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Old Friend 9 years 5 months ago #7678

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Got it fired up. Need to replace some of the rotten wires, but no big deal.
I looked at the new plugs and the spark looks real weak. The igniter I bought was supposed to be good and all plugs are firing, but cylinders 2,3, and 4 aren't running as hot as the other three (judging by dropping water on the exhaust pipes). I kind of think the spark isn't as good as it should be. I'm putting in fresh gas tomorrow and we'll see what it does.

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Old Friend 9 years 5 months ago #7684

Mellvis Topic Author Visitor	I got to take the monster for a short ride today! I'm really excited to get it finished now. I'm excited though progress has been slow. The GS I traded is a nice bike, but the 1300, well....IT'S A 1300! All cylinders are firing now except for #4. Starting to think junk in the pilot jet maybe. I'll know more when I can give it a better shake-down run.
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Old Friend 9 years 5 months ago #7685

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Mellvis wrote: I got to take the monster for a short ride today! I'm really excited to get it finished now. I'm excited though progress has been slow. The GS I traded is a nice bike, but the 1300, well....IT'S A 1300!

All cylinders are firing now except for #4. Starting to think junk in the pilot jet maybe. I'll know more when I can give it a better shake-down run.

I was thinking Carbs as well. Mostly cause they seem to be the real test of patience and love with a 13.
Good luck
Bill

1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S

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Old Friend 9 years 5 months ago #7726

Mellvis Topic Author Visitor	Put about 4 miles on the 1300 today. Really happy with it. Carbs are a little off. It backfires some through the exhaust some. I have to get the turn signals on and the headlight rewired. Found some after market headlight brackets on ebay, think I'm going to get them.
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