FZR1000 missfire (or can you get NGK caps to suit bikes?)

[F5 Dave]

Rad is actually easy once you have all that other gear off (the rad just hangs there with a couple of straps) you can see the thermostat housing under the mat under the carbs & a long socket & it all falls apart. Unconnect the lower hose on the pump to drain it & have it near a garden hose to flush & it will take 20min tops.

You'll wonder why you thought it was hard before, I did.

Andy, water cooled 2 strokes rule in that regard. 6" shifter will take the plug out.

[TonyB]

Andy, know what you mean. I think from memory I can just touch the top of the spark plug with my fingers- they be down a deep dark hole.
Dave, it's more having to take the fairings off that stops me I guess. The mounting system for the FZR1000 fairing is pitiful considering it was Yamaha's 'flagship' sports bike. The old 86 interceptor I had before it was far better- Deuz fasteners etc, miles better than a shitty metal tag thingy hanging loosely on the plastic. And then there's those ridiculous rubber grommet things that hold the faing on under the bike, I mean they work but they're pretty crappy!

[F5 Dave]

Yeah my 2 valve aircooled motors, GSs etc were much easier to service.

Personally you can throw them on a heap & burn ‘em, I’ll take the advances in power & reduction in weight for a few min extra every 20 thou k to change the plugs.

I use one of those ball end extensions to make it easier to get the plugs near the frame walls.

[Sensei]

Tony take your flairings off & look at the bottom of the barrels you will see a small hole there I think it is on both sides Unblock this as this is were the water is surppose to run out from if blocked water sits round you Spark plugs & Miss fire City . Had this on my FZ1000 87 . Use a bit of wire then blow out with pressured air .Hope tis helps .Had the same thing each time it rained .Done this no more worrys
SENSEI

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Thanks Aaron. I rang Don and he can't get NGK caps that seal to the head, so it looks like it'll have to be the OEM part. Joy. Maybe I should steal one off that FZ1 you've got in your shed...kidding.

If you want to try bits b4 ya go spend any money...then by all means come over and try the caps, plugs, what ever.....it aint going anywhere

[TonyB]

If you want to try bits b4 ya go spend any money...then by all means come over and try the caps, plugs, what ever.....it aint going anywhere

Seriously? That's not a bad idea- actually it's a brilliant idea. Doubt if I've got time this W/E but will text you and let you know. Thanks Aaron.

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Seriously? That's not a bad idea- actually it's a brilliant idea. Doubt if I've got time this W/E but will text you and let you know. Thanks Aaron.

yeah man just tx me