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Urm, looks like the bike is terminal. Theres no rattle when cold, it wont rev over 5 grand without being very hesitant but will then redline then bog and cut out. When i try to restart it the engine locks up like the bike's battery has no charge, when turned over a few times it will then start again...

Benny the TPS was plugged in because i had to unplug it to remove my carbs. Yes i checked the timing for like 2 hours to make sure it was right and it is. I'll strip the carbs and have a look if there is a blocked jet in either, I have a dynojet kit too but I don't know what jets to put in etc. Urm ...

Crap i forgot to mention my cam chains are a bit worn, the markings dont line up 100% right but it ran fine before my battery died on me.

i've checked and checked again, my timing is set up correctly.

what else could be causing my problem?

I think my timing is out, using the guide you posted my front cylinder lobes dont point to each other when i turn the engine 450 degrees.
They should be pointing to each other right?

Ok then well i guess my timing it out then. Sounds like what is happening, haven't tried it in grear because i dont want to risk dropping it. Its no big deal, just takes a fair amount of time but easy to do. Like i said i'll jump on it tomorrow or sunday, i cant ride it on the road as it has nothing...

I think your right, I'll take it apart tomorrow and let you know how i get on.

Thank you.

I cant really remember the process in which i did the change but i think i did what he suggested in his thread and locked the engine in place with a strap and ractchet. If it was 180 degrees out it would blow through my carbs which i dont think it is doing. It idles on tick over perfectly its just w...

Hey guys not been on here in a good while dude to problems blah blah blah. Now that i'm medicated I've got more go in me and got around to fixing my VTR. It cut out on me one night and has never been the same since but I thought sod it, bought 2 new plugs and a battery, well what do you know?! Works...

Any luck on this?

I've fitted my MCCT's off thepont, and ticking at 3000rpm-4000rpm is still there, i've backed them off and tightened them up, its a tiny but quieter when tight, but i just cant get to the bottom of it.
Also my VTR codename Thumper has eaten its front carb O-ring... yea i know.

Mine did that, Stretched cam chains was the only plauseable reason.

Time them up as close as possible and turn it over by hand 3 or 4 times just to make sure.

Mine is fine till gets to temp, it ticks louder but my cam chain tensioners keep backing off quite alot.
Gunna fit these MCCT's but i thought you only have to hand tighten them up then lock it down. my cam covers are gunna be coming off anyway,
so will check anyway.

Got manauls from the pont, anyway, they both back off so they both need changing, they both twist when revved up so thats a double no no.
Fitting them as soon as i get my instant gasket later.

You say thats a bargain? So erm... do i get lube for free before they rape me or do i have to pay for that to?