Men like this may cost a few quid but his experience/skill will massively shorten the diagnostic time which not only saves money/time, it ensures your cash is spent fixing the problem - not wasted away on unneeded parts and labour.
Jim is a fabulous mechanic and I have learned much from these very informative videos. Better, cleaner, presentation would improve even this fantastic resource.
I used to own one of these, and I absolutely loved it. Just subscribed to your channel and I am slowly going through some of your content. Learning a lot and confirming what I do know. Good stuff! /cheers
Haha, LM-2 heater procedure, mine is working exactly the same However after few kilometres the logger hangs up and doesn't want to record the AFR anymore. Tested with 4.9 and 4.2. Probably there is a problem with EGT. Lots of fun to set up correctly.
@Superbike Surgery Ltd i got a CB600F hornet 2006, carb model, been trying for over a year now to get it running right, problem is under slight load between 4k and 5k rpm, it will drop out on 1 cylinder, it fouls the plug on cylinder 1 when it is missing, but when its not missing plug is light gray in midle and a litle darker on the ring, so pretty normal, we had carb sync checked, its spot on, i cleaned carbs several times, i did use a ultrasonic cleaner, but i also made sure all passages where open, i changed float valve, jets, idle jet, o-ring on AF screw, checked membrane, changed vacum hoses, new coils, new plugs several times, it usually run ok for a short while after plug change, and also after disconnecting battery and letting it sit for 15 min it will only run on 2 at first start this is the reason i changed coils, no matter how long you let it run and no matter if you rev it or not it will not wake up on the last 2 cylinders, turn ignition off then back on and it runs on 4, that only happends after battery has been out and never with just turning off ignition, a bit at a loss on this one, im starting to think ICU would be interesting to hear if you got any advice in what to check next, i also checked the position sensor on the carbs, that is spot on 0.5v off trottle and 4.5 v full trottle, no dropouts.
Be interested to c what u find that generation of fzr engine and from 87 right up to the thunderace were somewhat noisy imo due to the fact there’s not tensioner on the starter/ alternator chain a problem I’m trying to remedy on my fz750 based 961 engine 😅
Do Innovate do a battery for the tool simplicity of ease rather than having to remove the seat to take power from the bike battery. I've bought a shop kit for my workshop and had made jetting and needle work far easier
Back in the day I had 2 FZr400 and had Rich carb One, Im sure it was the rider the other cylinder no 1 never could solve it I "suspect " that boring but even when I replaced it would still do it I wish I had had access to the exhaust gas analyse u got ! ps how you going to get the araldite off that tank?
Where can I get a afr meter with the exhaust probe instead of the lamda that goes into the wall of the exhaust ,I can't seem to find one ,I have a 1200 bandit which has had all o-rings and gaskets replaced ,plus ultrasonically cleaned and pressure tested ,but it's still not running right
@SuperbikeSurgeryTV After having bought a LM-2 because of you using it, I was watching all your older videos just to find this bit of information regarding how you mount the probe to your exhaust. Didn't want to weld M18x1.5 sockets to the manifolds of my 916. Thanx Jim!
Given the fact the carbs have been gone through several times....??? if there not the cause, i'd be looking at the EXUP valve,motor and cables , the valves can stick shut, which might account for the odd exhaust noise and getting hot so quickly .
Men like this may cost a few quid but his experience/skill will massively shorten the diagnostic time which not only saves money/time, it ensures your cash is spent fixing the problem - not wasted away on unneeded parts and labour.
Great to get these classics bikes running as they should. Thx for saving it.
Thanks for filming it for us.
Best mechanic video on yt! Really nice
Great content Jim. Thanks for taking the time to set everything up so we can enjoy it. Looking forward to part two. 🍻
Well done for getting into this job with so many others having tackled it. Awesome bit of pre workshop diagnosis 👍👏👌
Excellent content.
Seeing it in real life as you're riding it ,is excellent.
You are only guy on TH-cam where i like the video before i start to actually watch it.. Keep it up! 😍
Nice machine worth saving 👍
Really interesting video, thanks for your work, looking forward to part 2
Look fwd to next vid on this issue and the other jobs that need doing.
Good video Jim thank you .
Thanks Jim. Great video. No doubt stretched the job out fixing all your kit to the bike but very interesting for us. Excellent.
I had a 1995 FZR1000. Of all the bikes I’ve had before, I wish I had that one back.
Thanks for the video, I think the LM2 is way underutilized in our craft!
Jim is a fabulous mechanic and I have learned much from these very informative videos. Better, cleaner, presentation would improve even this fantastic resource.
looking forward to part 2
Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to part 2.
I used to own one of these, and I absolutely loved it. Just subscribed to your channel and I am slowly going through some of your content. Learning a lot and confirming what I do know. Good stuff! /cheers
Haha, LM-2 heater procedure, mine is working exactly the same However after few kilometres the logger hangs up and doesn't want to record the AFR anymore. Tested with 4.9 and 4.2. Probably there is a problem with EGT. Lots of fun to set up correctly.
@Superbike Surgery Ltd i got a CB600F hornet 2006, carb model, been trying for over a year now to get it running right, problem is under slight load between 4k and 5k rpm, it will drop out on 1 cylinder, it fouls the plug on cylinder 1 when it is missing, but when its not missing plug is light gray in midle and a litle darker on the ring, so pretty normal, we had carb sync checked, its spot on, i cleaned carbs several times, i did use a ultrasonic cleaner, but i also made sure all passages where open, i changed float valve, jets, idle jet, o-ring on AF screw, checked membrane, changed vacum hoses, new coils, new plugs several times, it usually run ok for a short while after plug change, and also after disconnecting battery and letting it sit for 15 min it will only run on 2 at first start this is the reason i changed coils, no matter how long you let it run and no matter if you rev it or not it will not wake up on the last 2 cylinders, turn ignition off then back on and it runs on 4, that only happends after battery has been out and never with just turning off ignition, a bit at a loss on this one, im starting to think ICU would be interesting to hear if you got any advice in what to check next, i also checked the position sensor on the carbs, that is spot on 0.5v off trottle and 4.5 v full trottle, no dropouts.
Great diagnostics!!!
Blimey Jim, you could lasso cattle with that lead !
Beautiful bike. I prefer the dual headlights from 89-90 though
Please do a video series. I own 2 of these
Nice video
Be interested to c what u find that generation of fzr engine and from 87 right up to the thunderace were somewhat noisy imo due to the fact there’s not tensioner on the starter/ alternator chain a problem I’m trying to remedy on my fz750 based 961 engine 😅
Loved them when they came out .
93?
That’s 30 years!
The emulsion tubes wear oval on these Fzr1000 series carbs, causing rich fuelling.
Having similar problems on a gsxr 750 srad. Exhaust smells of fuel and it runs crap when hot.looking fwd to part two.
I had similar issues with mine that had sat for years, Would cut out when hot as well.
Do Innovate do a battery for the tool simplicity of ease rather than having to remove the seat to take power from the bike battery. I've bought a shop kit for my workshop and had made jetting and needle work far easier
😂😂😂 That was funny @5.12
Back in the day I had 2 FZr400 and had Rich carb One, Im sure it was the rider the other cylinder no 1 never could solve it I "suspect " that boring but even when I replaced it would still do it I wish I had had access to the exhaust gas analyse u got ! ps how you going to get the araldite off that tank?
Where can I get a afr meter with the exhaust probe instead of the lamda that goes into the wall of the exhaust ,I can't seem to find one ,I have a 1200 bandit which has had all o-rings and gaskets replaced ,plus ultrasonically cleaned and pressure tested ,but it's still not running right
This is the tool I'm using www.innovatemotorsports.com/lm-2-single-o2-ultimate-shop-kit.html
@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV thank you
Oh, now I miss my exup :(
How are you attaching the sensor?
www.innovatemotorsports.com/o2-sensor-exhaust-clamp.html
@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV 👍
@SuperbikeSurgeryTV After having bought a LM-2 because of you using it, I was watching all your older videos just to find this bit of information regarding how you mount the probe to your exhaust. Didn't want to weld M18x1.5 sockets to the manifolds of my 916. Thanx Jim!
Given the fact the carbs have been gone through several times....??? if there not the cause, i'd be looking at the EXUP valve,motor and cables , the valves can stick shut, which might account for the odd exhaust noise and getting hot so quickly .
Made me laff with the liberal use of the eff word - so fresh to see these days