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Old 11-11-14, 09:17
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Misfire?

It's the time of year for testing bikes it seems. On the commute this morning the bike began to feel flat at 4200rpm upward. It did this in 4th and 5th. It was especially noticeable on a steady throttle. There was plenty of go if I opened the throttle fully but on a steady throttle it feels like it wants to die but isn't hunting or cutting out. Bike idles fine. Brakes don't seem to be dragging. Chain is adjusted fine and in good condition as are Cush drive rubbers.
Weather is pissing wet.
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Old 11-11-14, 09:41
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Weather is pissing wet.
Coil and HT lead are where I'd be tempted to point an accusing finger first. Dry them out, seal them with silicone grease and try again.
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Old 11-11-14, 10:08
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Yeah they were my first culprits. Will have a go tonight
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Old 11-11-14, 22:23
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HT coil and lead and plug cap checked for resistance and within tolerances.
Cleaned and greased and reassembled.
Will check valve clearances tomorrow but I'd be surprised if it's them.
Only occurred from 4200rpm upwards and in both 4th and 5th.
Due a 6k service ie no valve clearances but I'll do them to be sure. Air filter was ok, a little dirty maybe but not terrible. Plug was in good condition.
Hmm.
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Old 11-11-14, 22:40
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It's nothing to do with your welded up 'Y' pipe is it? Constriction in the pipework? Partial blockage? Welding debris broken loose, blown off and blocked baffles?
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Old 11-11-14, 22:52
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...dodgy tank of fuel?
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Old 11-11-14, 23:16
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If it were the header repair I would have expected it to happen sooner, but I'm not ruling it out and a new header is on it's way.
Water is the fuel possibly as it's been very wet. I'd just expect it to happen at all revs not just in that area. I had similar on my Speed Triple and it turned out to be knackered diaphragms in the carbs.
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Old 11-11-14, 23:34
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Maybe not so easy in this weather but have you given the bike a good thrash for a few miles with high revs to clear it out, I know if I do a good few low speed low mile runs the bike can feel a wee bit unwilling to revs as if it's cold or something.

Do you use bar muffs? hear a few guys on here have them push back into the front brake at higher speeds
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Old 12-11-14, 10:30
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I understand where you're coming from, Max but it's a 42,000 mile bike used 4 days a week/200 miles a week. It gets warm enough.
Quick Question, is there a fuel filter in the tank on the Ten?
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Old 12-11-14, 21:53
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HT coil came in on spec for resistance on primary and secondary windings.
Valves, inlet were slightly loose on one, exhaust was slightly tight on both.
Guess we'll see what tomorrow brings. For reference on the 25 mile ride back not going above 4000 rpm it was faultless.
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