shawn
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Post by shawn on May 24, 2014 10:40:33 GMT -6
Took my 454 out today. Ran great and did not overheat since I fixed that fan switch. Drove it about 50 to 60 miles. Stopped and got a little gas. When I get home I put it in neutral, drop the kickstand and get off. It runs for a sec and then cuts off. It will not idle now. I have to give it a little gas and it won't start unless I give it gas to go with the throttle. It will run, go in gear and everything as long as I don't let the RPM's drop. I have no clue where to start. It ran great without a hiccup the whole time I was riding today!! Any ideas??
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Post by shawn on May 24, 2014 14:39:24 GMT -6
Gonna drain the gas tank tomorrow and try new gas. Just doesn't make sense it was running so good then 10 miles after I got gas I get home and it dies. And---what is the black knob under the carb for? Is that the fuel/air adjustment? Where should I set it?
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May 24, 2014 15:40:49 GMT -6
Post by Blaine on May 24, 2014 15:40:49 GMT -6
Gonna drain the gas tank tomorrow and try new gas. Just doesn't make sense it was running so good then 10 miles after I got gas I get home and it dies. And---what is the black knob under the carb for? Is that the fuel/air adjustment? Where should I set it? Sent from my Moto X The black knob is your idle speed It should be set to 1200 RPM with the bike warm.Mixture adjustment is different & not your problem.You may have picked up a little dirt/water..Some SeaFoam in fresh fuel may fix your problem.
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Post by shawn on May 24, 2014 16:30:09 GMT -6
Thanks Blaine. Gonna go home and drain the tank and refill it. See what happens!! I'll let u know
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Post by shawn on May 24, 2014 16:31:36 GMT -6
And I put 93 in it. Should I drop down to 89 or 87? And how much seafoam should I put in the tank with fresh gas?
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May 24, 2014 21:56:46 GMT -6
Post by Blaine on May 24, 2014 21:56:46 GMT -6
And I put 93 in it. Should I drop down to 89 or 87? And how much seafoam should I put in the tank with fresh gas? Sent from my Moto X 87 is all you need & a couple ozs per gallon of SeaFoam.
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Post by shawn on May 25, 2014 4:22:52 GMT -6
Thank u sir! I appreciate it. I pulled the tank, drained it and put some more gas in there with some seafoam. I tell u what, that idle adjustment is touchy. I adjusted that thing like 10 times. Its like it would change on its own after u set it. But finally, I got it on 1200. Hopefully, it's good to go now. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
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