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Hey folks, over the past week I've had some hesitation issues with the bike. The following happened:
- On the way back from a long trip, I ran the tank close to empty. Bike started hesitating, so I filled up. Resumed driving and it was operating fine.
- Few days later it's about 10C (50F) and my bike has trouble starting. This is unusual because it's always quick to startup. I notice a strong hesitation in the 3-5k rpm range. Later in the afternoon when the temperature is up, the bike rides fine. No hesitations, no bogging -- its running like normal. Next day and again it has trouble starting. I try riding again, and the hesitations are still present. I leave the bike for the day.
- Pulled the carbs and thoroughly cleaned everything (bowls, jets, etc.) with carb cleaner. I took it for a ride again (temp was about 27C/80F) and it was working beautifully. It felt good.
This morning I'm hoping for good results, but again, it's hesitating albeit not as badly. The hesitation is most noticeable around 3/4" throttle turn in gear's 3-5. If I give it more throttle, it's fine.
Now I'm confused... I'm almost willing to bet the bike will run hesitation-free today after work when it gets back to around 80F, but I'd really like to diagnose what's going on. I'm hesitant to think the temperature has anything to do with it because I've ridden in much colder temps, but the hesitation always happens when its slightly colder.
Any ideas? My next step would probably be to replace the plugs. Thanks!
- On the way back from a long trip, I ran the tank close to empty. Bike started hesitating, so I filled up. Resumed driving and it was operating fine.
- Few days later it's about 10C (50F) and my bike has trouble starting. This is unusual because it's always quick to startup. I notice a strong hesitation in the 3-5k rpm range. Later in the afternoon when the temperature is up, the bike rides fine. No hesitations, no bogging -- its running like normal. Next day and again it has trouble starting. I try riding again, and the hesitations are still present. I leave the bike for the day.
- Pulled the carbs and thoroughly cleaned everything (bowls, jets, etc.) with carb cleaner. I took it for a ride again (temp was about 27C/80F) and it was working beautifully. It felt good.
This morning I'm hoping for good results, but again, it's hesitating albeit not as badly. The hesitation is most noticeable around 3/4" throttle turn in gear's 3-5. If I give it more throttle, it's fine.
Now I'm confused... I'm almost willing to bet the bike will run hesitation-free today after work when it gets back to around 80F, but I'd really like to diagnose what's going on. I'm hesitant to think the temperature has anything to do with it because I've ridden in much colder temps, but the hesitation always happens when its slightly colder.
Any ideas? My next step would probably be to replace the plugs. Thanks!
