Right, went out laning a couple of weeks ago and the DT started misfiring after going through water. I thought it was electrical so I caned everything with WD40. This didn't sort the problem. Later I found out the airbox wasn't sealed properly (previous owner was a muppet!) and was full of river crap. So cleaned up the airbox and resealed it. Also stripped and cleaned the carb. Put it all back together and it was fine.
Went out laning again Sunday and first ford crossing it starts misfiring again FFS. This time it cleared after a while so I'm now thinking it's defo water getting in the electrics.
So, before I start replacing the ignition system bit by bit (already put a new plug cap on) does anyone know of any common DT faults?
iv had one of my bikes do same b4 wenever it rained ha it was water getting in the coil where the ht lead goes in give all the connections a spray then dry em off with a hair dryer
then coat exposed bits with silicone sealer
if ur doing alot of off roading the more weather proof u make it the better
u can just peal the silicone off when its dry if need be
my bike normally rides fine in the rain but not today wouldent go over 6k it would just bogg was wired got to college parked up came back at brake started it up and fine =/
iv had one of my bikes do same b4 wenever it rained ha it was water getting in the coil where the ht lead goes in give all the connections a spray then dry em off with a hair dryer
then coat exposed bits with silicone sealer
if ur doing alot of off roading the more weather proof u make it the better
u can just peal the silicone off when its dry if need be
Yeah the coil was going to be my first look. I'll have a go and let you know how I get on.
ok so my bike isent back fireing just bogging down today i went out it started to bog then died i rolled to the side of the road kicked it about 20 times then it started up and was bogging again 2 mins down the road same thing i left it wile i talked to my mate kicked and it started now i have no clue what to check =[
my bike normally rides fine in the rain but not today wouldent go over 6k it would just bogg was wired got to college parked up came back at brake started it up and fine =/
yr well found out yesterday i think it was becos a arse put my tap on reserve and i found out the hard way middle of no wear a petrol staion like 4 miles in each direction lmao
