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bazablue
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PostPosted: 18:50 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: flat spot........ Reply with quote
suggestions please...virago xxv535 96....on mway at 60mph has flat spot so overtaking slow then picks up ........ on the old bikes id have said condensor when throttle opened and engine slows but not the same.....ideas plse...cleaned plugs......carbs???? cheers gents in anticipation...
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 18:59 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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How long has it been like this? Something that just came along, or coincided with a change (such as an exhaust change)?

All the best

Keith
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bazablue
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PostPosted: 19:06 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
Hi

How long has it been like this? Something that just came along, or coincided with a change (such as an exhaust change)?

All the best

Keith
hi keith...its a sudden thing...no change to bike at all...cept two new tyres last week....hmmm when she collected the bike (its mint 8,000mls)she found two new mirrors fitted seemed the gofor at the unit had caught one and broke the stem so they replaced them.....forgot to mention it to us......she also had a throttle rest for her palm and the rubber cushion was missing and we cant find it.......but how this would affect i dont know....but it was fine before...
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 19:29 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Mmm, I would be checking for other accident damage. Bits like the foot rests and the tips of the indicators.

I would still be tempted to suggest the fueling first. Check the carbs for cleanliness and any damage to the carb diaphragms.

It it has been dropped then it could have upset the carb float height or (more likely) dislodged some rubbish from the tank to get into the carbs.

All the best

Keith
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bazablue
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PostPosted: 19:47 - 20 Aug 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kickstart wrote:
Hi

Mmm, I would be checking for other accident damage. Bits like the foot rests and the tips of the indicators.

I would still be tempted to suggest the fueling first. Check the carbs for cleanliness and any damage to the carb diaphragms.

It it has been dropped then it could have upset the carb float height or (more likely) dislodged some rubbish from the tank to get into the carbs.

All the best

Keith
cheers keith ill try that,even maybe some dodgy fuel ...but i will check for any other signs...drop etc...didnt appear to notice any but then we had driven off and she flagged me down to say her mirrors were oblong not round....so you dont always notice especially when you ve always trusted that shop...but the gofor is new and clumsy...food for thought
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