when i start my bike up to go to work starts first time and runs ok after about 10 mins of riding get to a road junction the bike starts missing and running terrible and cuts out then takes quite a while to start runs terrible for a while then seems ok again get to the next road junction and it dies again when i leave work does exactly the same one thing i have noticed if i set the tick over to high the revs seem to stick for a couple of seconds when i throttle off put a new fuel filter on and put some carb cleaner in the fuel seemed better for a week but is now worse than ever any help would be appreciated
cheers courty
running problems
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Re: running problems
they all seem pretty standard zxr probs that come up often on here. my used to have similar probs with hot and cold starting probs, but since i put a new battery on it seems to have lessened considerbly.
but i recon people would suggest getting the carbs balanced for this, or maybe the mix is too fuel rich?
my throttle sticks also, but i just ignore it now, i find a few blips when its sticking helps it settle.
im guessing this is not the definitive answer you were looking for, but im sure some others will chip on more authoritively! untill then have a browse for similar posts too
but i recon people would suggest getting the carbs balanced for this, or maybe the mix is too fuel rich?
my throttle sticks also, but i just ignore it now, i find a few blips when its sticking helps it settle.
im guessing this is not the definitive answer you were looking for, but im sure some others will chip on more authoritively! untill then have a browse for similar posts too

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Re: running problems
Hi,courty wrote:when i start my bike up to go to work starts first time and runs ok after about 10 mins of riding get to a road junction the bike starts missing and running terrible and cuts out then takes quite a while to start runs terrible for a while then seems ok again get to the next road junction and it dies again when i leave work does exactly the same one thing i have noticed if i set the tick over to high the revs seem to stick for a couple of seconds when i throttle off put a new fuel filter on and put some carb cleaner in the fuel seemed better for a week but is now worse than ever any help would be appreciated
cheers courty
I used to have this problem not so long ago, found out it was the manifold inlet rubbers leaking air. Whip them off, spread some silicone gasket sealer around them and stick them back on. You will notice the difference straight away when you start it. Also while you got the airbox off, just give the spark plugs a quick check on gap size, they should be 0.7 ~ 0.8mm Also check that the HT caps are tight on the leads, just give them a lil turn clockwise.
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Rich
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Re: running problems
thanks i will try these suggestions at the weekend
cheers courty
cheers courty