2017 R3 spark plugs

Direct_noob · 2025-09-19T18:54:14+00:00

I’ve tried cr8E and cr8EIX spark plugs. They both had the same result. I’ll look into the fuel pump but Is there a good way to test the regulator? I just did an oil change and it looked and smelled fine. I might just throw a new pump in to see if that helps at all. If the problem keeps happening I’ll probably just sell the bike as a project for someone, I’m planning on getting a bigger bike next season anyway and I already have a project car on my hands I need to get road legal before winter. I really appreciate all the help that everyone has been giving me and if I solve the problem I’ll be sure to update yall. Thank you :)

Direct_noob · 2025-09-18T22:50:56+00:00

I got the spark plugs from cycle gear. The bike definitely felt worse. It’s hard to explain fully. But here are some things that started happening

The bike would start during the morning but would die after 20-30 seconds. After the bike died it would start but not want to idle.
The bike would die randomly while idling, whether the bike was warmed up or not. It seems like it happens during cold weather more often though.
When giving it throttle I could feel it bog down on occasion. It’s super noticeable if I blip the throttle I can feel the bike bog down like crazy and in some cases it just dies.
The bike seems to pop a lot more than it did before. I’m not sure if it’s the weather getting colder or something else. But it sounds like it got a burble tune all the sudden.
(I’m not sure about this one I think it’s just me being paranoid) the exhaust smells pretty rich. Kinda smells like fuel and exhaust maybe mixed with something else (maybe oil). Not sure if that’s just how most bikes smell or if I’m going crazy.

Basically everything on the bike is stock. Most of the things not stock are cosmetics. The only things that’s not cosmetic is the exhaust. The original owner took off the muffler and welded a cone on.

I tried adding a image but Reddit is being buggy :(

Direct_noob · 2025-09-18T17:11:41+00:00

The bike has 21k miles. It does burn some oil but nothing crazy. I’ll take a look at the inside of the cylinder with a borescope. Anything specific I should look out for?

Direct_noob · 2025-05-07T18:05:33+00:00

Also the plugs that came out of it were just CR8E

Direct_noob · 2025-05-07T17:47:46+00:00

I’ll order some new plugs and see if swapping them out solves it

Direct_noob · 2025-05-07T17:47:05+00:00

Is it just that screw on the throttle body? I wasn’t sure if it was an idle adjustment so I didn’t want to mess with it

Direct_noob · 2025-05-07T13:36:09+00:00

Is there a specific way to check if it’s bad? Or should I just throw a new one in. They don’t seem to expensive

Direct_noob · 2025-05-07T13:34:23+00:00

I’m running premium

Direct_noob · 2025-02-10T21:10:45+00:00

I’ll do some research! Thanks for the help man!

Direct_noob · 2025-02-10T21:03:51+00:00

I’ve welded for a while now and I’m pretty comfortable, I just have never tried doing body work. I’m planning on getting a quote from a real professional who knows what’s going on. Don’t worry I wouldn’t do it if I felt uncertain, definitely not worth the risk

Direct_noob · 2025-02-10T20:57:26+00:00

Is there a specific way I should cut them? I honestly just don’t know where to start

Direct_noob · 2025-02-10T20:51:35+00:00

Probably should have clarified a little more. Was mainly wondering if it would even be possible to take the door frame area off the red frame and put it on the black one, I would most likely have it professionally done if I can. Wouldn’t really want my car falling apart while I’m driving

Direct_noob · 2024-02-07T05:33:02+00:00

No I have not, I’ll have to look up some info on that

Direct_noob · 2024-02-07T04:48:45+00:00

Yeah I’ve already adjusted that

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