NomadSwap
30th July 2012, 19:47
Hi Guys,
Have been reading a lot on the forum, off and on.
But can't find related info so thought posting here would help get some help....
Background:
Bought 2007 Suzuki VL250 second hand in Feb2012, had done 3500kms
Was in immaculate condition from the new owner (am kinda ashamed I have not kept it as pristine since)
Commute: 15kms/daily - Rain or Shine (not bad for a newbie people say...)
Has done 5050 kms now.
I have not even checked tyre pressure yet (please don't torch me - it was checked before buying and everything else worked fine so no need to bother, or so I thought?)
Issue:
Since last few weeks, the bike starts but dies. Reading the forum extensively, this seems to be a warming up problem - I don't warm it up enough it seems.
But this is the main issue now - Suddenly when riding, the front cylinder spark plug seems to disconnect / loose connector wire? / bad spark plug?
So that cylinder cuts off, bike makes much flatter sound, exhaust seems to misfire and generally bike has to be at more than 1/4 - 1/2 throttle just to keep it from dying.
Recently diagnosed this (disconnecting) issue thanks to work mate who is into bikes who suggested doing some self-service as well.
Questions to help me do some self service, as mechanics out there seem too greedy:
Like one today, quoted me $400 for service without parts, and another refused to look at spark plug, even when I was ready to buy new ones off them...said it can be anything, and have to open the bike up to check...
I am new to bikes here in NZ, but not stupid. Spark plug is accessible without opening anything - didn't even look...?
Anyways -
1. Does this seem like an issue you have noticed or seen on a VL250 often - one cylinder/spark plug cutting off?
2. How can I diagnose myself further whether it is the battery/spark plug /or spark plug cord? Already bought 2 x NGK sparks..they were cheap.
3. Will I damage something major if I keep riding doing the following - Now since few days, I just pull over, remove and re-connect front spark plug
Normal deep sound comes back when I do this, by the way.
Nothing else seems funny...
If any one is free to have a look one saturday for a couple of hours, I am in Blockhouse Bay.
Will provide chips, coffee or beer as per choice...:tugger:
Cheers,
Swap
Have been reading a lot on the forum, off and on.
But can't find related info so thought posting here would help get some help....
Background:
Bought 2007 Suzuki VL250 second hand in Feb2012, had done 3500kms
Was in immaculate condition from the new owner (am kinda ashamed I have not kept it as pristine since)
Commute: 15kms/daily - Rain or Shine (not bad for a newbie people say...)
Has done 5050 kms now.
I have not even checked tyre pressure yet (please don't torch me - it was checked before buying and everything else worked fine so no need to bother, or so I thought?)
Issue:
Since last few weeks, the bike starts but dies. Reading the forum extensively, this seems to be a warming up problem - I don't warm it up enough it seems.
But this is the main issue now - Suddenly when riding, the front cylinder spark plug seems to disconnect / loose connector wire? / bad spark plug?
So that cylinder cuts off, bike makes much flatter sound, exhaust seems to misfire and generally bike has to be at more than 1/4 - 1/2 throttle just to keep it from dying.
Recently diagnosed this (disconnecting) issue thanks to work mate who is into bikes who suggested doing some self-service as well.
Questions to help me do some self service, as mechanics out there seem too greedy:
Like one today, quoted me $400 for service without parts, and another refused to look at spark plug, even when I was ready to buy new ones off them...said it can be anything, and have to open the bike up to check...
I am new to bikes here in NZ, but not stupid. Spark plug is accessible without opening anything - didn't even look...?
Anyways -
1. Does this seem like an issue you have noticed or seen on a VL250 often - one cylinder/spark plug cutting off?
2. How can I diagnose myself further whether it is the battery/spark plug /or spark plug cord? Already bought 2 x NGK sparks..they were cheap.
3. Will I damage something major if I keep riding doing the following - Now since few days, I just pull over, remove and re-connect front spark plug
Normal deep sound comes back when I do this, by the way.
Nothing else seems funny...
If any one is free to have a look one saturday for a couple of hours, I am in Blockhouse Bay.
Will provide chips, coffee or beer as per choice...:tugger:
Cheers,
Swap