Recent content by jak444

It was approx.18v across all three combinations - at idle. I thought it seemed low, but since all combinations were the same and all other tests were good I dismissed it. So looks like there's an issue there then. Question is - could that cause the symptoms I am describing? I think the bike...

Thanks, The stator is putting out about 18v AC. Battery is brand new. So it may be too rich on one cylinder as well? Didn't think of that, thank you.

Thank you... and I concur... damn machines!! haha so frustrating when they start playing up. :bang head: Fun when they behave though! :punk: Interesting that your stator was in spec, but was still the problem. I've read that on a few other threads too. I guess I will wait for a few more...

Hi all, I've tried lots of things listed in these great forums related to this problem I'm having... but still some issues :bang head: The bike runs perfect for the first 5 mins of the day... then when it's warmed up it starts backfiring/misfiring. The exhaust note also changes - sounds...

Well it turned out to be the simple option thankfully. Seems the water pump seal was the culprit. Thanks Sean for your input, much appreciated. :punk:

Hiya all. During my weekly check this morning I noticed that there was oil in my coolant reservoir. The coolant is all milky and there is oil around the edges of the reservoir. The oil level doesn't seem high and the oil doesn't seem milky so I don't think there is coolant in the oil. The...