one pipe hotter than other? - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 04-24-2007, 06:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
rollus1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: rubber city
Posts: 541
Default one pipe hotter than other?

Ok first off the bike is a 2003 Shadow Spirit 750 with 3121 miles. Second it might just be me, but...while cleaning her with "Blackhawk" spray cleaner i got from wally world, some hit the pipes. One of the pipes made a sizzling noise while the other didn't. Now this was about 3-5 minutes after shutting her down. Could one cylinder be firing hotter? according to some post i searched, this seems to be the problem. only other thing i've noticed is decel popping. Any ideas?
rollus1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old 04-24-2007, 09:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Holly, Michigan
Posts: 639
Default One pipe hotter

The front pipe runs cooler due to the air flow. Most of the time, because the rear cylinder is hotter, the bike will be jetted slightly richer on the rear cylinder.

If this is happening at idle it could be because the hotter cylinder is leaner on the idle fuel mixture.
Pavogg is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2007, 12:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
Member
 
V-Twin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posts: 59
Default

I agree with pavogg.
It was your rear cylinder that sizzled I assume......was it not?
__________________

2003 Shadow Spirit 750
V-Twin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2007, 09:57 AM   #4 (permalink)
Senior Member
 
rollus1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: rubber city
Posts: 541
Default

Ya the top pipe was hotter, which is the rear cylinder. I never thought of the air flow. Thanx for the info.
__________________
Pog Mo Thoin
Protect the easily offended, ban everything
rollus1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:58 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.
Motorcycle News, Videos and Reviews
Ducati Forum Harley Davidson Honda 600RR Kawasaki Forum Yamaha R6
1199 Panigale Roadglide Forum Honda CBR1000 Vulcan Forum Yamaha R1
Ducati Monster Harley Forums Honda CBR250R ZX10R Forum Star Raider
Suzuki GSXR V-Rod Forums Honda Shadow Kawasaki Motorcycles Star Warrior
SV650 Forum BMW S1000RR Honda Fury Kawasaki Versys Drag Racing
Suzuki V-Strom BMW K1600 Triumph Forum Victory Forums Sportbikes
Volusia Forum BMW F800 Triumph 675 MV Agusta Forum Streetfighters