December 10th, 2013, 06:08 AM | #1 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bobby
Location: Mount Washington Ky
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Phantom Silver, 2006 Harley Davidson XL1200L Glacier White Posts: 28
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Intake boot
Anyone ever trace a vacuum leak to a backwards installed intake boot? I just bought this bike, a 2007 (with a running issue) and noticed that plug #2 was white. It's only got 281 miles on it and was supposedly serviced back in May. The carbs are clean inside (cleaned them again anyway) and I seen no other problems other than the boot on backwards. Although this machine is in near new condition I still changed the oil, oil and air filters, plugs and brake fluid. Also drained the gas tank and put in fresh gas. Only reason I'm asking is it may be a week or 2 before I can fire it up and see how it runs. Could the boot have caused a lean condition? The boot ends look similar but are marked carb on one end and head on the other. Any thoughts?
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December 10th, 2013, 07:36 AM | #2 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
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Looks like you have got the maintenance figured out - good job. Always a real good idea to go through a "new" used bike and do the things you listed when you get it. Pretty much assume nothing has ever been done. More often than not it's true. |
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December 10th, 2013, 07:51 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Bobby
Location: Mount Washington Ky
Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Phantom Silver, 2006 Harley Davidson XL1200L Glacier White Posts: 28
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Thanks for the reply. It was so cold here that I had it trailered home. Still need to flush the antifreeze and grease up a few things but overall it's about ready. The tires are soft and pliable with no rot though I'll probably change them and the brake lines next year due to age. I don't see how someone can purchase a new bike and never ride it. I can't wait to!
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