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im riding along when it starts to get hot it will start missfireing and this will happen in low rpms and high rpms please help some one

1. low rpms 1000 to 1500 from stop to take off the tackomiter will jump all around and will die out or some times missfire

2.this is the same with higher rpms 3000 to 4000 it will start to miss fire and eventually die but once i pull the clutch in and start it, it will fire right back up again

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Efi or carbureted ? If it's EFI check the error codes.
 
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what year is your bike? could it be a relay?
 
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Originally Posted by Sweet Sporty
im riding along when it starts to get hot it will start missfireing and this will happen in low rpms and high rpms please help some one

1. low rpms 1000 to 1500 from stop to take off the tackomiter will jump all around and will die out or some times missfire

2.this is the same with higher rpms 3000 to 4000 it will start to miss fire and eventually die but once i pull the clutch in and start it, it will fire right back up again

HELPP.
What is IT, the motor or the weather?

Bad ignition coils are known to work until they get hot and then they will start breaking down.

Check for tight and clean connections on BOTH ends of BOTH battery cables, and also the same for the coil connections.
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 07:23 AM
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Efi or carbureted ? If it's EFI check the error codes.
What makes you think only EFI bikes have error codes?
 
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What makes you think only EFI bikes have error codes?

What makes you so damn arrogant on this site? How about you educate instead asking dumb *** rhetorical questions, to make your self sound smart. Just an idea, could be way more helpful.
 
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It sounds like either the coil or ignition module may be acting up. BUT - before you start troubleshooting by part replacement, here's a couple ideas:

1) Double check the coil trigger leads (little wires) and make sure that the connection is tight.

2) If those connections look OK - go to your FSM, and verify the resistance in the primary and secondary windings of the coil.

3) if THAT checks out - start the bike, aim a heat gun at the ignition module to see if you can replicate the problem. Short of that, let it run 'til it gets hot enough to act up, then hit the module w/a shot of cooling spray (available at the auto parts store) and see if you notice a difference.

Hope this helps...
 
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Originally Posted by Captain Smooth
What makes you so damn arrogant on this site? How about you educate instead asking dumb *** rhetorical questions, to make your self sound smart. Just an idea, could be way more helpful.
Uncalled for, man.

And I agree with everyone else when I say it sounds like either the ignition module or ignition coil.
 

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Originally Posted by Captain Smooth
What makes you so damn arrogant on this site? How about you educate instead asking dumb *** rhetorical questions, to make your self sound smart. Just an idea, could be way more helpful.
my bike is carbureted and has TDC codes but all 11 of them are clear
 


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