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1Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Misfire on over-run Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:35 pm

Paul Friday

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I've got a 1985 8 valve K100RT.
It's just started misfiring on the over-run. The effect is that I'll close the throttle, coast or brake. When I open the throttle again the engine runs on three for a bit and then kicks in. I've just done the obvious and pulled all the plug caps. Number 1 had a white powdery deposit inside. I've not had a chance to run it since - could I have fixed it or is there something else I should be checking while I've got the toolbox open?

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2Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Mon Aug 06, 2012 4:38 pm

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If you have an ohms readable multimetre, check the resistance of each HT lead and compare their readings. 5K ohms is the usual (if OEM) resistance but see if any are well off that mark. It's a place to start.


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3Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Mon Aug 06, 2012 6:42 pm

Inge K.

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Just want to add to the info allready given by GITH about the 5K ohm resistor at the plug cap, that it also is a 1K ohm resistor at the coil end.


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4Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Misfire on over-run Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:04 pm

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As an aside, check that you have the little screw on caps on top of your spark plugs, I had a white powder in my lead caps because there were no screw on caps on the plugs. Running was awful.
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5Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:54 pm

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Might also be worth checking the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) it may have been disconnected by PO - do a forum search for Throttle Position Sensor Wink


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6Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Tue Aug 07, 2012 4:44 am

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RT wrote:As an aside, check that you have the little screw on caps on top of your spark plugs, I had a white powder in my lead caps because there were no screw on caps on the plugs. Running was awful.
RT

hard to tell from the information given ...but "rt" is spot on ...the ngk and some other brands dont come with furules installed these days ....champion and a few others do ....but you shouldnt see the white powder in the connection to the plugs or the actuall connection points (coils and plug tops) they should be clean and shiney ....if not ...make it so .

hope you find the issue and enjoy the ride ...cheers !


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

7Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:02 am

Inge K.

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charlie99 wrote: they should be clean and shiney ....if not ...make it so .

This is how they should look like:

Misfire on over-run Pluggh10


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8Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Tue Aug 07, 2012 5:20 am

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aye inge ...good pic !


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

9Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Misfire on over-run Tue Aug 07, 2012 7:25 pm

RT

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You can't fool me Inge, that has to be a brand new one.
Otherwise mine still are shameful.
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Misfire on over-run Autoso10

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11Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:14 pm

sidecar paul

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I bet your toothbrush tasted horrible after that,Inge. Misfire on over-run 261959

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12Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:12 am

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Misfire on over-run Gebiss10

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13Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:41 am

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Misfire on over-run 44271


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

14Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:34 pm

sidecar paul

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+1 Misfire on over-run 44271


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'51 Vincent (since '67),'72 Montesa Cota (from new), '87 Honda RS125R NF4 (bought 2015) 
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15Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Hmmm, maybe not the HT leads... Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:05 am

Paul Friday

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Thanks for the ideas guys. I cleaned the plug caps and plug tops and it made no difference. Since the problem occurs when I close the throttle, I'm now looking at the fuel injection and the throttle position sensor.
As an aside, aren't HT leads a ridiculous price? I looked at a well-know parts supplier and they are quoting £18 each for second-hand leads. Has anyone tried making their own - using parts from say, Vehicle Wiring Products? (See http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/htterminals/htterminals.php)
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16Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:33 pm

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tps ...yes ...but also check for vacuume leaks paul ...rubber hats over take offs ...throttle body rubbers , plenum to crankcase ...etc ...dont forget the oil filler is screwed up and sealed


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cheezy grin whilst riding, kinda bloke ....oh the joy !!!! ...... ( brick aviator )

'86 K100 RT..#0090401 ..."Gerty" ( Gertrude Von Clickandshift ) --------O%O
'86 k100 rs.. #######..  "Fred " (f(rame) red ) ( Fredrick leichtundschnell ) - -
bits and pieces from many kind friends across the k100 world ...with many thanks ..
1987 k100rs ########   "Red"  - (red sports rs TWB style )
1989 K100rt #009637   "Black Betty"  (naked rt ala Nigel , now sporting an rs main fairing )
    

17Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:41 pm

twincarb

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funny Paul I had the same view on them being over priced... £30 each from the main suppliers...

this place have got them for far less... RAM HT Leads


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€41.75 each affraid ......or is that for a set?

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K100RS - 1991 AKA Ronnie. Cafe racer project bike
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19Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:08 pm

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Poor running and backfire on trailing throttle is something my 1985 K100RS just began to do. I've traced the problem (I think) to intake leaks, but I'm mystified at what to do about them. I'd just recently replaced the rubber bits between the TB and plenum chamber. To do that, I coated the parts to be joined with silicon grease and after much cursing and tool throwing, everything went together. 1,500 miles later, there's leaking again. So, what's the solution?
I've never heard that it's necessary to glue the rubber connectors to the TB and plenum. Should I? When I fitted the new rubber connectors, I examined them to see if there was a top and a bottom -- could find no indication of that. At present the hose clamps are as tight as I can make them, visually, all the pieces seem to mate as closely as is physically possible, yet the idle speed jumps up when I spray electronics cleaner around the connectors! What else can I do to make the intake trace leak-free?
Anyone have a clue? Rolling Eyes

    

20Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:20 pm

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Hi, I think the rubber parts that connect the plenum to the bodies have two diameters I believe there are two sizes of clamps as well.

    

21Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sat Aug 18, 2012 7:46 pm

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Top clamp: 50mm, bottom clamp: 48,5mm.


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22Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:18 pm

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I dont know if you could put the rubber parts on up side down or not , but when I did mine, I did not even consider there was a difference till I orderd the parts.

    

23Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sun Aug 19, 2012 8:32 am

twincarb

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88KE wrote:€41.75 each affraid ......or is that for a set?

88

I think/hope it's a set.... not been brave enough to phone them up yet!!!


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24Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:16 am

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"€41.75 each ......or is that for a set?"

It's a set. I purchased a set of those leads and they are excellent. Not a problem at all.


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25Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:52 am

twincarb

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owwww would that mean if I buy a set I won't be expected to clean up my old ones?!


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Yamaha Thundercat
Triumph Spitfire (not a bike but hell it's British chaps)
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26Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Solution found Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:17 am

Paul Friday

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Swapped out the plug leads for a better but second-hand set and it runs like a charm.

Of the original set, the leads for cylinders 1 and 3 showed no continuity at all on my meter. That would be why it was mis-firing, then.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Very Happy

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I just love happy endings Misfire on over-run 212902


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28Back to top Go down   Misfire on over-run Empty Re: Misfire on over-run Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:11 am

Rick G

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On my K100 I used the non restive Blue silicone leads and resistive plugs which still did the same job but heaps cheaper NGK DR7EA instead of D7EA


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