Hey there all. Just took the plunge into a lightly used 98 VTR1000. Got to say she's a treat.
Anyway, I had a bit of a problem when I pulled up to an intersection and depressed the clutch while waiting. She nearly stalled on me. I had to keep revving her. Now, it only happened twice, but I'm wondering what could cause this? Dirty Carbs? I should let you know that I just gave her a good spanking on the highway before this happened.
This has happened to quite a few people, it just seems to be the norm when engine breaking that it sometimes stalls when stopped.
one solution that works for some people is to re-route the breather hoses from the carbs i think it is, Pete L posted pics of this mod a good while ago, i think it was just a matter of taking the kink out the hose, hope he can do it again, or else happy hunting.
Perfect! I post a question as I'm leaving work. I get home and check for responses and I've got 3. Gotta love it!
Thanks people, I'll check out the mod.
Hi there, hows Canada? My bike stumbles sometimes, mainly at intersections. didnt realy think much of it, but Ill have a look too, best fix it if I can aye.
Craig from the land of the long white cloud. Teal VTR 2001.
yeah welcome. dood....my storm died at the lights today,on the way into work....just serviced last week.. running sweet as.....sitting at the lights ticking over at a steady 1200 rpm ..engine nice and warm...and it just died..cut out.. stopped dead.. ive read about this happening to others ...first time for me...started no prob after tho...
I AM THE STRANGE MAN YOUR MOTHER WARNED YOU ABOUT......
Have a sweetie and stop crying........
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Thanks for the warm welcome people. I'm a bit of a forum junkie, and can't leave well enough alone when it comes to tinkering with things so you'll see lots of me on here.
Luckily she hasn't completely stalled out on me, but I've had to catch it with a throttle twist a few times now.
I had to keep revving her. Now, it only happened twice, but I'm wondering what could cause this? Dirty Carbs? I should let you know that I just gave her a good spanking on the highway before this happened.
