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I'm having some trouble with my first Tourer; just picked it up this weekend. Amazingly only 5k miles on the the 10 year old bike but still have an issue with the throttle. Whether I'm accelerating (or revving sitting still) from a stop, or just cruising around near 1/4 throttle...the engine hesitates or stumbles. If I give it more gas it willl speed up and pretty much smooth out. Put new gas (91 oct) in it since I bought it with no better results.Haven't torn into it yet and would rather not myself...but are there any real common issues with this year/model that I might be able to look at?

Ideas:
- Choke sticking?
- Dirty fuel filter (wouldn't this affect all speed ranges?)
- Dirty carb (same as above?)
- Fould/faulty plugs?
- Carbs not synched?

I had HOPED I wouldn't have any issues with a bike with so few miles but for the deal I got on it I'm tempted to just take it to the dealer and have the pros look at it. Smile

Thanks,
Evan

My Recent Posts · 05/07/08

Actually, a 10 year old bike with so few miles would have exactly the problems you're experiencing. Basically, it hasn't been ridden enough.

-check to make sure no critter has built their nest in the air filter housing (it's under the seat)
-check the charge on the battery
-change the spark plugs.
-add SeaFoam fuel treatment into the tank per the label.
-ride it
-ride it some more

Over time, fuel will evaporate and leave a varnish that clogs jets and passages. SeaFoam is a very strong fuel system cleaner. It has worked its magic on thousands of engines.

Try these before spending money on someone tearing into it.

My Recent Posts · 05/07/08

My money is on dirty carbs since the mileage is so low. Like Duke says,try the Seafoam for a while (several tanks full) and see what happens. Don't rush it..........put it in and run it around the block a few times, let it sit overnight, then ride it some more. The overnight sit with Seafoam in the fuel gives it a chance to dissolve the varnish. You might just get lucky and not have to hire a wrench to clean those carbs for you.

Stan

My Recent Posts · 05/07/08

I too would say gummed up carbs.

My Recent Posts · 05/08/08

I agree with the others... dirty carbs.

If you have to get in to repair, might as well re-jet too.

Even with clean carbs, there are flat spots in the power cycle.

My Recent Posts · 05/09/08

I agree with the carbs sentiment. Get some seafoam and put some in with every gas tack for a while. I had the same problem with my CBR when I let it set for a year without riding. it had some "dead spots" in the throttle. some seafoam and about a 1,000 miles and we are all good now.

My Recent Posts · 05/09/08

Make sure the clamps on the rubber tubes between carbs/intake air box and between the carbs/engine are tight.

My Recent Posts · 05/14/08

Thanks a lot for the replies everyone. I put 1/2 a can of Seafoam in a fresh tank, but only had time for about 50 miles last weekend. Could be my imagination but I THINK it did start to feel better already though! Will get out for a long ride over Memorial Day and see what happens.

Thanks again guys!
Evan

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HSATF Member Posts: 2 05/07/08 8:28 PM	Tags : None I'm having some trouble with my first Tourer; just picked it up this weekend. Amazingly only 5k miles on the the 10 year old bike but still have an issue with the throttle. Whether I'm accelerating (or revving sitting still) from a stop, or just cruising around near 1/4 throttle...the engine hesitates or stumbles. If I give it more gas it willl speed up and pretty much smooth out. Put new gas (91 oct) in it since I bought it with no better results.Haven't torn into it yet and would rather not myself...but are there any real common issues with this year/model that I might be able to look at? Ideas: - Choke sticking? - Dirty fuel filter (wouldn't this affect all speed ranges?) - Dirty carb (same as above?) - Fould/faulty plugs? - Carbs not synched? I had HOPED I wouldn't have any issues with a bike with so few miles but for the deal I got on it I'm tempted to just take it to the dealer and have the pros look at it. Thanks, Evan
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HSATF 1st Officer Posts: 638 05/07/08 9:28 PM	Actually, a 10 year old bike with so few miles would have exactly the problems you're experiencing. Basically, it hasn't been ridden enough. -check to make sure no critter has built their nest in the air filter housing (it's under the seat) -check the charge on the battery -change the spark plugs. -add SeaFoam fuel treatment into the tank per the label. -ride it -ride it some more Over time, fuel will evaporate and leave a varnish that clogs jets and passages. SeaFoam is a very strong fuel system cleaner. It has worked its magic on thousands of engines. Try these before spending money on someone tearing into it. duke loud horns save lives
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HSATF 1st Officer Posts: 3538 05/07/08 9:42 PM	My money is on dirty carbs since the mileage is so low. Like Duke says,try the Seafoam for a while (several tanks full) and see what happens. Don't rush it..........put it in and run it around the block a few times, let it sit overnight, then ride it some more. The overnight sit with Seafoam in the fuel gives it a chance to dissolve the varnish. You might just get lucky and not have to hire a wrench to clean those carbs for you. Stan "We are different - yet we are the same" 2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black)
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Posts: 5458 05/07/08 9:50 PM	I too would say gummed up carbs. "We want to be free... Free to ride our machines without being hassled by the man!"
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Posts: 1902 05/08/08 8:39 AM	I agree with the others... dirty carbs. If you have to get in to repair, might as well re-jet too. Even with clean carbs, there are flat spots in the power cycle.
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Posts: 589 05/09/08 9:00 AM	I agree with the carbs sentiment. Get some seafoam and put some in with every gas tack for a while. I had the same problem with my CBR when I let it set for a year without riding. it had some "dead spots" in the throttle. some seafoam and about a 1,000 miles and we are all good now. Keep your knees in the breeze! -Kirk
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HSATF Tail Gunner Posts: 72 05/09/08 10:39 PM	Make sure the clamps on the rubber tubes between carbs/intake air box and between the carbs/engine are tight.
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HSATF Member Posts: 2 05/14/08 7:31 AM	Thanks a lot for the replies everyone. I put 1/2 a can of Seafoam in a fresh tank, but only had time for about 50 miles last weekend. Could be my imagination but I THINK it did start to feel better already though! Will get out for a long ride over Memorial Day and see what happens. Thanks again guys! Evan
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