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  1. mechanic1
    That is what it looked like it was to use too...but just wanting to make sure.... Thanks again for the info guys.... Roy
  2. mechanic1
    Hi guys,....was just wondering if you knew if this connector was the same as ones on '85 honda Interstate.....My cousin has one ok those bikes and corrosion has killed his connectors.....looks the same as his....and we are having trouble locating a connector to get his radio dash speaker working. head sets work...so we know the connectoer is the problem. By playing with the connectors we could get a connection...but them we tried to clean then....and we fixed them till the dash speaker don't work at all now...lol Thanks, Roy:fingers-crossed-emo
  3. mechanic1
    LOL....I hate it when I do that.....I'm so good I don't even have to try to look dumb....just comes natural...LOL:confused24:
  4. mechanic1
    ...I just found the site calender....and now I can't come,.....cause everybody Knows without a doubt I'm stupid...LOL:whistling:
  5. mechanic1
    Sounds like loads of fun for all. ....when is it? .....be a long way for us but you never know...
  6. mechanic1
    Wanted to say thanks to all with advice and suggestion.....the members of this site are an absolute wealth of information! ....few shorter rides to get the warm fuzzy feeling back and if all is well....a good road trip is in order...lol:)
  7. mechanic1
    Well, it appears you were right Brian....did as you suggested.....drained fuel from all carbs.....fuel looked good in all cases....monkeyed with the idle jets.....#3 at first had little or no effect on rpms....but then adjustments were effecting rpm as they should....must have had crud in the idle passage righ there at it....seems to run good now...even hot....can't thank you enough for the info. appreciate it.
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    My '86 is stock completely as far as I can tell....had some issues of late but running much, much better now....anyway....historically...I could count on aroud 42 mpg if I wasn't clowning to much and riding decent...I was kind of hoping it could do better than that...maybe 50...?
  9. mechanic1
    Ooooh! Ok I see that now. I will remember that, don't think I need to take them apart now since they check good.
  10. mechanic1
    Can anyone tell me what they cost? Was told the second gens are a lot better...
  11. mechanic1
    By doing this test it checks the coils also correct? ....except I need to do a hot test once everything is up to temp and ohm again right?
  12. mechanic1
    Ok....ohm testing from plug cap end to ingnition fuse(brown-grd.side...) I get 22.8 on two and 23 ohms on the other two.....So,....that is as it should be right? Also,....I don't see any way to take the caps apart. They do check to be about 10 ohms though on the 20K scale...
  13. mechanic1
    Thanks on the green connector....vale clearance check I think I will do....just don't have a gasket as of yet...so pushing that back a little and checking the ignition system first....The coils you spoke of....what is the cost? ...never had to do anything to this bike so far so all is new to me....lol ....valvee cover gasket cost? How about the valve adjust tool?
  14. mechanic1
    Ok....I'll check the ignition coil as suggested.....makes sense....easier and cheaper too...lol Thanks guys.....let you know what I find out...
  15. mechanic1
    Please tell me your idea's of what it might be Brian. I'm always open to suggestions...and naturally lazy too...lot easier to listen to what folks have to say rather than be a hard head and do a lot for nothing...lol ....got coils and such in my head also...
  16. mechanic1
    OK...wasn't sure what kind of material the gaskets were made of.....approx. cost? I am familiar with leak-down compression testing.....requirement on small aircraft engines old A & P mechanic) Was kind of thinking since the bike didn't have that many miles....and compression was quite a bit lower than the min on all cylinders and fairly varied....and it seems to get worse as things heat up ..(and expand and grow like valve stems...) ..but it is a better test. Thanks
  17. mechanic1
    Ok.....after much running around...I finally got myself an adapter made for my compression guage.....readings go like this.....#1....140psi....#2......123psi.....#4.....same or very close to #2(123psi).....#3.....130psi....gave #4 a shot of oil and re-tested....very little change.....so don't smoke or use oil and it seems to get worse misfiring the warmer it gets so...I"m thinking the valves are to tight. ...tell me what you think guys. Oh....also, the bike has right at 41,000 miles on it so really don't see it having worn rings and such.....however have serious doubts if the valves have ever been checked or set on it....no I haven't. So what are the chances the valve cover gasket is re-useblem after 15000 miles of heat and cool? And Where does a guy get the valve adjustment shims and the tool to compress the springs so you can change them? Anyone got a that stuff close to me by chance???lol:fingers-crossed-emo ....?...unrelated issue....when I was into it removing the TCI....on the left side....near the front...there is a Green two wire connector....wasn't attached to nothing...anyone have an idea what that is for(didn't notice the color of the wires.
  18. mechanic1
    Thanks.....that is what I was estimating...going from the owner's manual that says 10:5 to 1.....
  19. mechanic1
    Ok...all good info to know......can anyone tell me what the compression should be on a '86 1300 ?
  20. mechanic1
    Thanks for the plug cap tip....will check. ...Removed the airbox,....battery and box to get to the TCI....like to have never got the right connector out.....very, very green with corrosion. Gonna try and remove it and clean the connector and blades for a better connection and hopefully my gremlins or at least some will disappear...lol:sick:
  21. mechanic1
    Ok,...here is an update.....Took the new plugs back out of the rear cylinders.....cleaned them up with some gas.....noticed I had maybe to much oil in the bike...so I drained some out.....checked to make sure no gas in the oil....guess I just put to much in it back when I changed it. So now the level is well between the lines in the glass. Put the plugs back in and fired it up.....was running on 3 solid and 1 seemed weak.....sitting on the bike...the right rear is the weak one....fresh gas, full tank so I put the rest of the seafoam I had in(about 1/2 a can......took for a check ride....ran pretty fair but as I opened it up a little noticed it starts mis-firing between 3500 to 4000 rpm....seemed to get worse as the bike heated up more and more with more running time... So I'm racking my brain....thinking....valves to tight maybe.....ignition componet failing with heat....or starving for fuel at higher rpms....but don't really seem like a fuel problem...thinking it would be all cylinders unless crud in one carb....increased resistant with heat somewhere maybe ignition related....tell me whet ideas you have guys...Also....was going the check the compression on those two...but my auto guage is different thread size so is there an adapter I can get?
  22. mechanic1
    When I put the new plugs in the rear cylinders....the bike ran like a scalded ape....but only for the one mile or so then same, same...What is the compression on these things suppose to be?
  23. mechanic1
    ..I forgot to mention.....I removed the fuel line on the discharge side of the pump and ran some fuel out into a clean glass jar.....no trash or water.....also filled with fresh premium gas.....still same, same....so don't belive I have a fuel problem. The bike also made a wierd noise once or twice while cranking...almost like a "kick-back" firing...didn't sound to good. Is it possible I have a ignition pick-up going bad?
  24. mechanic1
    Help!! First off,....excuse my ignorance....But I need help and fast! I have a '86 venture royal.....great bike....but recently....after a long down-time (almost a year) of not running I bought a new battery and got it fired up. Naturally, I wasn't to suprised when It wasn't running perfectly....figured old gas....so....sea-foamed,....and later tried techtron that I have had very good results with also. Ran it for a quick and although shot road test.....loaded it up with myself ,.wife and camping stuff and headed out. got about 35 or forty miles and it prgressively got worse so turned around and headed home. By the time we got back....hitting on only the front two cylinders....and burnt about half a tank in that short distance...naturally. So,....checking it out....sure enough....back two not firing....so quick went and bought some new plugs and put them in.....ran like a sewing machine....for about 1.5 miles.....same mis-firing came back. Now,....have read a little on here about something called a TCI.....but what is it and where is it. suspect it is a major ignition componet??? Also read about some memebers experiances with connector problems....a 6 pin? Again...where is it. I don't own a service manual for it sadly.....never had any real problems with it since I have owned it. Help! appreciate a point in the right direction
  25. mechanic1
    I will give to carb cleaner a shot, tried WD-40. Thanks for the tip Kbran, if it turns out I need another one I may give you a holler SKYDOC.
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