Power loss?

[Pertinax29]

Hi guys. Im not sure whether im imagining it or not but my VTR doesnt seem to have the engine pull it used to. I've got a Piper backbox but the rest of the system is standard. Could this be causing a loss in power? Also the rubber seal around the rocker cover is cracking so could that be having any adverse effects?

Thanks for any help you can give.

[vtrgold]

dont think it will be to do with the rocker cover, never seen a vtr with a backbox either so cant really answer that, does it idle rough? does it stall at junctions? is the engine management light on?

[McBain]

Give it a good service.

[GTJames]

Could be that the oil being used is lower grade maybe? What fuel you using and have you changed batch i.e from Shell to Tesco or something?

[Pertinax29]

i just use unleaded. nothing like super unleaded or anything.doesnt idle rough or stall at junctions (already had that problem haha). Given it a service with some decent oil so things may perk up. thanks anyway guys

[Sparco_Tom]

change the fuel filter if you havent already

[hooheehaa]

I think most people have experienced this......you just wanting more power m8....lol

You get use to the speed and it seems to get slower......worth a thought

[Pertinax29]

possibly. i know what you mean.lol