Loss of power at speed
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03-16-2012, 02:14 PM
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03-16-2012, 02:36 PM
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I agree. All of the symptoms sound like something electrical affecting the ignition.
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03-16-2012, 05:04 PM
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had the same issue with a kawasaki 750 ltd 1985 ...
I was sure that it was a little problem but each time I settled an issus anotherone bigger was coming out , long story short, a cylinder was seized and damaged and the rings where dried or "stocked". And seemed to have good compression anyway from the start ... the first things I did ... Cleaned the carb (6 times) but the tank was full of sh*t, changed sparkplugs wires, ac, fuel filter, and battery and coils to finally sell the crap for serial number
I was sure that it was a little problem but each time I settled an issus anotherone bigger was coming out , long story short, a cylinder was seized and damaged and the rings where dried or "stocked". And seemed to have good compression anyway from the start ... the first things I did ... Cleaned the carb (6 times) but the tank was full of sh*t, changed sparkplugs wires, ac, fuel filter, and battery and coils to finally sell the crap for serial number
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03-16-2012, 06:02 PM
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03-16-2012, 08:54 PM
www.harley-performance.com good information if you have a carb problem. Also definately check your grounds it very well could be a corroded wire making minimum contact and the vibrations causing the dis connect.
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03-17-2012, 12:47 AM
I'm haveing issues and could use some help. I have a 96 fxd it was sitting for a while before I got it. It has 16k miles, I have cleaned out the carb 2 times installed a clear in line fuel filter. Cleaned the tank via electrolysis as well as
completely disassembled the pet ****.
The issue while driving is that I can cruise along at speed then all of the sudden it is like I have no power any longer. The bike begins missing and back firing. If I feather the throttle I can keep it alive and slowly bring it back to life and idle again. If I just pull in the clutch it will die with out feathering the throttle. I thought I had a tank vent issue and completely removed the gas cap when this happened and still no change. This has happened at speeds from 30-70. One moment I can cruise along and the next it is like it's dead. Please if anyone has any suggestions as to what may be the problem I am open to them all before I take it somewhere.
completely disassembled the pet ****.
The issue while driving is that I can cruise along at speed then all of the sudden it is like I have no power any longer. The bike begins missing and back firing. If I feather the throttle I can keep it alive and slowly bring it back to life and idle again. If I just pull in the clutch it will die with out feathering the throttle. I thought I had a tank vent issue and completely removed the gas cap when this happened and still no change. This has happened at speeds from 30-70. One moment I can cruise along and the next it is like it's dead. Please if anyone has any suggestions as to what may be the problem I am open to them all before I take it somewhere.
I think you mean "petcock" (one word). "Pet ****" (two words) would be the male appendage on a dog, cat, hamster, horse, etc.
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03-17-2012, 09:52 AM
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Thank you for the correction I will use the term petcock correctly. The bike did get put away with fuel in the tank. When my brother picked it up they decided to add some more fuel and start it. After I got it I emptied the tank and cleaned the carb. I'm not sure why the float would stick partially during the middle of a long drive.
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03-17-2012, 10:21 AM
Thank you for the correction I will use the term petcock correctly. The bike did get put away with fuel in the tank. When my brother picked it up they decided to add some more fuel and start it. After I got it I emptied the tank and cleaned the carb. I'm not sure why the float would stick partially during the middle of a long drive.