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Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Dan L, May 1, 2005.

  1. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    This morning I have mostly been fitting a 4 into 1 exhaust to the Zephyr,
    due to collector box rot in the standard one.

    Problem is, it wont start now. Turns over okay, half catches but won't
    fire.

    I assume the carburation will have been affected by the change of zorst.

    Any ideas?

    TIA

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 1, 2005
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  2. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    Bad form 'n all, but I are mostly a numpty.

    Having unpacked Mr Kawasaki's finest toolkit, it is inadviseable to leave
    the toolcase over the airbox intake.

    The noise from the Laser end can is, erm, rather fruity too.

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 1, 2005
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    Pip Guest

    A right Royal fuckwit. A Charlie, in fact.
    I was going to suggest that it would likely be something you disturbed
    whilst spannering ...
    They're not bad. The RF is so equipped - nicely made, not too loud
    round town, builds to a wonderful howl when given beans.
     
    Pip, May 1, 2005
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  4. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    I am, indeed, the man.

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 1, 2005
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  5. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    Aha, just the chap.

    Fancy having a look at a very manky collector box which has rotted in half,
    needing judicious application of a welding implement?

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 1, 2005
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  6. Dan L

    Pip Guest

    Lob it over some time and I'll see when I can get round to sticking a
    bean can to it.
     
    Pip, May 1, 2005
    #6
  7. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    Top bloke, I'll be in touch.

    ATM it's all soaking in penetrating oil as the whole system had to come off
    in one great rusting lump.

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 2, 2005
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  8. Dan L

    Pip Guest

    Lovely. That'll burn well ;-)
     
    Pip, May 2, 2005
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  9. Dan L

    Dan L Guest

    Heh, barbie is later.

    In the meantime I am now off to treat Bicester (in particular my neighbours)
    to how Mr Kawasaki's inline 4 should really sound.

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    Dan L (Oldbloke)
    My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
    M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R (Going)
    Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X (Patio Ornament)
    BOTAFOT #140 (KotL 2005), X-FOT#000, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)
     
    Dan L, May 2, 2005
    #9
  10. Dan L

    Champ Guest

    Generic bike workshop procedure from the late 70s/early 80s

    Problem: punter brings bike with "it won't pull properly"

    Solution: Lift seat. Remove waterproof over-trousers from airbox.
     
    Champ, May 3, 2005
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  11. Dan L

    Ace Guest

    For some reason, I recall fag packets being an equally common culprit.

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    ..'_/_|_\_'. Ace (brucedotrogers a.t rochedotcom)
    \`\ | /`/ GSX-R1000K3
    `\\ | //' BOTAFOT#3, SbS#2, UKRMMA#13, DFV#8, SKA#2
    `\|/`
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    Ace, May 3, 2005
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  12. Dan L

    The Older Gentleman Guest

    It was a tank bag strap, with me, and my 350 power-valve.
     
    The Older Gentleman, May 3, 2005
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  13. Dan L

    sweller Guest

    Small child in the Guzzi's bellmouths.
     
    sweller, May 4, 2005
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