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Warm weather killed the bike?!?!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by rebelelf, Feb 6, 2009.

  1. rebelelf

    rebelelf Member

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    Ok so Rubiks bike is being weird. Had a beautiful 60+ degree day out so wanted to take a road trip. However at about 45 it is either leaning out or flooding. Can't tell which. Have cleaned the air filter like 3 times. Checked plugs. Checked everything can think of. What could be causing this? Did put new plugs in the other day. Weren't the exact same as the old ones. They are hotter I guess. Has been running fine up till now. Course has been 40 or under up till now. Could that be causing it?
     
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    I forgot to mention he did lowside it yesterday goin bout 10
     
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    if its warming up and dieing it would be fowling
    the air is less dense
     
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    plugs look fine though.
     
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    "leaning out or flooding"

    is this while bike is under load??
    I would get the stock ngk's in there...stat!!

    Run a plug chop and identify which it is, the "hotter" plugs could masking the symptoms.
    Are carbs clean?
    Need more info to diagnose this issue
     
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    Carbs are clean. It started doing that around 45 miles an hour. He picked up new plugs and oil filter. Going to throw those on and see whats up.
     
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    When was the last time the carbs were synchronized?
    My bike died under load until synched.
     
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