Subject: RE: Engine Missing
Author: Peter Scheer
Date: Apr 30, 2001, 5:58 AM
Post ID: 1706526756
Keith,
Glad to hear you are on the road again.
I am going through a learning curve with my 71 so I can empathize. I dont
have experience with the pinging or missing with mine but it is most likely
timing that is too advanced. Maybe both are related. I have an
occasional miss but its not repetitive. Its more like the "sneeze" that
Ian described. I got it once under load and a few times at idle. One "pop"
and then business as usual.
For the electrical trouble shooting, I suggest buying a simple
voltmeter/ohmmeter. This will help you trace circuits and if there is
voltage where its supposed to be before powering up. I could not have done
the trouble shooting without it.
I am curious also as to the speed question. My speedo needle does not hold
steady, but sways back and forth. At 3500 rpm,
the indicated speed is swinging between 55 and 65. Seems to have plenty
power left. I am still babying it, also I am just getting used to an
unfaired bike at highways speeds.
Good Luck
Pete
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