firestorm cuts out

[donk]

would anyone know why my firestorm every now and again cuts out when in first gear, but fires straight up again?

[marravtr]

tiz the nature of the beast matey, ive had 3 and they've all done it

[donk]

You mean it can't be cured?? DAM IT.

[tony.mon]

Balance the carbs regularly and increase the idle speed. Mine's set at 1450 revs, and hasn't cut out for months.
The idle speed increase also helps to lessen the chance of rear wheel lockup under heavy braking; gives a bit less "skipping" in my experience.

[donk]

Nice one thankyou, i will try it and let you know how i get on!! Last thing i want is to just abut to go over the mountain at Cadwell and it stop on me!!

Cheers buddy

[sirch345]

Also if air filter and /or spark plugs are getting done, that seems to make the cutting out happen more often.

If your problem is the standard thing that many of us experience from time to time, it also happens when the bike is ticking over,

Chris.

[cliveyandrews]

Balance the carbs regularly and increase the idle speed. Mine's set at 1450 revs, and hasn't cut out for months.
The idle speed increase also helps to lessen the chance of rear wheel lockup under heavy braking; gives a bit less "skipping" in my experience.

Hehe - rear wheel lock up - mine cut out at about 20mph in traffic - I just dumped the clutch like I would on a 4 - huuuuuge skid (and one in my boxers ) - started on the button fine - I keep forgetting all this extra compression....

[gilson]

Upping the idle speed is good. If it dies with a clunk, then this will cure it.

I'm sure it won't cut out over the mountain, if it does it's not an idle issue.... give it some and get the front wheel up!

[tony.mon]

Can't say for sure that this is a cure, but after I fitted a 4 degree ignition advancer from Factory Pro mine doesn't do this at all any more.....

[LotusSevenMan]

Cliveyandrews.
Did the same with mine too after just having filled up with fuel. They don't 'bump' well but do leave black tyre marks!!!!!!
Tony M.
More details as to how hard to fit? What's involved and what sort of money etc??????

[tony.mon]

http://www.factorypro.com

Have a look around and you'll find the vtr1000f page.

Advancer seems to be about 65 dollars.

Try mine on Sunday and see if you can notice the difference! I'll be at the South Woodham Ferrers Essex meet-up.


Certainly better mileage, but as I said, no cut-outs either, although I have the tickover set a bit higher than standard as I said.

And I think better mid-range acceleration and general throttle response.