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Old 09-09-08, 06:44 PM   #1
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Default Bike Needs Help

Im having a problem with my SV650s 1999. Basically the bike will fire up fine,however when its idleing it seems to be grunting like it wants to cut out and one minute it will cut out but other times it wont.... to be honest it sounds like something is blocking something but im unsure it could be so many things i dont know where to start plus it needs a good clean lol

Anyone help!

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Old 09-09-08, 06:49 PM   #2
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Default Re: Bike Needs Help

Is this when it's cold or once it's warmed up?

Sounds like a stuck choke plunger possibly.
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Old 09-09-08, 06:51 PM   #3
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When i first started it up i thought it was because it was cold but id been riding for half hour and it was still happening so its both.

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Old 09-09-08, 06:52 PM   #4
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Is this when it's cold or once it's warmed up?

Sounds like a stuck choke plunger possibly.
Without any further explanation I'd guess this too. Is this on low throttle and low speed only or through the rev range and higher speeds also
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Old 10-09-08, 11:25 AM   #5
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Are the carbs balanced up? Guess if they are absolutely MILES out then they may affect the running that badly.
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