Below ek 3k rpm is the most economical, I found, but is difficult to do in 6th, staying in the speed limit and not feel like she's "labouring".
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Flatter sweep by 4-5⁰ and 10mm higher is as close to the GSA1200's, which is perfect.
The Protaper Contour Raptor is an amazing alternative.
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Again, well done.
That pump removal is a bloody PITA.
I also have the teabag filter on scheduled replacement now.
Also, do yourself a favour. Inspect the inside of the petrol tank. Mine is showing signs of rust.
One contribution factor effecting the teabag filter negatively.
I dread having...
Many possibilities, I suppose.
You have to tip the tank up and back to gain access to the sparkplugs. Perhaps it dislodged some debris and the fuelpump sucked it into the filter?
You said the coils tested fine.
So spark is there.
Air not an issue?
Other than than that, the fuel supply.
Else...
Hi Johannes.
Where are you based?
Regardless, my 2010 at about 45000km had similar issues and also did the whole spark plug swap (with Iridiums), even bought new coils.
Eventually was the teabag filter in the fuel pump that was clogged.
Had it replaced by an indy mech here in Cape Town for...
The Workshop Manual (or is it the same as the Service Manual, the one with 660pages?) is easier to decipher.
Once you get the hang of it, it is all clearer.
Basically, the values, etc. is in the manual is the acceptable range, on/off or what it should be or points to the offending bit/part...
I found, on my 2010 1st gen, that when I "preload" the gearshifter, slightly, before shifting, it engages the gears much smoother. Not easy when you attempt it whilst standing, but possible.
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