A little bit of advice needed

**Drew** · 2nd July 2009, 15:22

Looks like it's seeping from the base gasket, and maybe the crack cases. (It's always hard to tell because the oil spreads as it comes out.

If it is either of those two sources, dont worry about it, heaps of those motors do it and run fine forever. Give it a clean, then take it out and thrash the ring off it. When ya get home, it will become apparent.

**86GSXR** · 2nd July 2009, 15:27

Marvelous! I'm pleased to know there is hope for the old warhorse yet. I'm looking forward to doing that and should have her in at least a running state soon

**Owl** · 2nd July 2009, 17:37

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

I'll find out in an hour

Picking it up then. Finally tracked down a socket that fits from an engineer at work! Repco 18mm RT17 18. TFFT! Will replace plugs today and see if she starts............ Thanks to all who lent various socket fittings, I'll drop em back real soon

Ah then the oddball one I've got would've fitted. It was way to big for the Trumpy and wouldn't get down the hole.

Let me know if you need anything else, as there's a good chance I'll have it. I'm a bit of a tool slut.

**ynot slow** · 2nd July 2009, 18:23

Remember 4 sparkplugs eh not the usual 3 you're used too.

**Drew** · 2nd July 2009, 18:32

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Remember 4 sparkplugs eh not the usual 3 you're used too.

Funny you should say that, my GSXR1100, used to be real buzzy, when I stripped the motor out of it, I found one of the leads on ly sitting atop the plug.

If it's not running at all, I would imagine more than spark plugs the issue. If it has sat for ages, settle in for a night of carb cleaing

**86GSXR** · 2nd July 2009, 18:37

Originally Posted by Owl

Ah then the oddball one I've got would've fitted. It was way to big for the Trumpy and wouldn't get down the hole.

Let me know if you need anything else, as there's a good chance I'll have it. I'm a bit of a tool slut.

Tool sluts are good Al lol. I went to Repco to get one for keeps, it looked virtually the same but won't fit! Still, I'll use the borrowed one for now.

Tested for a spark with brand new plug but zilch. Looks like I'll be taking out and cleaning the ignition coils now. May have to replace em.......

Originally Posted by Drew

Funny you should say that, my GSXR1100, used to be real buzzy, when I stripped the motor out of it, I found one of the leads on ly sitting atop the plug.

If it's not running at all, I would imagine more than spark plugs the issue. If it has sat for ages, settle in for a night of carb cleaing

That's on the list, tracking down the no spark issue coming up soon!

Originally Posted by ynot slow

Remember 4 sparkplugs eh not the usual 3 you're used too.

Repco had 4 and I'll be returning the plug socket tomorrow

**Drew** · 2nd July 2009, 18:44

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

That's on the list, tracking down the no spark issue coming up soon!

If it's not something obvious, and it's been down on the right hand side, check the pulse generators under the small side casing on the end of the crank. If there is no obvious damage, I cant tell ya how to check them, cos I dont know.

**86GSXR** · 2nd July 2009, 21:59

She's sparking! I'd disconnected the IC ignitor loom on Sunday thinking it was something else, reconnected it, and she's now got a good strong spark. I'll clean up all the electrical components and replace all 4 plugs so I know that systems all good.

Had a closer look at the oil leak and it looks as though one of the oil feed lines by No 3 cylinder has worked loose which I didn't get on camera. Looks like this may not be so bad afterall.

Still a lot of tidying on the cards. She'll look real good clean and I gotta say these Gixxers are very well put together

Edit. Actually, I did get it on camera. Pic no 4 on the first post. Directly underneath No 4 cyl exhaust outlet you can see a small discoloured section of oil line connector that ought to be inside the entry point. I'll investigate and sort it.

And lot's of nasty looking gum on the carbs

**86GSXR** · 3rd July 2009, 16:22

Just gave her a degrease and clean, looks much better and not as bad as I first thought. Got my own socket too so that will make life easier

Pics show the source of what I think is the main leak.

**Owl** · 3rd July 2009, 16:34

What the hell is that pipe?

**vifferman** · 3rd July 2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

Repco had 4 and I'll be returning the plug socket tomorrow

Speaking of Repco and sparkplugs - after striking out at Cycletreads for plugs, I rang Repco, just to see if they had bike sparkplugs.
"Yeah, we have a few; what do you need?"
"CR9EH-9."
"Hmmmmm... we've only got one of those. We'd have to order some in."
"Well, while you're doing that, how much are the iridium ones?"
It turned out their price for these was around the same as the guy at Cycletreads quoted me for standard plugs, so I ordered some, and less than 2 hours later, they phoned back to say they were in.

**Owl** · 3rd July 2009, 16:45

Originally Posted by vifferman

Speaking of Repco and sparkplugs - after striking out at Cycletreads for plugs, I rang Repco, just to see if they had bike sparkplugs.
"Yeah, we have a few; what do you need?"
"CR9EH-9."
"Hmmmmm... we've only got one of those. We'd have to order some in."
"Well, while you're doing that, how much are the iridium ones?"
It turned out their price for these was around the same as the guy at Cycletreads quoted me for standard plugs, so I ordered some, and less than 2 hours later, they phoned back to say they were in.

Just out of curiousity, what did you pay for the Iridiums?

**NZsarge** · 3rd July 2009, 17:19

Originally Posted by dogsnbikes

first move is give it a bloody good clean mate,then we will get in there with the grinder and remove that 4th cylinder

Would'nt do that, if you did you'd end up with something really weird and odd ball...

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

(we'll leave the grinder alone tho I think lol)[/SIZE]

Wise choice

Looks like you're prgressing slowly but surely, nice work mate.

**86GSXR** · 3rd July 2009, 17:49

Originally Posted by Owl

What the hell is that pipe?

It appears to be an oil feed to the head Al. Remembering these Gixxers were totally oil and air cooled and they had to get the amber stuff to all parts of the motor. That way they could eliminate the need for water cooling and the associated hardware and weight. Which is one reason why they were so revolutionary at the time. I've got to examine that feed and see how it goes back into it's proper fitting, it shouldn't be out like that (got your socket here too, thanks)

Originally Posted by vifferman

Speaking of Repco and sparkplugs - after striking out at Cycletreads for plugs, I rang Repco, just to see if they had bike sparkplugs.
"Yeah, we have a few; what do you need?"
"CR9EH-9."
"Hmmmmm... we've only got one of those. We'd have to order some in."
"Well, while you're doing that, how much are the iridium ones?"
It turned out their price for these was around the same as the guy at Cycletreads quoted me for standard plugs, so I ordered some, and less than 2 hours later, they phoned back to say they were in.

I've got to say I've been impressed with Repco too. I've just got back from picking up my spark plug socket which they ferried over from Feilding, then rang me two hours later to tell me it was here. The standard plugs were $6.70each

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Would'nt do that, if you did you'd end up with something really weird and odd ball...

Wise choice

Looks like you're prgressing slowly but surely, nice work mate.

Cheers Sarge, she's looking good after a clean up! Next thing will be to get the carbs off, strip and clean em up. She won't fire but I'm going to clean the ignition coils soon as well, must get a multi meter. Amazing how easy it is to get at things with no tank or bodywork getting in the way. Could even get Barry's grinder in there now I reckon