Odd problem..
#11
RE: Odd problem..
Just curious, if the bike dies and you try to restart, do you keep cranking till it starts, or do you wait a minute, try again, and repeat? I'm wondering if the bike would fire if you push started it? Also wondering how fast it cranks? (battery issue?) Also maybe wondering if the fuel line isn't blocked a bit??
Just cutting out doesn't make any sense unless it was always after you rode through a puddle or something.
Oh, check the starter kill switch. On mine, even if the switch is in the right position, if I bump it ever so slightly, the bike will cut out. IE, if the switch is down and I hit the part that is down, the bike will try to kill, but then stays running. as it is only a temp bump. If I tap it a bunch, the bike will die and I have to restart.
<Edit> since the side stand switch can also cut the ignition, make sure that switch is operating normally. If it cuts out right after a bump or when you shift, maybe you are accidentally doing it.
Just cutting out doesn't make any sense unless it was always after you rode through a puddle or something.
Oh, check the starter kill switch. On mine, even if the switch is in the right position, if I bump it ever so slightly, the bike will cut out. IE, if the switch is down and I hit the part that is down, the bike will try to kill, but then stays running. as it is only a temp bump. If I tap it a bunch, the bike will die and I have to restart.
<Edit> since the side stand switch can also cut the ignition, make sure that switch is operating normally. If it cuts out right after a bump or when you shift, maybe you are accidentally doing it.
#12
RE: Odd problem..
Ok, when it cuts out, it's like it's running out of gas.. and when I try to re-start it, I try for 10-15 seconds, wait for 30sec-1min, try again, etc.. It turns over just fine (speed wise) and sometimes sputters, but won't re-start immediately.. I took the tank off this weekend and blew through all the lines to make sure nothing was clogged. I haven't been able to re-duplicate the problem, since it never sits outside at home. Hopefully sometime this weekend I can put it outside for a few hrs and see if it'll do it again.
#13
#15
RE: Odd problem..
I've had 3 tanks of fuel in it so far, and I've looked at the carbs, and they're clean..
Odd thing is, it only does it once per ride.. after about a mile.. then after it re-starts, it runs fine for however long I ride it (30+miles).
What about vapor lock? Since it was sitting outside in the sun on 2 90+degree days, could that be a culprit? And if so, how do I fix that?
Odd thing is, it only does it once per ride.. after about a mile.. then after it re-starts, it runs fine for however long I ride it (30+miles).
What about vapor lock? Since it was sitting outside in the sun on 2 90+degree days, could that be a culprit? And if so, how do I fix that?
#17
RE: Odd problem..
ORIGINAL: dcrews
I've had 3 tanks of fuel in it so far, and I've looked at the carbs, and they're clean..
Odd thing is, it only does it once per ride.. after about a mile.. then after it re-starts, it runs fine for however long I ride it (30+miles).
What about vapor lock? Since it was sitting outside in the sun on 2 90+degree days, could that be a culprit? And if so, how do I fix that?
I've had 3 tanks of fuel in it so far, and I've looked at the carbs, and they're clean..
Odd thing is, it only does it once per ride.. after about a mile.. then after it re-starts, it runs fine for however long I ride it (30+miles).
What about vapor lock? Since it was sitting outside in the sun on 2 90+degree days, could that be a culprit? And if so, how do I fix that?
Maybe check "Dan's Motorcycle Repair Course" (linked in this thread: https://cbrforum.com/m_350599/mpage_.../tm.htm#350599) for possible troubleshooting tips.
#18
#20