JStump Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) I was planning on painting my bike white sometime anyway, and last night just got me motivated to do it. I also need to replace the brakes, tires, and fix the engine stumble under 4000 RPMs(think it may be a bad spark plug). So I figured I would start a small build page. Since I am doing so much work to this thing, I figure I may as well tear it completely apart and check and clean everything(well mostly everything). Here is my checklist of things to do...Replace spark plugs(Done)Replace front brake pads(Done)Change oil and filter(Done)Replace fork seals and oilReplace front and rear tiresRepair cracked rear plastic(Done)Paint plastics white, everything else black(Done)Replace ugly rear turn signals with LED flush mounts(Done)Replace brake lights with LED(Done)Polish headlights(Done)Thoroughly clean engine and frame(Done)Clean air filter(Done)Check all fluids(Done)Install silverstar ultra bulbs(Done)Get TuneECU and cableBreak bike with TuneECU and cableGoogle how to fix bike after breaking it with TuneECU and cableFix bike with TuneECU and cableReassemble RIDE!!And depending on how much money I have left after all this possibly some New leversNew mirrorsMiscellaneous pieces that are missing like a rear fenderTinted windscreen(Done)I hope to have this all done by end of March, mid April depending on how the weather is and if I can get outside to paint. Here is the start. Edited March 31, 2012 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 The engine stumble under 4000 is a trait of the Triumph engine from factory. Most likely not a bad spark plug. PCIII/ or some other type of tune, (never heard of the one youre looking at) will fix the issue. If you need any help hit me up I know the bike pretty well.EBC brake pads FWIW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) No, this is really bad. It sounds like a v twin, not a 4 cyl. Had the bike from june to october and it ran great, october/november it started to do this. It sounds almost as if it is misfiring but I get no codes which is why I think it is a plug. I checked the stator/rr but that checks out fine. Could also be a valve timing issue though if the plugs check out right?The tuner I am looking at is freeware that you can download custom maps for, you just have to buy the OBDII cable for like $15.Also, I do not know what FWIW stands for but I bought the EBC organic pads a couple days ago. Edited March 1, 2012 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 FWIW...For What Its Worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 No, this is really bad. It sounds like a v twin, not a 4 cyl. Had the bike from june to october and it ran great, october/november it started to do this. It sounds almost as if it is misfiring but I get no codes which is why I think it is a plug. I checked the stator/rr but that checks out fine. Could also be a valve timing issue though if the plugs check out right?The tuner I am looking at is freeware that you can download custom maps for, you just have to buy the OBDII cable for like $15.Also, I do not know what FWIW stands for but I bought the EBC organic pads a couple days ago.O I got ya on misfire. Might want to do plugs and wires. I've got almost 23000 miles On mine and never had issues like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Message oldschoolsdime92 he has that freeware program and a lot of the maps for it. He can probably help you with that aspect. It made a huge difference for his triumph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 TuneECU is pretty awesome once you figure it out.Play with it a lot BEFORE you hook up your bike. Get comfortable with it all, what all the spreadsheets/numbers/ratios mean, etc. Its a fantastic built-in feature for Triumphs that more bikes should've come from the factory with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 TuneECU is awesome. I have the cable if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 TuneECU is awesome. I have the cable if you need it.Im just gonna buy one, they are only $15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) This is what it sounds like, you can hear me rev it right at the end but my phone ran out of memory and cut the rest off. But you can hear it running rough when i rev it, it should sound more like an f1 car than a cruiser. But it needs to get up to about 3500-4000RPMs to start sounding right and it takes all the way up to 6000RPMs before all the power kicks in. I have to rev the nuts off it to get it to take off from a stop or else it will bog down and leave me with no power in the middle of the street.http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/?action=view¤t=5a632183.mp4 Edited March 1, 2012 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 No, this is really bad. It sounds like a v twin, not a 4 cyl. Had the bike from june to october and it ran great, october/november it started to do this. It sounds almost as if it is misfiring but I get no codes which is why I think it is a plug. I checked the stator/rr but that checks out fine. Could also be a valve timing issue though if the plugs check out right?The tuner I am looking at is freeware that you can download custom maps for, you just have to buy the OBDII cable for like $15.Also, I do not know what FWIW stands for but I bought the EBC organic pads a couple days ago.I believe TuneECU only works with the triples not the Fours. I will look at my stuff when I get home though just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 It supports a lot of triumphs, including mine and the new 675. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I'm wrong. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 That video sounds like its missing. Or running on less then four cylinders. Maybe when it fell it messed up your plugs or wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 That video sounds like its missing. Or running on less then four cylinders. Maybe when it fell it messed up your plugs or wires?Nope, this has been happening since November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Well then I think I would check the plugs, and wires. LOL! Maybe a clogged injector? Have you tried to run any fuel system cleaner through it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Well then I think I would check the plugs, and wires. LOL! Maybe a clogged injector? Have you tried to run any fuel system cleaner through it?Thats on the list of things Im gonna try. Im a big fan of sea foam but Im not sure my neighbors will be lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Piss on em pour it in and rev the snot out of it LOL! After I cleaned the shit out of my carbs on the DR-350 I ran a few tanks with cleaner in it to finish getting the last little bit of crap out of them. Or it could be something with your FI being off? I hate fuel/electric problems thats when I take it to a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Piss on em pour it in and rev the snot out of it LOL! After I cleaned the shit out of my carbs on the DR-350 I ran a few tanks with cleaner in it to finish getting the last little bit of crap out of them. Or it could be something with your FI being off? I hate fuel/electric problems thats when I take it to a shop.Yeah, not my favorite either. The MAF sensor and coil packs on my nissan made me want to pull my hair out. So hard to diagnose those kinds of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Got the crack repaired and sanded, the front fender sanded, and working on sanding and polishing one of the headlights that had scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 (edited) Replaced plugs and pads today. The pads I am not sure I needed because the old ones were only half gone, but I have some EBC's now so it was an upgrade. The plugs on the other hand solved my engine tumble problem which just saved me probably $400 so I am pretty happy about that! May even have more than half on them.But while I was under the tank I found this plug that didn't have anything plugged into it. Anyone know what it is? It looked very similar to the plug that was plugged into the bottom of the air box. Edited March 20, 2012 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 I am starting to primer and paint and here is my set up, 2 hanging basket hooks and some fishing line lol.Pieces in progress...And my newly painted muffler and freshly detailed frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Coming along nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thanks, but when it rains it pours. I just added replacement of the fuel and return line quick disconnects to the list of things to fix. Snapped one off when I removed the tank and after doing research I found out it is an extremely common thing to happen and there was a recall for it. I guess I am glad I found out like this and not with a puddle of gas on the ground or worse, with a fire while I am riding! At this point I think I have spent $1300 on repairs and upgrades in the past month. Dont even want to see the bank statement when it comes out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) New turn signals LED turn signal with LED tails.http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f268/JStumpalump150/?action=view¤t=394caf30.mp4 Edited March 21, 2012 by JStump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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