No power/Stalling - Page 2

abszero7 · September 12th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Alright i'll post the plugs later tonight

abszero7 · September 12th, 2012, 05:32 PM

Old plugs here

Fappy · September 12th, 2012, 08:57 PM

Great picture... those old plugs actually look pretty damn healthy! Problem has to be elsewhere. Next step the carbs and fuel filters.

abszero7 · September 13th, 2012, 03:59 AM

Yeah!, I'll definitely start researching those jobs next; I am just happy my bike works again (I am not sure if it was actually broken or I was a moron and didn't let it warm up; but i was pretty sure I did because I definitely was riding on it for a few minutes and the performance was pretty bad prior to replacing the plugs; if I closed the choke the bike would just stutter {and its was like 70 degrees out}; NOW instead, the bikes rpms increase as it should. I'm just happy the bike isn't being a scooter =).

I also have to tighten my chain because since the throttle response wasn't as good with the old plugs, i didn't really feel the jolt from acceleration when the chain would go taught...now i do :P

Thank you for all your help. Taking off the fairings was like 50% of the battle, getting the boots in and out was like 30% and replacing the plugs was like 20%

Also that picture was taken with a really crappy DSLR with a really crapply Lens, both of which are from 2006.

Motofool · September 13th, 2012, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abszero7

Old plugs here

Can you tell which one is seeing a lean mix?

http://www.dansmc.com/spark_plugs/sp...s_catalog.html

abszero7 · September 13th, 2012, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Can you tell which one is seeing a lean mix?

http://www.dansmc.com/spark_plugs/sp...s_catalog.html

I'm guessing the one with the slightly lighter color of brown.
I wish I knew which plugs were where but I lost track.

Motofool · September 13th, 2012, 07:18 AM

A good tip to remember for the next time.

Fappy · September 13th, 2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Can you tell which one is seeing a lean mix?

http://www.dansmc.com/spark_plugs/sp...s_catalog.html

The plug on the right?

Motofool · September 13th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fappy

The plug on the right?

No, the ceramic and the ground electrode are covered by red dust, typical of good mix.

There is minimum cover on the plug on the left side.
Note the green dots as well.

Fappy · September 13th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Interesting... Now I see what you mean. What would the green dots represent?

Motofool · September 13th, 2012, 10:34 AM

Not sure, but it may be a form of corrosion, which is frequently associated to the high temperatures produced by lean mixes.

abszero7 · September 13th, 2012, 12:38 PM

"Spark plugs can ignite leaner fuel mixtures, but only by increasing spark energy. Unfortunately, these high voltages erode spark plug electrodes" -from an article about lasers potentially replacing spark plugs in the future.

September 12th, 2012, 05:25 PM	#41
abszero7 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Lawrence Township NJ Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 49	Alright i'll post the plugs later tonight __________________________________________________ It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin

September 12th, 2012, 05:32 PM	#42
abszero7 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Lawrence Township NJ Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 49	Old plugs here __________________________________________________ It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin

September 13th, 2012, 03:59 AM	#44
abszero7 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Lawrence Township NJ Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 49	Yeah!, I'll definitely start researching those jobs next; I am just happy my bike works again (I am not sure if it was actually broken or I was a moron and didn't let it warm up; but i was pretty sure I did because I definitely was riding on it for a few minutes and the performance was pretty bad prior to replacing the plugs; if I closed the choke the bike would just stutter {and its was like 70 degrees out}; NOW instead, the bikes rpms increase as it should. I'm just happy the bike isn't being a scooter =). I also have to tighten my chain because since the throttle response wasn't as good with the old plugs, i didn't really feel the jolt from acceleration when the chain would go taught...now i do :P Thank you for all your help. Taking off the fairings was like 50% of the battle, getting the boots in and out was like 30% and replacing the plugs was like 20% Also that picture was taken with a really crappy DSLR with a really crapply Lens, both of which are from 2006. __________________________________________________ It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin

September 13th, 2012, 07:18 AM	#47
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	A good tip to remember for the next time. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 13th, 2012, 10:34 AM	#51
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	Not sure, but it may be a form of corrosion, which is frequently associated to the high temperatures produced by lean mixes. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

September 12th, 2012, 08:57 PM	#43
Fappy ninjette.org guru Name: Stephen Location: Philadelphia, PA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R, 2008 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 263	Great picture... those old plugs actually look pretty damn healthy! Problem has to be elsewhere. Next step the carbs and fuel filters.

September 13th, 2012, 10:28 AM	#50
Fappy ninjette.org guru Name: Stephen Location: Philadelphia, PA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R, 2008 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 263	Interesting... Now I see what you mean. What would the green dots represent?

September 13th, 2012, 12:38 PM	#52
abszero7 ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Lawrence Township NJ Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Red Posts: 49	"Spark plugs can ignite leaner fuel mixtures, but only by increasing spark energy. Unfortunately, these high voltages erode spark plug electrodes" -from an article about lasers potentially replacing spark plugs in the future. __________________________________________________ It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin

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