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Old 26-04-22, 01:30 PM   #5
Blackie
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Default Re: sv650s K5 won't idle when petrol isn't a full tank (running rich)

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Originally Posted by Bibio View Post
ageing battery, spark plugs, Rectifier/Regulator i would say are the three main contenders to look at first. i had pretty much the same symptoms last year and it turned out to be a duff battery even though the battery took a charge.

less common is the ignition and the Rectifier/Regulator connectors and the mantels in the injectors.

you can check and roughly adjust the TPS without the engine running.
Thank you for the reply
I never thought of the battery. I usually change it every 2 or 3 years, but things have been a bit slack due to covid spoiling my fun. This problem has been going on 2 years now. Would a poor battery cause the bike to run rich also?

I'll get a new battery just incase, it's due a change anyway. Cheers!
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