1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
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1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
16 Apr 2015 07:02
Hi guys. My 1100 GPZ takes at least 3 min to warm up with the choke half way up, when it reaches to temp the RPM increaces until I turn the throttle or flick the choke back down.
If I were to ride the bike without warming it up the engine it would bog down when I give it gas/thrttle. this would foul and damp the plugs with gas.
I was wondering if I were to use a DYNA COIL 3 OHM if it would fix this morning start up problem and fix the fouling plugs.
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If I were to ride the bike without warming it up the engine it would bog down when I give it gas/thrttle. this would foul and damp the plugs with gas.
I was wondering if I were to use a DYNA COIL 3 OHM if it would fix this morning start up problem and fix the fouling plugs.
thanks
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
16 Apr 2015 12:30
Since the Mikuni BS34 carbs on that model do not have an accelerator pump how does the plugs get fouled when you turn the "choke" off and ride It before it warms up.. Are the plugs actually fouling out and failing to fire?
On mine on the first start of the day I turn the choke on and when the bike fires up I turn the choke and off and ride it. Yes it carburates likes shit until it is warmed up but usually does so only for a few minutes. You cannot expect fuel injection performance from carburators. No a Dyna ignition will not fix your issue, your bike already has electronic ignition.
On mine on the first start of the day I turn the choke on and when the bike fires up I turn the choke and off and ride it. Yes it carburates likes shit until it is warmed up but usually does so only for a few minutes. You cannot expect fuel injection performance from carburators. No a Dyna ignition will not fix your issue, your bike already has electronic ignition.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
25 Apr 2015 19:29 - 28 Apr 2015 19:18
Here are some pictures of what coulor the plugs are. The bike has been sitting for almost 2 weeks so they are not wet.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
25 Apr 2015 21:06
Don't look fouled to me.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
25 Apr 2015 21:34
what year gpz 1100?with fuel injection?no carbs correct.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
25 Apr 2015 22:02
Those plugs look like too lean of fuel mixture for full power....to me
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
26 Apr 2015 06:05 - 26 Apr 2015 06:06
No fuel or no spark, no carbon.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
26 Apr 2015 06:47
i would check the temp.sensor and the T.P.S..you might have to clean the T.P.S. and readjust.
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1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
1985 turbo 750 stock, being restored.
1984 gpz 750 with 810 cc wiesco's megacycle cams(471-10) 34 mm flatslides v&h pipe ported head dyna ignition. bottom end, crank case from turbo 750 and sprockets.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
28 Apr 2015 20:08
I clean the plugs by sodar blast them. install and start with choke/''the fast idle '' when @ operating temporature the idle increaces to 1500 rpm this is where I flip the lever down/off.
At this point the plugs will be black and wet.
the pictures below showes fresh plugs one morning start and a half hour ride.
I took the bike out again today so the pictures below will show a second morning start and a half hour drive,
At this point the plugs will be black and wet.
the pictures below showes fresh plugs one morning start and a half hour ride.
I took the bike out again today so the pictures below will show a second morning start and a half hour drive,






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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
28 Apr 2015 21:44
Not fouled. Too lean and or no spark.
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This is one of two threads on the same subject.
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This is one of two threads on the same subject.
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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
29 Apr 2015 06:07
It will seem the condition did clear up a bit from last year I should have given you guys the history on this bike. I did an engine job almost 2 years ago and to this day I cant get the engine to idle correctly. The picturs below was from last year when I had no clue why the engine would hot fire up due to fouling plugs
The picturs I am posting of the plugs above are not the true colour they are truly black and the white electrode is brownish red. here are some pictures of what it used to look like last year.
The picturs I am posting of the plugs above are not the true colour they are truly black and the white electrode is brownish red. here are some pictures of what it used to look like last year.



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Re: 1983 GPZ 1100 Fouling plugs
29 Apr 2015 06:14
What you're looking for is a peanut butter color. Looks like you're burning a little oil. Not fouled. Check for vacuum leaks for the idle problem.
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