Need help diagnosing problem
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RE: Need help diagnosing problem
Check the key. If you have a lot of keys on your ring, it could be that the key switch is worn. Next time it happens, make certain the headlight is on.
If the bike stays running, like you indicate on your post, then it is probably the coil or the VR. A battery that is going can do that as well. There is a plug on the front of the motor by the oilfilter that comes off of the stator. Check to make certain that is in all the way. Check your grounds.
If the bike stays running, but doesn't respond to throttle, then it could be the cap. There are vent holes on the inside of it. Check to make cure they are clear. Remember, the throttle controls gas. Twisting the wick doesn't increase the spark timing, the engine itself does that. So if you are twisting it up and nothing happens but idle, then gas could be the cause. You are getting spark if the bike is running. Could also be the petcock. Have you checked it to see if it moves? Some people never touch theirs, and they get stuck, and clogged.
http://www.compufire.com/prices.html
Regular dual fire ignitions for about 100 bux.
VRs for about 85. If you know someone else with an EVO, maybe you can slave in the parts one at a time and see if it fixes it. Or check with your local wrench. Sometimes they have used dual fires for people who swapped out for single fire. If all you need it for is 20 mins or so to duplicate a probelm.
If the bike stays running, like you indicate on your post, then it is probably the coil or the VR. A battery that is going can do that as well. There is a plug on the front of the motor by the oilfilter that comes off of the stator. Check to make certain that is in all the way. Check your grounds.
If the bike stays running, but doesn't respond to throttle, then it could be the cap. There are vent holes on the inside of it. Check to make cure they are clear. Remember, the throttle controls gas. Twisting the wick doesn't increase the spark timing, the engine itself does that. So if you are twisting it up and nothing happens but idle, then gas could be the cause. You are getting spark if the bike is running. Could also be the petcock. Have you checked it to see if it moves? Some people never touch theirs, and they get stuck, and clogged.
http://www.compufire.com/prices.html
Regular dual fire ignitions for about 100 bux.
VRs for about 85. If you know someone else with an EVO, maybe you can slave in the parts one at a time and see if it fixes it. Or check with your local wrench. Sometimes they have used dual fires for people who swapped out for single fire. If all you need it for is 20 mins or so to duplicate a probelm.
RE: Need help diagnosing problem
"I wouldn't waste my time fretting about it....it's an 07, take it to the dealer and make'm fix it."
look at that bro... your bike went from a 97 to an 07 i hope my bike gets younger in time! (just joking with you pappy)
did you check that spark?
look at that bro... your bike went from a 97 to an 07 i hope my bike gets younger in time! (just joking with you pappy)
did you check that spark?
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Newnan, Georgia
RE: Need help diagnosing problem
OOOPs...my bad.
ORIGINAL: JRK5892
"I wouldn't waste my time fretting about it....it's an 07, take it to the dealer and make'm fix it."
look at that bro... your bike went from a 97 to an 07 i hope my bike gets younger in time! (just joking with you pappy)
did you check that spark?
"I wouldn't waste my time fretting about it....it's an 07, take it to the dealer and make'm fix it."
look at that bro... your bike went from a 97 to an 07 i hope my bike gets younger in time! (just joking with you pappy)
did you check that spark?
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RE: Need help diagnosing problem
Once again, a large thank you to all who assisted getting me back in the wind. Turned out to be a bad coil after all and after replacing that with a new one and some new wires and plugs I am heading out again.......
Thanks brothers......
Thanks brothers......
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