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Leem123
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PostPosted: 12:32 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Cutting out in the rain? Reply with quote
My bike keeps cutting out in the rain, never happens on a good day.. When it cuts out a put a bit of wd40 on the spark plug and it starts up and goes for another while again, so I im guessing it's the spark plug?

What can you do to stop it from cutting out?

My bike is an Aprilia rs 125.
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Robby
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PostPosted: 15:32 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Replace the HT lead and plug cap.
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 19:13 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Robby wrote:
Replace the HT lead and plug cap.


I have replaced the cap. The spark plug was very rusty looking around the nut of the spark plug. I have another red weatherproof cap I will change it to that. And try it. Smile
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 19:25 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Robby wrote:
Replace the HT lead and plug cap.


Will I buy this and give it a try?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PERFORMANCE-RACING-IGNITION-COIL-HT-SPARK-PLUG-LEAD-APRILIA-RS-125-RS125-99-12-/151032632242?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item232a3f13b2
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andy_uk
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PostPosted: 19:46 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mine was the same in wet weather. (same or similar engine as yours)
WD40 would work for a day or two at the most.
I sprayed the coil & lead with ACF50 on boxing day and it's been perfect ever since!
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gavcarter
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PostPosted: 19:51 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you have to resort water repellants to get it to run properly ( assuming lead and cap are fine) get some di-electric grease to waterproof it - it will last a lot longer than wd40 etc
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 21:02 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
andy_uk wrote:
Mine was the same in wet weather. (same or similar engine as yours)
WD40 would work for a day or two at the most.
I sprayed the coil & lead with ACF50 on boxing day and it's been perfect ever since!



WD40 works for about 10-20min depends on the rain. lol

Will I buy this and give it a try? Smile

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACF-50-ANTI-CORROSION-SCOOTER-SPRAY-PROTECTION-ACF50-/400593415495
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 21:09 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
andy_uk wrote:
Mine was the same in wet weather. (same or similar engine as yours)
WD40 would work for a day or two at the most.
I sprayed the coil & lead with ACF50 on boxing day and it's been perfect ever since!


Does that stuff work on your chain too?
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gavcarter
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-with-High-Electrical-Insulation-50g-Tube-/261174248087?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3ccf32c297

this would be more suited to the plug and cap.
AC50 is not really designed for chains but a lot of people use it to effect. I prefer proper chain lube personally
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 23:42 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
gavcarter wrote:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-with-High-Electrical-Insulation-50g-Tube-/261174248087?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3ccf32c297

this would be more suited to the plug and cap.
AC50 is not really designed for chains but a lot of people use it to effect. I prefer proper chain lube personally


I have just the racing weatherproof cap off of PJME and it seems to be fine, just seems to be a bit of rust around the nut of it. Could I put that grease around the the coil too? Smile
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 23:43 - 10 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
gavcarter wrote:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-with-High-Electrical-Insulation-50g-Tube-/261174248087?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3ccf32c297

this would be more suited to the plug and cap.
AC50 is not really designed for chains but a lot of people use it to effect. I prefer proper chain lube personally


Plus I have good chain lube here anyhow so it doesn't bother me. Razz
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gavcarter
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PostPosted: 00:36 - 11 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Leem123 wrote:
gavcarter wrote:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servisol-Silicone-Grease-with-High-Electrical-Insulation-50g-Tube-/261174248087?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3ccf32c297

this would be more suited to the plug and cap.
AC50 is not really designed for chains but a lot of people use it to effect. I prefer proper chain lube personally


I have just the racing weatherproof cap off of PJME and it seems to be fine, just seems to be a bit of rust around the nut of it. Could I put that grease around the the coil too? Smile


That grease is for ANY electrical connection so yes....
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Leem123
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PostPosted: 00:47 - 11 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
gavcarter wrote:


That grease is for ANY electrical connection so yes....


Thanks will buy it tomorrow and give it a try. Smile
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temeluchus
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 11 Jan 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holts-AQ9R-300ml-Damp-Start/dp/B003IPNBP0

plaster the electrics in this.
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