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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by XTsHOG
Ok I recently put new plugs in as I thought the carb might be running rich.



Later today pulled new plugs totally carbon fouled right up. Put in older ones runs good. .
I can not believe nobody else caught this. I think you answered your own question.

It is possible to get bad plugs from the dealer, or that they might be gaped wrong. First check the gap, then replace the plugs.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 01:40 PM
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Good point but I had those plugs over 3 days running good and they were looking normal each day until after the rain.
I'm going to check the manifold seals after
I dOnt want to gamble on the coil until I find out about readings
Failing that next day it rains I'm going for a ride in the rain to try simulating it again if possible.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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I just sprayed the crap out of the intake seals and no leaks there.
For good measure I sprayed the wires and coil down again with no movement in idle. I also did this at night too with same results and no light show.
 
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I checked my coil primary resistance today and it was within spec 2,91 and steady at it. I took bike out and it ran like a champ with no misfires etc. Today it's 70 out and humidity at 50%. I still think it's coil and will need to test early morning when it's colder and damp.
 
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