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I am working on the basis that if I rule out some things before I take it in, I might save a few quid, and learn a thing or two along the way....
I put a new plug I had lying around in the right cylinder after I did the compression test. Rode to work today. Started and ran well. Reluctant to...
Ok, the results are in! L cylinder 12 bar = 175 psi Middle cylinder 12.1 bar = 180 psi R cylinder 13 bar = 190 psi I do not know what the...
No I did not. I thought flushing the radiator had solved the problem but definitely not. I will do a compression test before buying a new cap but...
This is at the edge of my knowledge, but the fouled plug and coolant boiling issue suggest a cylinder issue to me. She doesn't seem to be burning...
I have a horrible feeling it's a cylinder or valve issue but I guess it could be gummed carbs. I'm not confident to tackle valves etc but I've...
Are you thinking worn cylinders? If that is the likely diagnosis I might just hand it over to a mechanic that knows what they're doing.
The bike has been reliable for years but has developed a couple of gremlins. The green neutral light is not coming on, but this only happens when...
The t bird does have a bleed screw. Filling up slowly leads to some gurgling and it seems to sort out any bubbles. 2L goes in which is he correct...
No I have not. But I did wonder whether it would be worth getting a new one. Will look into it. Thanks.
I took rad off and back flushed. Took the down pipe off that leads to the water pump. Refilled with 50/50 water and antifreeze. 2L of fluid, plus...
Rode to work and back today. V hot out there. Bike not spewed its fluid out. 50/50 mix of water and collent, plus a drain down and wash through...
Yes. Fan kicking in.
As ever, some really helpful suggestions. Ill check the drain hose from the expansion tank but I think it's ok. The rad could be gunged up. The...
Old threat but I cannot be the first to have this issue. In fact, the factory plug wrench did the job perfectly.
Hi all, My 1997 Thunderbird 900 occasionally is spitting out its coolant. It seems ok on longer runs but it hates the stop start of a commute,...
Thanks for the tips. The Amazon part was to bulky to get down into the engine. Ill use Fowlers as suggested. Using a hose to start threading...
Hi, I know I can't be the first owner wondering how to get the centre plug out of a Thunderbird 900. I have done my homework and cannot find a...
So I've been emailing my MP and the London Mayor about the proposed expansion to the ulez congestion zone. Looks like it will go ahead in spite of...
Finally got round to recording how she sounds after the cam chain fix... [MEDIA] This is how she sounded before ... [MEDIA]