Slow tickover then dies
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Slow tickover then dies
Hi All,
This is a strange one. Ride steady and the bike performs perfect, not a problem.
Ride like you stole it and when you come to a stop the tickover is very slow and if you dont blip the throttle she will die.
Starts up straight away and runs ok.
Anyone got an idea what it may be causing this to happen ?
Bikes an 07 FXDCI with BSS, K&N and a PCV.
Had the same problem with a Fuelpak fitted, and was also the same with standard aircleaner, BSS and no fueller.
If I take it to the dealer I am sure they will just blame the PCV as they are useless.
Any ideas welcome.
Ride safe,
Jeff
This is a strange one. Ride steady and the bike performs perfect, not a problem.
Ride like you stole it and when you come to a stop the tickover is very slow and if you dont blip the throttle she will die.
Starts up straight away and runs ok.
Anyone got an idea what it may be causing this to happen ?
Bikes an 07 FXDCI with BSS, K&N and a PCV.
Had the same problem with a Fuelpak fitted, and was also the same with standard aircleaner, BSS and no fueller.
If I take it to the dealer I am sure they will just blame the PCV as they are useless.
Any ideas welcome.
Ride safe,
Jeff
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You see,as I understand it, the IAC takes a reading at start up,if dirt keeps the iac open a tad the ecm will read idle too high and cut gas-boom you stall. but only at idle!This is no emergency,it should reset itself ionce you turn the key off and back on again sitting at a light or stop sign,or even on the go depending on your riding skills cowboy!.
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It won't really take alot she'll be clean as a whistle in two or three sprays-your done! The engine has to be on so the stuff gets sucked in and cleans other parts on it's way through and can't leave residue or drip any place else in the meantime.
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