Kr1 wont rev + backfire
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Kr1 wont rev + backfire
First off hello i am new to the forum and have just bought an 89' kr1 and this looks like a great source of information.
Iv bought a project kr1 which idles well and starts first kick but will just die if i try and rev it, if i blip the throttle abit it will backfire/spit from one exhaust, the backfire switches sides if you swap the ht leads which leads me to believe its an electrical problem. Both carbs are squeaky clean inside and brand new plugs. Ht caps look new aswell. The previous owner had it running well after he rebuilt the top end and it developed the problem when he came to ride it one morning.
Any help appreciated,
Cheers
Iv bought a project kr1 which idles well and starts first kick but will just die if i try and rev it, if i blip the throttle abit it will backfire/spit from one exhaust, the backfire switches sides if you swap the ht leads which leads me to believe its an electrical problem. Both carbs are squeaky clean inside and brand new plugs. Ht caps look new aswell. The previous owner had it running well after he rebuilt the top end and it developed the problem when he came to ride it one morning.
Any help appreciated,
Cheers
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Re: Kr1 wont rev + backfire
That definately means that theres a problem with the coil/ht leads, just as Luders suspected. Swapping it out with a known good coil from your mate will confirm this.scooby_hugh wrote:the backfire switches sides if you swap the ht leads
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if its sticking to one cylinder, then check the condition of the reeds (cracked, split or lifting). Also worth doing a compression check. WOT, no plugs and push along for a few yards. Can't remember what the readings should be, but both cylinders should be pretty consistent.
I also had backfires with broken rings so also worth checking up the exhaust port too for damage.
Have you also swapped the carbs over to see if the fault stays on the same cylinder
I also had backfires with broken rings so also worth checking up the exhaust port too for damage.
Have you also swapped the carbs over to see if the fault stays on the same cylinder
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I did try different plugs, pulled the exhausts off and span the engine slowly with the flywheel and my bores look a little dodgy, so im not sure how well the claimed top end rebuild was carried out, i should be picking up a set of barrels from a mate and il rebuild myself so i know its good. How long will a standard bottom end last on one? Is it worth doing that too while im there?
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