Recent content by Geoffa

The electronic control unit is Bosch. Manual say's it is triggered by a transistorised electronic system using Hall effect transmitter.

The last time I rode the bike it was surging pretty bad. my focus was getting home without damaging my gearbox. Once I reached home, I checked to make sure that the cables were sliding freely and the throttle plates were seating and they were. I failed to do what you suggested. I should have...

Not sure how the electronic ignition works. The older models have points, along with a mechanical advance/retard system. I have read that it is quite easy to convert back to points, but taking this route would be a last resort. Thanks guys for all your input. I guess I need to do a lot more...

Hi Cheifswallow and Jamie, Just checked for airleaks using propane torch (not lit) and found no change in idle speed when applying propane to intake area. Bike has been sitting in shed for the past month, but started immediately today. Idle speed @ 1100 rpm and sounds great. As soon as I go for...

Thanks for your reply, I have just been out to recheck the clamp tightness, and they are ok. This year I replaced the rubber sleeves which connect carb to cylinder, I also replaced the floats and float needle.

I have set my idle at around 1100rpm. Once the engine warms up, the rpms become erratic. When I stop at the traffic lights, they reach as high as 3000rmp with the throttle closed. If I apply the front brake and let out the clutch slowly, the rpms go back down to 1100rpms, but when I pull in the...

Hi, I enjoy riding, and having a go at fixing and maintaining my bikes. I have a lot to learn, and hope that you guys can help me to overcome some of the problems I come up against.