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Posted by annieoakley
- November 24, 2009, 14:43:00 PMRiding AGAIN! 
Just funnin with ya! Have fun with that!
Okay, I will do the compression thing. thanks for the tip.
I am going to try the stp if you think there is a chance it could unplug the jet.
I hope you have another good ride. Mine is soon to come (note my confidence!)
Posted by 1SG CAV
- November 24, 2009, 14:19:39 PMEasy way to check for compression, is move the spark plug wire out of the way (so you don't get a charge) hold your finger over the hole. press the starter switch until the cylinder makes a complete cycle,(unless you have a compression gauge). The compression should push the air around your finger, no matter how hard you hold it over the hole.
I too agree That DEALER mechanics are out to take your money. Private cycle shops want your business, so they don't try to take you for a ride.
Any jet cleaner will work. I use STP or gumout jet cleaner. Wally-world (Wal-Mart) sell them for about $2-3 abottle. use about 4-5 oz per tank.
If I remember right the ECU is the circuit board in the throttle body unit. I was told you can't replace just the circuit board. That's why It cost me $1000.00 for the new throttle body
WOW another nice day taking the black beauty out for another ride. Hoping yesterday wasn't a fluke, that it ran OK.
Posted by annieoakley
- November 24, 2009, 09:13:12 AMAfter printing off the self diagnosis I read it through. My FI light has not been on, it works but doesn't come on as a warning, so I don't think that is the problem, am I understanding that right? The self diagnosis is for checking when the FI light comes on?
1SG CAV- The mechanic didn't act like he was interested in working on a bike that had modifications done to it so he started talking about removing my new cobra part (because he didn't like that particular kind) he was going to charge me for a $400 for another brand that does the same thing. (go figure!) Then he said he would have to start all over and it would be around a grand by the time he was done. He is just guessing when it comes to the ECU, I think he is just figuring that since I have after market items on the bike that the ECU is no longer any good. I have one more referal to call. I have been told he is the best motorcycle mechanic around our area, he doesn't work for a dealer (I'm starting to think that is a plus) and he will come to my bike, I don't have to take it to him. I will wait until after this week to call. As far as the cylinder having good compression I don't know ( I'm a dummy in that area ) I wouldn't even know where to start. Is there a certain brand of jet cleaner I should use? I haven't ran any through it, and I am going to assume the previous owners didn't either. If I try that in my tank will it open a plugged jet?
You got to ride!!!!!!!!! awesome 
Posted by 1SG CAV
- November 23, 2009, 17:16:33 PMDid your last Mechanic tell you why you needed a new ECU? With fuel only going to one cylinder, the other has to be plugged. Have you every run jet cleaner in your tank? I run it with every other tank fill. If it is the jets then make sure you find a Good mechanic.
No rain today, got it running took mine for a 35 mile spin. still acts up, will be taking it in for tuning soon I hope.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- November 23, 2009, 17:01:49 PMdoes that cylinder have good compression?
Maybe the jet is plugged.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- November 23, 2009, 16:58:32 PMAnneoakley
I pulled my plugs today they were blacker than my bike. Cleaned them up, did a mild adjustment on the power commander. O got it running where I can ride it now. SO an advance tuning will/ should fix my problem.
With the power commander I can lean it out.
Posted by annieoakley
- November 23, 2009, 11:50:31 AMI have taken the Fi2000 off completely. No difference. Okay, I printed off the self-diagnosis. This will be all new territory for me....cool! I'll let you know what I come up with. Thanks Chief.
Posted by chief
- November 23, 2009, 11:12:21 AMTo run the bike needs, fuel, spark and air... if you are getting good spark, you need to start looking at the fuel system.
The FI2000 can be disconnected to eliminate it as a problem.
The question now is that cylinder getting fuel?Are you getting any error codes on the ECU?
Posted by annieoakley
- November 23, 2009, 08:37:57 AMThanks, I put new plugs in did the check, got good spark from both, bike is still only running on one cylinder. (grrrrr) It is starting to look like I am running out of ideas.
Posted by 1SG CAV
- November 20, 2009, 21:29:44 PMpull the plug , then stick the plug wire on the plug, set it against the jugs so it is grounded, (do not hold it with your hands, unless you want YOUR battery charged)rubber handled pliers works. then turn the motor over look for spark. check with two different plugs,(one that you know works). If the good plug doesn't work then it's the wire, if it does then it's the plug.
Happy Hunting.
Posted by annieoakley
- November 20, 2009, 08:40:30 AMWalk me through the steps...do I need a special piece of equipment to check the spark? If I can avoid sending this bike back to a shop I am willing to dive in and complete this on my own. I'm a hands on kinda person so I love working on things. But a motorcycle engine is a little different than tearing apart my old 88 F-150. I knew that truck inside out before replacing it, and I never had this issue before. Thanks for your help and input.
Posted by chief
- November 19, 2009, 16:59:34 PMAnnie - sounds like only one cylinder firing...
Pull the plugs and do a spark test.
If spark is a problem, Check the coil wires, plug wires and plugs.... I've heard of all three causing these problems.
Posted by bullride28
- November 18, 2009, 09:35:41 AMno your not the only two with this trubel . anny pull the plugs let it air out hr or so ,new plugs it works for me but its not the cure .sometimes when i start up lots of rich exhaust and smoke lights on 2000fi going nuts if i shut it off an restart its OK i know it drives me nuts .
Posted by annieoakley
- November 18, 2009, 08:20:29 AMnew battery, took off the new cobra part, checked all fuses, relocated my rectifier (hey, at least I can fix something that still works right 
) put the battery on the charger overnight, jumped on this morning and fired it up. (Well at least it started,. do I get points for that? ) Now I have a habit of polishing the inside of the tips on my pipes to keep them nice and sparkly. After firing up the beast for about 30 seconds I check the tips of the pipes. The one attached to the front cylinder is still polished, but the one to the rear cylinder was completely covered black and also what appeared to be unspent fuel. So, I let the bike sit a while, cleaned the tips again, and fired him up. Let him run for a minute and started holding onto the pipe at the rear cylinder. Within a minute the pipe is pretty warm so I don't want to keep holding on to it anymore. Reach up to the front pipe...ice cold. Front cylinder not working at all?!? 
anyone want to take a stab at that one?
Posted by chief
- November 17, 2009, 19:51:18 PMBatteries are a source for all sorts of problems on modern vehicles...
Have a look at the reference page over on the website. There are some batteries and P/N's over there. I replaced mine last Jan - with a 18amp battery - a little extra ummphh.
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/drifterparts.html
Cheers.