Cold idling problem. - SV650.org

06-12-10, 07:53 PM

Hi..

Just recently with this cold spell upon us i have noticed a problem with my trusty steed

When i start the bike up, i usually leave it run for about 10 mins to warm up etc - The choke cable is seized in the off? position - which is all fine when starting it. It normally picks up to idle around 1200 - 1500 rpm & The problem comes when i stop @ a set of lights after a few miles of riding, the bike idle`s lumpy and then stalls. After a few "clicks" on the starter button it fires up and then is fine for the rest of the journey. I have a feeling that it is being flooded?

Any suggestions? if i get the chke cable sorted would this cure it?

Thanks...

Darren

Biker Biggles · 06-12-10, 07:58 PM

Do a search for "choke plungers".Loads of info on this there.
I assume it is a curvy 650 you are talking about.
Then do a search for "warm up or ride off"and have a read of that.

06-12-10, 08:01 PM

Hiya....many thanks, i have heard that the choke plungers can seize. yep it`s a 650.

Cheers.

Sid Squid · 06-12-10, 10:11 PM

Sounds more like carb icing.

Don't 'warm it up' before you ride it. Start it and ride it gently until it's hot.

06-12-10, 11:15 PM

Hi Sid

Many thanks also, i`ll give that a try tomorrow morn.

Rgds

06-12-10, 07:53 PM	#1
Whyte25 Guest Posts: n/a	Cold idling problem. Hi.. Just recently with this cold spell upon us i have noticed a problem with my trusty steed When i start the bike up, i usually leave it run for about 10 mins to warm up etc - The choke cable is seized in the off? position - which is all fine when starting it. It normally picks up to idle around 1200 - 1500 rpm & The problem comes when i stop @ a set of lights after a few miles of riding, the bike idle`s lumpy and then stalls. After a few "clicks" on the starter button it fires up and then is fine for the rest of the journey. I have a feeling that it is being flooded? Any suggestions? if i get the chke cable sorted would this cure it? Thanks... Darren

06-12-10, 07:58 PM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Advice Do a search for "choke plungers".Loads of info on this there. I assume it is a curvy 650 you are talking about. Then do a search for "warm up or ride off"and have a read of that. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

06-12-10, 08:01 PM	#3
Whyte25 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Advice Hiya....many thanks, i have heard that the choke plungers can seize. yep it`s a 650. Cheers.

06-12-10, 10:11 PM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Advice Sounds more like carb icing. Don't 'warm it up' before you ride it. Start it and ride it gently until it's hot. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" Last edited by Sid Squid; 06-12-10 at 10:12 PM.

06-12-10, 11:15 PM	#5
Whyte25 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cold idling problem. Hi Sid Many thanks also, i`ll give that a try tomorrow morn. Rgds

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