My son just got back from Cape May, NJ. That's about a 220 mile 4hr ride that took more like 6hr with the God awful rain we just had. Any way he said the bike was running like crap for most of the trip. I'm thinking wires but I'm looking for any other input. Oh and normally the bike runs fine so it's not just something that got worse after or during a long ride. I rode the bike in Cape May and it was fine.
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Wet wires?
http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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Yep, I had to shrink wrap all my wires and siliconed where it went into the coils. I found the big shrink tubing off ebay cheap.Must read for carb tuners......http://www.factorypro.com/tech/tech_...m_engines.html
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Yah I just looked the bike over and started it and the heat from the engine has already begun to dry out the wires and it started pretty good considering it was still soaked.
Looks like heat shrink and silicone are in my future.http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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You may want to look into testing or replacing the spark plug caps. Usually they are 5 ohm caps and if they are shot can cause the bike to run poorly and even worse when wet. its also a good idea to snip 1/4" off the end of the spark plug wore before installing the new or old caps again.98 GSX750F
95 Honda VT600 vlx
08 Tsu SX200
HardlyDangerous Motosports
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Don't forget the di-electric grease as well.-Steve
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Originally posted by steves View PostDon't forget the di-electric grease as well.time to nut up or shut up
Originally posted by Rican KatgrlThe way that I look at it is, gear is cheaper than hospital bills and skin grafts. Yes, I think people are idiots for not wearing proper gear. Whether you ride a harley or sport bike. If you have money to go buy a bike then be smart and buy the gear. Whether its 50 degrees or a 100 degress its ATGATT for me.... But that is just my opinion.
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just wondering if the mud flap(for lack of better term ) is still above the oil cooler
My 04 has one ,its a PIA to deal with but I am sure it stops a ton of the water from getting on top of the motorBlood , its in you to give! http://www.blood.ca/
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Originally posted by steves View PostDon't forget the di-electric grease as well.
And cutting the 1/2 in off the end of the wire is a good idea,
the end is hard as a rock!
Originally posted by rexazz2 View Postjust wondering if the mud flap(for lack of better term ) is still above the oil cooler
My 04 has one ,its a PIA to deal with but I am sure it stops a ton of the water from getting on top of the motorhttp://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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Now I know why I didn't put that rubber shield back on when I worked on the bike .
What a night mare! But it's back on.http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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Sorry I didn't see the question. You can apply the di-electric grease very liberally as it won't harm anything aside of getting on your fingers.-Steve
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Actually I always use it on light bulbs just never thought of it on plug wires. Thankshttp://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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I'm sure this has been asked before BUT:
Has anyone found a source for those two little plastic clips that
hold the spark plug wire into the coil? You know the ones that break
when you try to pry the clip loose and wiggle the wire out of the coil.
I saved the pieces well they kind of snapped in half and could use them
again if I had to but they defiantly should be replaced.http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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Originally posted by kevin2502000 View Postepoxy.http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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No one has a source for those little clips?
I would hate to think you need to spend $80.00
each for a new coil with wires just to get them.http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=110816
1994 GSX750F Katana with:
Michelin Pilot Road 2's, 120/70, 150/70,
Race Tech 1.0kg springs with 25mm preload,
R6 rear shock w/14.3kg Eibach spring,
1" Soupys bar risers, Zero Gravity windshield,
RK GXW Gold Chain, My own fender eliminator,
3BBB turn signal mirrors,
Black painted seat and rear trim,
Nelson-Rigg CL-135, CL-150, CL-950.
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