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by shakenbake
18 May 2014, 06:56
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Re: Power valve hitting piston

Hi

I'm sure the cables were the right way round but I shall re check, if I have to send it away again that's what I'll have to do. I took lots of pictures and put it back the way it started I'm sure but I will double check, the power valve moves freely and all cables are clear for movement and well ...
by shakenbake
14 May 2014, 11:16
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Re: Power valve hitting piston

So just a bit of an update and some help required if possible.

Turns out my cdi/ecu was knakkered so sent it to 2stroke lab to get repaired which I received back yesterday (great service and comms by the way)

Fitted the cdi, started the bike, the power valve instantly moved to the closed position ...
by shakenbake
11 Mar 2014, 14:58
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Re: Power valve hitting piston

Ok
Mate

Thanks for the reply I'll check it out.

Thanks again
by shakenbake
11 Mar 2014, 13:02
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Re: Power valve hitting piston

And its all standard. With regular maintenance. Although I must admit, I haven't played with the power valve cables much, perhaps the cables have stretched causing the valve to move slightly?
by shakenbake
11 Mar 2014, 12:58
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Re: Power valve hitting piston

Looks like I've had a catastrophic failure somewhere then as the power valve has the same markings on it as the piston
by shakenbake
11 Mar 2014, 00:31
Forum: Technical
Topic: Power valve hitting piston
Replies: 9
Views: 9921

Power valve hitting piston

Hi
Stripped the top end today after the bike starting making funny noises and looks like the power valve has been hitting the piston.

I can fix this with new piston etc but just wondered if anyone had any idea why this had happend.i have not tinkered or adjusted the power valve in any way ...
by shakenbake
22 Jun 2012, 10:14
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: New Mk2 Owner
Replies: 3
Views: 4675

Re: New Mk2 Owner

Hi Mike
I'm from Doncaster mate, I normally ride around derbyshire and the peaks and North Yorkshire then wales once a year on a jolly, and then the isle of man for the TT every year and take the Bikes in a van. I'll check out the FAQ section, I did search the forum and couldn't find anything but i ...
by shakenbake
22 Jun 2012, 06:38
Forum: New Members Intro
Topic: New Mk2 Owner
Replies: 3
Views: 4675

New Mk2 Owner

Greetings

Just bought my first CRM after reading lots of good reports about them, I've just sold a 4T KTM and have had XR's and the like previously, fancied something different (first 2T since I was about 15) so we'll see how it go's. Don't pick the bike up until wednesday but already itching to go ...