snatchy/unsettled

[Eclectic]

Hi again folks. I bought my 'storm and first big bike and infact bike in 10 years yesterday, which I discussed in the welcome thread.

Anyways, Ive barely covered any miles yet, I did 17 on the test ride and covered about 10 more since. Was hoping for a good ride out tonite as got her taxed today, unfortunately its raining.

Anyways, I just popped out to ASDA just now to get a wee something and noticed at a steady throttle it appears to be unsettled, like it trys to go then settles then tries to go again over and over.

Could this be the R/R? Or perfectly normal? or something else?

Many thanks,
Nigel.

[benny hedges]

carb balance badly out of sync perhaps

[Jonesey]

I concur.

[sirch345]

Balancing the carbs is definitely worth trying, also new spark plugs if you don't think they've been changed for a while. You could also check the air filter to see if it's a standard Honda paper element type filter and not an after market one such as a K&N.

Chris.

[Eclectic]

She's booked in for next Wednesday for a clean and balance. I'll do the plugs and filter ASAP.

Thanks for the input gents!

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[storminateacup]

Blocked idle jets.

[sirch345]

She's booked in for next Wednesday for a clean and balance. I'll do the plugs and filter ASAP.

Thanks for the input gents!

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While it's in the garage next Wednesday get the mechanic to check the type of air fitted (as I suggested in my previous post). The main reason I suggested this is, if it has an after market filter fitted, the carbs may have been re-jetted with freer flowing after market can's fitted by a previous owner. Now the bike has it's original silencers fitted this would be up-setting the running of the engine, stilfing it. Only a suggestion, but IMHO one worth considering.

If the carbs have been re-jetted and you intend to fit after market can's at some stage, I would see how she runs then before changing jets.

Chris.

[Eclectic]

That makes perfect sense and something I hadn't considered.

I was gonna buy a new filter and get the mechanic to put it in as he was going there anyway.
Perhaps I had best atleast check the brand that's already in it this weekend.

Thanks Chris,
Nigel.

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[Darknomad]

do v twins run as smooth as inline fours?
mine does what your saying not mutch but it never has had felt as smooth and any other bike ive ridden
love her to bit when i twist the throttle

[Eclectic]

My old man rides a Tuono Factory, so I asked him if his is unsettled on a steady throttle, and he said no. I too wondered if it was just normal Vee running.

[tony.mon]

Find another local owner and swap bikes for 10 mins.

[Eclectic]

She's booked in for Wednesday anyways. To date, I dont know anyone else with a 'storm.

[sirch345]

She's booked in for Wednesday anyways. To date, I dont know anyone else with a 'storm.

Eclectic, How did you get on at the garage yesterday, any joy

Chris.

[Eclectic]

No clue yet mate, picking her up in a few short hours. Will report back.

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[Eclectic]

Picked her up and took her for a good ride out. She acts the same as before though.

Infac t, maybe a small flat spot that wasnt there before, but I could be imagining it. I went to Halfrauds to get a few wee bits and once I started her up again she didnt like any throttle, farting a bit then as I put her in gear and went there was a wee pop from up the top.

So, popped home, used the C spanner I got to adjust the back to the 3rd notch, and decided to give it a poper bit of wellie about. Upon starting the bike there was a strong smell of petrol for a few minutes.

Im thinking Plugs next?