89 TransAlp Manual Troubshooting! 3

TROUBLESHOOTING

POOR PERFORMANCE AT HIGH SPEED

Probable cause

1.    Check ignition timing and valve    INCORRECT-

clearance

CORRECT

2.    Disconnect fuel tubę at carburetor FUEL FLOW RESTRICTED

3.    Remove carburetor and check for clogged jet

NOT CLOGGED

4.    Check valve timing

CORRECT

5.    Check valve spring tension

NOT WEAKENED

Improper valve clearance Faulty CDI unit Faulty pulse generator

CLOGGED

Lack of fuel in tank Clogged fuel tubę Clogged fuel tank breather tubę Clogged fuel valve Clogged fuel strainer

Clean

INCORRECT

Cam sprocket not installed properly

WEAK

Faulty spring

POOR HANDLING

Check tire and suspension pressure

1. If steering is heavy

2. If either wheel is wobbling

3. If the motorcycle pulls to one side

Probable cause

•    Bearing adjustment nut too tight

•    Damaged steering head bearings

•    Bend steering stem

•    Excessive wheel bearing play

•    Bent rim

•    Improperly installed wheel hub

•    Swingarm pivot bearing excessively worn

•    Bent frame

•    Incorrect drive Chain adjustment

•    Front and rear wheels not aligned

•    Bent fork legs

•    Bent swingarm

•    Bent frame

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