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Post by marka on May 20, 2019 2:21:40 GMT -5
Hi I am having a problem with the plug fowling after a comparatively short time. It tends to whisker like a two stroke running too rich. I have put in the plug conversion. It starts very easy with little choke and does not smoke. I haven't touched pilot screw as book says not to. Any ideas? I am in Essex in the UK. Thanks Mark
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Post by HGH 770N on May 20, 2019 2:43:48 GMT -5
Mark.
If you screw pilot screw all the way in the engine should stall , back the screw off 1 1/2 turns and then fine turn it with fractions of a turn either way .
The reaction isn’t instant so be patient.
Check your air filter.
Also check what primary jet you are running on.
Regards
Roger
Stafford UK
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Post by marka on May 20, 2019 17:16:44 GMT -5
Thanks Roger the air filter is clean although not Oem element. Will check pilot setting. Regards Mark
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Post by kanonkopdrinker on May 24, 2019 6:54:20 GMT -5
Where in Essex are you?
David (Chelmsford!)
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Post by marka on May 26, 2019 7:41:06 GMT -5
Hi David, very close to you I am in Great Notley. Regards Mark
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Post by timpa136 on May 27, 2019 10:53:46 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Mark. If possible to post a close up of a plug that has deposits, our collective minds may also help.
I would also ask, do you drive your bike each time you start it ( warm it to operating temperature) and what oil(s) are you using?
Tim
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Post by marka on May 28, 2019 14:05:02 GMT -5
Tim, firstly yes bike gets ridden once started and I always take for ride. I had an RE5 in the seventies when they were new, did 22000 miles in two years rode in rain, shine and snow and although plugs were a problem even then not like this, so very frustrating. I will do a plug shot but may take a little time as I won't be riding for a couple of weeks. Regarding oil I am using Castrol Classic XL 20/50. Regards Mark
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