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PostPosted: 13 May 2017 09:03 
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I had a look through the threads but couldn't find a similar problem. Probably my bad searches tbh.

Anyway. I'm on the M8 extension last Saturday, the bike has an initial loss of power - hundred meter maybe - before cutting out and coasting to a halt. Recovered home on a lorry...

I have a spark. All the fuses are intact. I have a fresh battery which is kept on a solarizer and the fuel pump can be heard to prime when the ignition is turned on. All the lights and dash lights come on.

I don't have spyware.

Before I arrange a trailer to my usual mechanic has anyone any ideas on what may have gone wrong?

It's a one owner, annually services, 17k, 2004 bike.

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PostPosted: 13 May 2017 13:08 
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I'd give Maz a call if I was you, quickest way to find out

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PostPosted: 13 May 2017 15:55 
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What does it do when pressing the start button?

Does it turn the engine over?

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PostPosted: 13 May 2017 16:09 
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check your wiring around the head stock for damage ?
after turning it over are the plugs getting wet i.e. any fuel
may be the injectors check the wiring on them too :yup:

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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 07:57 
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Thanks for the replies.

I'll keep you posted.


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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 07:59 
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Re engine turning over; everything appears as normal when I press the started beyond the engine not actually running. It's possible the 'turn over' is slightly higher in pitch... slightly... possibly.


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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 12:11 
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Higher cranking rate would indicate less compression. Have a look in that direction


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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 13:01 
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Worst case scenario (because I'm a pessimist !)......oil pump drive gear stripped and taken out cam gears ?......or it's thrown its rear piston away lOl

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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 14:53 
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Maz

It's in the back of my mind.

I'm in Scotland hence I've never visited.

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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 17:36 
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Fingers crossed it's just a simple fix.....and if it is, maybe time to start thinking seriously about upgrading the pump drive :idea:

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PostPosted: 14 May 2017 20:15 
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Oooooo, got me sweating now for the Uly. I've already done the Lightning but the old one came out looking like new. Changed it anyway as I was in there, but who can supply these drive gears now?

If anyone is getting a supply can they add me to the list? :4roz:

I need something for the mantle piece anyway!

Many thanks Mark.

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PostPosted: 17 May 2017 09:44 
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Pushed the bike 0.9miles today which included a couple of hills...

James at JK in Stirling - who looks after the bike - reckons it's the fuel pump and, right enough the prime noise is different.

I told him no rush given I'd just rocked up with it.

I'll keep you all posted...


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PostPosted: 17 May 2017 11:49 
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get your mechanic to check the fuel pump cables, as they can chafe ...

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14581&hilit=xb+fuel+pump+cable

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PostPosted: 17 May 2017 13:52 
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.....there's more

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=20610

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PostPosted: 24 May 2017 16:08 
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Fuel pump is fine.

30psi on the front cylinder and nowt on the rear... The pessimist may well have been right.

Time to have a think :?


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