V50 mk2 Running on 1 cylinder Please help please

[Moto-Uno]

I haven't read through the entire posting , but has anyone asked if the fouled plug is shiny
black (oil) or sooty black (excess fuel) ? Peter

 

[Kevin.NZ]

I had a Honda CX500 and the plugs would fail/foul up after a few 100Kms, turned out to be worn main jets. The timing light on the HT lead would work because the plug was sparking, albeit up high inside the plug and not across the gap.

 

[john zibell]

After 161 posts I think we have given all the support we can. As several of us have said, it is nearly impossible to diagnose over the internet. Hands on is really required. I don't think any further posting will give any more insight to the problem. This is something that he has been give what to look for and he needs to figure it out. I'm about ready to lock this thread.

 

[Adamigo]

But hold on, how is he gonna tell us what was the fault, once he found it out? Bergie, do some quiet homework and come back here after you've made some progress

 

[john zibell]

But hold on, how is he gonna tell us what was the fault, once he found it out? Bergie, do some quiet homework and come back here after you've made some progress

He can post the results in a new thread.

 

[Scott Williams]

Slander?? Hah! And I'm the asshole? Did you notice how NO ONE came to your defense when I provided some necessary context to the new guy? Hmmm..., isn't that telling? And the only person who told me I was wrong was you.

It's not slander if it's true, Scott. A quick review of your post history will illuminate the question as to your impatience with new people and lack of bedside manner (it's right there in your signature too, btw). No one here is doubting your experience or knowledge. I know I've received helpful advice from you in the past.

Dronk was simply reaching out for a some advice on his issue and wound up drinking from a firehose, then you got impatient when he didn't satisfy your ego. I've seen it happen here before; it's a pattern, and it's all right here, on this site, in the "cloud", FOR-EV-ER. You have a bit of a savior complex as well, that's pretty clear from your tone. But that's a discussion for another time.

The #1 notorious issue with the Mark II is the electronic ignition, not the carbs. Am I wrong? What's the one thing that *hasn't* been looked at here yet? The timing. We don't know how qualified the mechanic was who restored this machine, but this is a known problematic system, especially for people not familiar with Guzzis. I'm just saying it's worth looking at. I'm not saying Dronk's issue isn't a fuel issue, but it's a lot easier to confirm proper timing (with proper tools, of course) than it is to remove the carbs and resync them for the umpteenth time.

You guys ever wonder why it's mostly just grumpy old men on this site? Anybody what to buy a stock V50ii? Runs, needs work...

Hi did you ever sell the v50 11? Thanks You Scott.