Guys,
I'm reaching out for some help with my '95 L3. I've had the bike for 15 years, and have ridden it only 12,000km in that time (total distance is 30k).
Lately it's developed a tendency to drop a cylinder, then only run on 3 for a couple of minutes before it dies. Then it can't be restarted without taking out the plugs (they appear a little 'wet'), cleaning, and reinstalling. I've had it looked at by a very knowledgeable mechanic here in Perth (he's done a strip down of the carbs etc), and when I've had it back from him it's run well, then a hundred k or so later it's developed the same problem. He thought it may have an intermittent problem with the points in the fuel pump, which he cleaned when it was last serviced. When riding the bike before the problem surfaces, a quick wind on of the throttle causes the engine to bog down, almost like it isn't receiving enough fuel.
Yesterday morning I took it out of the garage, started it and warmed it up. I then turned it off while putting my gear on. Then when trying to restart it the 3 cylinder problem resurfaced - I used my trusty infrared temp gun, and the far right hand pipe (when looking from the front) was cold in comparison with the others.
My first thought is to go and purchase a new fuel pump (they seem to be about $300 OEM, and $65 on eBay!). While I'm in there I also look to replace any fuel lines which look a little suspect.
Anyway, the point of this post is to find out if there is anything obvious that I may be overlooking. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Regards
Rob