curvy sv bogs down/loses power? - SV650.org

30-06-10, 09:04 PM

when going along at a steady speed my bike suddenly bogs down and loses power then it returns after a second? its a 2001 curvy

jonny.boyd · 01-07-10, 12:21 PM

No ones going to answer / be able to help you without more information than just that. If you want some help post more details

01-07-10, 12:45 PM

I'm certainly not the most experienced but my thought processes are:

Does it tick over ok?
Possibly carp in the tank/fuel filter/carbs?
What speed does it happen, how often?
Do clocks stop working during this bogging down? I.e does rev counter drop to 0?

01-07-10, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hongman

I'm certainly not the most experienced but my thought processes are:

Does it tick over ok?
Possibly carp in the tank

Last thing you want is carp in your tank. I had a similar problem and found this fella in there!

01-07-10, 01:17 PM

I heard they swim about and help keep the fuel fresh?! Personally I drop a couple of Guppies in once a week

maviczap · 01-07-10, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toby_smith

Last thing you want is carp in your tank. I had a similar problem and found this fella in there!

That's a Chub

and a nice one at that

maviczap · 01-07-10, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazzaboy

when going along at a steady speed my bike suddenly bogs down and loses power then it returns after a second? its a 2001 curvy

Mine does this if the front plug has got wet. I know we've had no rain for ages, but just check the drain hole (right side) on the front cylinder is not blocked and they'res no water sitting in there?

Spray some WD40 down the plug tunnel

Washed the bike recently?

andrewsmith · 01-07-10, 11:06 PM

i would say wet plug syndrome as mavi, but without more info its going to be hard

andrewsmith · 01-07-10, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toby_smith

Last thing you want is carp in your tank. I had a similar problem and found this fella in there!

Thats a beaut the tank would be the ideal size (brine provided every 110 miles)

02-07-10, 05:40 PM

Does it only happen at a certain rpm?

If so, a wild guess could be the foam underneath the tank.

30-06-10, 09:04 PM	#1
dazzaboy Guest Posts: n/a	curvy sv bogs down/loses power? when going along at a steady speed my bike suddenly bogs down and loses power then it returns after a second? its a 2001 curvy

01-07-10, 12:21 PM	#2
jonny.boyd Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 215	Re: curvy sv bogs down/loses power? No ones going to answer / be able to help you without more information than just that. If you want some help post more details

01-07-10, 12:45 PM	#3
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: curvy sv bogs down/loses power? I'm certainly not the most experienced but my thought processes are: Does it tick over ok? Possibly carp in the tank/fuel filter/carbs? What speed does it happen, how often? Do clocks stop working during this bogging down? I.e does rev counter drop to 0?

01-07-10, 01:17 PM	#5
hongman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: curvy sv bogs down/loses power? I heard they swim about and help keep the fuel fresh?! Personally I drop a couple of Guppies in once a week

01-07-10, 11:06 PM	#8
andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: curvy sv bogs down/loses power? i would say wet plug syndrome as mavi, but without more info its going to be hard __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

02-07-10, 05:40 PM	#10
acer66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: curvy sv bogs down/loses power? Does it only happen at a certain rpm? If so, a wild guess could be the foam underneath the tank. Last edited by acer66; 02-07-10 at 05:41 PM.

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