only one cylinder when cold

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caferacer100
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only one cylinder when cold

Post by caferacer100 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:55 pm

help..... just got a trx and it idles on one cyl when cold, runs on 2 if you rev it hard, replaced plugs, is this a common fault or should i strip carbs etc?

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Re: only one cylinder when cold

Post by phuk72 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:59 am

caferacer100 wrote:help..... just got a trx and it idles on one cyl when cold, runs on 2 if you rev it hard, replaced plugs, is this a common fault or should i strip carbs etc?
Nope - not common

try swapping the coil packs over and see if the non running cylinder swaps sides ;)
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Re: only one cylinder when cold

Post by Mincehead » Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:32 pm

More than likely the valve seating `issue` making itself felt if a carburation or electrical problem isn`t found. Check all electrical connections, try what Phuk posted, drain both carb float bowls to see if it helps etc, etc.
I had an old Honda twin that would do it but once you twisted the grip it would cough a tad, clear it`s throat and pick up on two cylinders. Sadly when it got up to operating temperature the one cylinder `dance` would occur higher up the rev range too. :roll:
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Re: only one cylinder when cold

Post by Sukizilla » Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:20 pm

Checking the Pilot jet's hole, May be too big than other one.

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