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by Johannvw10.ZA
Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

At the moment bikr is running. Removed petcock and all lines. Put it back together and its running. Hopefully the problem doesnt come back. But if it does. I know exactly where to look and replace. Thank you all
by Johannvw10.ZA
Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

By diaphragm you mean the little round seal?
by Johannvw10.ZA
Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:40 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

Went home and checked alot of things last night. All airpipes seems fine. Coils is both working. Witing seems to be okay as far as i can check. Took the bike for a ride. Was responsive all of a sudden. Its only when pulling hard through the gears at 6k plus rpm she starts to be hesitant. Ill be digg...
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

Yes thats the one. The coil. Ill check tank hoses and all connections again. How would i go about eliminating the coil as a cause of my problems.
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

The round thing is on the right hand side of the subframe. Rec is more to the back. Round is situated about 10cm to the front from the rec.
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

Thats how it was connected before removing.
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

Yes tank was removed. Took pictures and marked the pipes. Ill double check them when i get home. Might have them wrongly connected. Cause while shes idling and i open the throttle quickly nothing happens. After a second or too she will just die.
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Re: Running problem

Photo of the final product. Id really like to sort her out mechanicly before polishing and fittment of the rest of the bits.
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Apr 11, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Running problem
Replies: 18
Views: 1280

Running problem

Hi there. Firstly im not a mechanic so my terms may not be accurate or my aproach to sorting out the problem. My vtr was stripped down for a respray. Subframe removed all wiring plugged out for the subframe to be sprayed Okay so after assembling all the bits and pieces after spray job. I took her ou...
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: First time VTR owner
Replies: 12
Views: 3572

Re: First time VTR owner

Another angle
by Johannvw10.ZA
Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: First time VTR owner
Replies: 12
Views: 3572

Re: First time VTR owner

You guys might be on to something. Before buying i was lucky enough to take a ride on another VTR. Just to get a feel. And when i got onto mine it felt different. In the corners. Not sure that front end has been changed. And to what. But people on here will know better. Attached a photo of the expos...
by Johannvw10.ZA
Thu Oct 21, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: First time VTR owner
Replies: 12
Views: 3572

First time VTR owner

Bought a red firestorm 98 in pretty bad shape. Been busy wit cosmetics and mechanical. So far she had a respray. Colour white. Still a long way to go. Im leaning towards streetfighter. But then VTR has got such a unique look and dont want to spoil that. Such great info and ideas on this forum. Glad ...