Re: Some rough running that wasn't coils

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 Problem solved: Not a coil at all, but a
> missing vacuum cap off the vent on number one carb. Now, how on
> earth do they come off? They are tight plastic caps held on by a
> wire clip.
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> Still love to know how a vacuum cap and wire can just vanish
> like that!


Alec, I have had no fewer than 4 caps blow off the carbs over the last
few years.  2 this year with one happening right before my eyes.  I was
balancing the carbs (tank removed) when I started the bike and it back
fired thru the carb and launched one of the tiny suckers like missle
hitting the garage ceiling....WOW!  Lesson learned..a tiny backfire
thru the carbs can be used for paint-balling.  If you're curious as to
where the cap ended up, my bet is under the starter motor.

Glad to hear you solved your problem.

Tony D.  '01 1200 45K miles