V4's by flooding them, atleast your plugs wasnt brand new 

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Re: running problem after being flooded
ill try a new set and see what happens.
fingers crossed its that!!
cheers dave
fingers crossed its that!!
cheers dave
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Re: running problem after being flooded
Yep, done thatDrunkn Munky wrote:atleast your plugs wasnt brand new

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Re: running problem after being flooded
plugs are the cure, tick overs gone up by 500rpm and started on the button with new plugs well chuffed, cost me £60 though
cheers dave

cheers dave