Whilst on tickover at traffic lights etc, my bike regurarly hiccups to a degree it can stall the engine. It doesnt have to be the fan kicking in, and is intermittent. It drinks fuel as most of these things do, it doesnt emit black smoke either so I dont think its running rich.
I have raised the tickover to over 1000 and this reduces problem but I'd like any suggestions to solve it?
Stalling on tickover
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Stormin Ben
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Balance the carbs
Tis a comon problem with the VTR that they seem to go out of balance relatively quickly
And WRT running rich -yes they all do that too but fitting an aftermarket filter makes a big difference to both mpg and responsiveness
Tis a comon problem with the VTR that they seem to go out of balance relatively quickly
And WRT running rich -yes they all do that too but fitting an aftermarket filter makes a big difference to both mpg and responsiveness
I've got an inferiority complex
But its not a very good one!
But its not a very good one!
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MrMastodon
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Re: Stalling on tickover
Shouldn't the Firestorm tickover be at 1200rpm ish anyway? If you've RAISED it to 1000rpm, then I'd imagine it is conking out.Nuggs wrote: I have raised the tickover to over 1000 and this reduces problem but I'd like any suggestions to solve it?
My VTR dies occasionally too at traffic lights, but I think it's just the way it is.
Hope this helps
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Stormin Ben
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Check this thread. Includes my dyno graph of Pipercross v's K&NNuggs wrote:Thanks,
I shall give the carbs and new filter a try. Do you know what aftermarket one is best, I'm not a fan of fitting aftermarket stuff to be honest so dont know what brand is often best.
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic ... ight=graph
I've got an inferiority complex
But its not a very good one!
But its not a very good one!
Re: Stalling on tickover
That sounds about right to me as well, mine also conks out when it feels like it but it's not really a problem once you are use to it, although some owners say their bikes never do thatMrMastodon wrote:Shouldn't the Firestorm tickover be at 1200rpm ish anyway? If you've RAISED it to 1000rpm, then I'd imagine it is conking out.Nuggs wrote: I have raised the tickover to over 1000 and this reduces problem but I'd like any suggestions to solve it?
My VTR dies occasionally too at traffic lights, but I think it's just the way it is.
Hope this helps
Regular servicing will help to cut the conking out down (like new air filter, spark plugs and balancing the carbs at recommended service times) but it won't elimate it, well it hasn't on my bike anyway
Chris
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I think the manual says 1200 - 1300rpm tickover.
There is also the little "Move the rubber carb tube from it's position under air filter/tank so it hangs down (someone will find the link with the pics for you)
I've done all this, and it cured the problem 90% of the time.
But, just now and again it can stall for no reason.
One thing I learned though.
If it stalls and you are going along, thee's no point in dropping the clutch to spin the engine (using that back wheel) to get it going again.
It just locked the wheel up tight (too much turning power required)
I just had to punch the starter and was ok again.
I've done all the tweaks and mods and changed the filters.
Only thing I've not done is balance the carbs, but I think my bike was done quite recently anyway.
Just one of the little Quirks of the bike it seems
I think the manual says 1200 - 1300rpm tickover.
There is also the little "Move the rubber carb tube from it's position under air filter/tank so it hangs down (someone will find the link with the pics for you)
I've done all this, and it cured the problem 90% of the time.
But, just now and again it can stall for no reason.
One thing I learned though.
If it stalls and you are going along, thee's no point in dropping the clutch to spin the engine (using that back wheel) to get it going again.
It just locked the wheel up tight (too much turning power required)
I just had to punch the starter and was ok again.
I've done all the tweaks and mods and changed the filters.
Only thing I've not done is balance the carbs, but I think my bike was done quite recently anyway.
Just one of the little Quirks of the bike it seems
You must be very light or have non sticky tyres!! If mine cuts out and I'm doing 10mph or above I can bump her in 2nd or 3rd and she fires up straight away.Tempest wrote:Just to ad.....
One thing I learned though.
If it stalls and you are going along, thee's no point in dropping the clutch to spin the engine (using that back wheel) to get it going again.
It just locked the wheel up tight (too much turning power required)
I just had to punch the starter and was ok again.
It's all the Pies that are enabeling you to do this ;)baldzone wrote:You must be very light or have non sticky tyres!! If mine cuts out and I'm doing 10mph or above I can bump her in 2nd or 3rd and she fires up straight away.Tempest wrote:Just to ad.....
One thing I learned though.
If it stalls and you are going along, thee's no point in dropping the clutch to spin the engine (using that back wheel) to get it going again.
It just locked the wheel up tight (too much turning power required)
I just had to punch the starter and was ok again.
