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17-09-14, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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Engine cuts out.
Hi peeps.
My bike has been running rich in my opinion and I've been barely getting 80 miles before the fuel light comes on, but I will add that I do tend to wang it everywhere these days. It has happened before, but on two separate days now, it cuts out as I stick it in first to pull off. The engine runs sweet on idle and everything else seems OK. It does seem to be running a little rough when at speed also, more than I noticed in the past. I popped into my local bike shop and spoke about the unburnt fuel smell, but he said (as did people on here when I posted) that all Twins run a bit rough, especially with a shot gun exhaust fitted. So to my question. I'm guessing it could need a new air filter as it is struggling for air? The last time I looked it was salmon pink and looked almost new. Since then it has done about 3-3.5K. So I would think it was still fine? Any ideas what it could be? I have my MOT next month. Gulp! Thanks for any replies. |
18-09-14, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: Engine cuts out.
I doubt its the air filter.What bike is it?If its a curvy Id look at the choke plungers as it is probably running on permanent choke thus drinking neat fuel and running like sh?t.If its not a curvy Id ask someone who knows about temp sensors and stuff like that.
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18-09-14, 05:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Engine cuts out.
Thanks mate.
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