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Old 10-02-2018, 01:02 PM
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Hey All, Still breaking in my 2018 SG (800 Miles). While out cruising this weekend me and my wife accelerating slowly up a little hill about 2600 rpm
felt like I lost power then it grabbed. Both me and my wife noticed and felt it. My hand was not on the clutch.
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Going in for 1000 Mile Service this Thursday.
 
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Did your RPMs jump up when this happened?
 
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I don't think so, But I am not 100% sure
 
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I don't think so, But I am not 100% sure
If the RPMs didn't shoot up, it likely wasn't clutch slip, it was some form of power loss caused by something else. Any mods on your bike? Just saw your signature. It's possible you have a lean or rich spot in your tune that caused your engine to bog. Have you done some autotune sessions to hone in your tune?
 

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I'm not gonna say it.......
 
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I will... Primary full of oil
 
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I will... Primary full of oil
While of course possible, he said it came of of it and "grabbed". I would not think this possible if the oil is slugging the crankshaft.
 
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I of course have that concern of Sumping so I checked my Tranny Fluid, I am at the bottom of the ADD Line.
 
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I of course have that concern of Sumping so I checked my Tranny Fluid, I am at the bottom of the ADD Line.
Sumping has nothing to do with the tranny fluid. Sumping is engine oil that collects in your engine and is not returning to the oil pan. If your tranny fluid is low, it may be transferring to your primary.
 
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Originally Posted by strych9
If the RPMs didn't shoot up, it likely wasn't clutch slip, it was some form of power loss caused by something else. Any mods on your bike? Just saw your signature. It's possible you have a lean or rich spot in your tune that caused your engine to bog. Have you done some autotune sessions to hone in your tune?
I was not aware that I can do autotune sessions.
It only happened once in 900 miles.
Time to get out the SE Tuner Manual, Thanks!
 


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