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Cheers mark, good info...

Think I might just sell it next week.  Any offers over £5500 will be accepted... Lol

Hmmm definitely an issue with vacum in the fuel system.  Just been out again and as soon as the temp got warm, the bike was losing power again.  Opened the fuel flap and there is more suction than normal.  Once the pressure is released all is good for a while then it's back.

  Looks like its going to need some further investigation.  Anyone know where the breather pipes are located?

Thanks for the info, never thought of vapour lock. All I was thinking was £££$£££££

Hmmm may account for my current issue of losing power....

I guess it all depends on your riding style, weight etc but I travel from London to Leeds regularly (232 miles door to door) on a full tank.  However, on the return trip, I seem to use slightly more.... And it is downhill! lol

Hi all,

Whilst out today in the lovely sunshine, I opened the bike up in 2nd and third and when she reached about 6.5 to 7 rpm she started dropping power similar to when you reach the limiter....

Anyone know what this could be?  She's a 2009 and at 27k mileage.  Was a bit warm as I'd trundled through the urban streets but not excessively hot. 

And what did that cost you?  lol

Hi Steve,

Will check the levels but I don't think this is water vapour (steam).  It is very much "smoke" and oil smelling.

Lol  just a bit funny sitting at the lights an when I open her up to set off, it is like a genie coming out of the lamp with all the smoke.... :-)

Hi Kieth,

That certainly does make sense as it was like a release of smoke similar to say a pressure hose.  Would this be a normal thing or do you think I should be worried about it?  The oils levels are good, the temp runs fine and there is no smoke from the exhaust.

Hi Steve,

Sounds like it could be the same thing... let me know what your mechanic says.

I can't see any breather pipes but why would they be smoking?

Hi all,

After chenging my oil some 1000 miles ago, every time I started the ol girl up, when she warmed up, smoke started to come up through the front console.  This happened until it had burned off then went away.  It only happened from cold and when she had been stood.  There were no leaks that I could see and I thought it was where I had maybe spilled some oil on the down pipes when changing the oil but thought it would have stopped.

I decided to investigate furhter and do another oil change so I took the fairing off (God why are these so difficult...) I can't see any evidence of a leak or oil anywhere.  I changed the oil and filter again and this seemed to have solved the problem until today when I am stopped at some lights and all of a sudden a big puff of smoke came up from where the radiator is.  it smells like oil but there is no leak or anything....

Has anyone got any ideas?

Hi Martin,

Thanks yes I have lifted the old girl and rotated the forks but can't feel a thing... they move as smooth as silk...  Is it an up and down motion they test?

miles =25k
KM's= no idea! lol

Well the young girl went in for her first MOT yesterday and failed for the following:

Horn dodgy, front brake switch and steering feeling "notchy"!!!

The horn - was never brilliant so have bought a replacement.
Front brake switch - loose connector.  Pushed it back in and works perfectly.  Am replacing anyway.
Notchy steering.... WTF! It feels as smooth as silk to me....

They said it could be the head race bearings that need adjusting which to be fair have been a been an issue in the past.  They were too loose and were knocking when hitting bumps in the road.

Anyone else have any issues with the head race, or any advice?  I really don't fancy forking out for those replacing as I heard it was a pig of a job so no doubt very expensive....