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Ian Castleton

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    2002 V11 Le Mans, 1982 Le Mans III, 2014 Honda VFR 1200, 1992 Triumph Trident Sprint

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  2. So, after much checking, I drained the tank, filled it with super unleaded (UK high octane) and a good dose of injection cleaner, and it now runs like a dream and sounds magnificent. Fixed the tickover by adjusting the air bypass screws to one turn out (they were nearly right in), and I've given it several rounds of "Italian Tune Up". Thanks for all your help everyone. One further thing. Over the years I've had problems with starting, even when warm. The fuel pumps runs for a few seconds, but pulling in the clutch and pressing the start button does nothing. Push the bike back into garage, onto its stand, try one more time and the bugger starts. Today I've worked out what's up. Sitting on the bike with the front wheel straight ahead and it won't start. On the side stand with the front wheel to the right, and it does. Must be a connection on the clutch switch or starter button cable which only makes when the front wheel is not straight.
  3. Thanks fotoguzzi. Will check out the manifold boots with all the other suggestions ...
  4. Thanks antmanbee, the timing sensor has caused starting problems in the past. I'll check that out too
  5. Out on my 2005 V11 injected Le Mans yesterday - about 30 degrees C. Haven't used it much this year due to back brake woes. Running like a dream until around 10 miles from home, when bad misfire started, losing almost all power. Managed to limp home with much clutch slipping and throttle, keeping revs above 3000 rpm. Sounded like it was only firing on 1 cylinder, Started bike again after about 30 mins of cooling down. Plugs fine, but would only tick over on LH cylinder. Started fine again, so went out again but after a couple of miles developed misfire again, and just managed to limp home. Any suggestions where to start looking? Fuel filter, bad fuel, temperature sensor? Why should it suddenly start after running well? TIA, Ian
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