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Author:  obelix the gaul [ 04 Jun 2009 22:52 ]
Post subject:  Rain=1 cylinder

Hello,
When ridden in very wet conditions, my 06 Ulysses goes onto what feels like 1 cylinder..! As soon as it drys up a little shes fine again.. Has anyone else encounterd this prob. and what is the cure ??
Thanx.

Author:  Norm [ 04 Jun 2009 22:54 ]
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Chaffed leads.

Author:  Dirty John [ 05 Jun 2009 07:23 ]
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yep I had the same issue - plug leads

Author:  Mitch [ 05 Jun 2009 08:34 ]
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me 2. got leads from. answer is to replace the leads, and cable tie them out of the way. i didnt get genuine leads, but Magnecor ones from here

airbox has to come off to do it

Author:  Beef [ 05 Jun 2009 09:45 ]
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Wasn't there a fix where a cable tie was put around the HT lead boot on the plug?

Author:  THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 05 Jun 2009 15:54 ]
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Mine is the same year with 10k on it no probs.

Could be a damaged lead or plug but just make sure the lead boot goes right down over the plug as well as the one to the coil.

Author:  Motorrad [ 05 Jun 2009 16:09 ]
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And don't forget the di-electric grease on the plug tip. Really helps the seal.

...but does nothing for the walrus.

Author:  Mitch [ 05 Jun 2009 17:43 ]
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the front HT lead rubs on the frame or throttle cables as i found out when trying to figure out why my XB wouldn't start. i took a photo, and found it. getting the leads from sparkplugs uk was quicker than from the dealer


Image

Author:  obelix the gaul [ 05 Jun 2009 22:38 ]
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Thanx for the info everyone, sounds like thats the prob.
Regards.

Author:  yourguitarhero [ 09 Jun 2009 10:30 ]
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Yeah, the design of the XB means water leaks down to the front cylinder. I found that out after washing the bike and knackering the front spark plug.

So - get new leads, and make sure they have a good seal. Keep your motor running when washing the tank etc too!

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