Starting issue after running
#1
Starting issue after running
Last night I took my 06 SG out for to run a few errands. I let it idle/run for about 3-4 minutes before leaving, did about 3 miles of sity roads with about 5-6 stops, got on the highway for about 4 miles doing 55-60mph, got off the highway and figured I'd fill up since there was a gas station right there. I turned it off with the switch on the handle bars. I filled up with mid-grade gas as usual, put about 3.5 gallons in and had a heck of a time starting it back up. It would turn over but not catch.
I figured it was warmed up enough so I didn't have the choke on, but I had to play with the throttle to get it going. Once I did, it was running fine with no issues. Stopped again a few minutes later, went into the store, came back out ~10 minutes later and she started right up.
I've had this hard start happen once before but never really thought anything of it. What do you guys & gals think? Am I just worrying over nothing? Is this an issue that others are having?
I figured it was warmed up enough so I didn't have the choke on, but I had to play with the throttle to get it going. Once I did, it was running fine with no issues. Stopped again a few minutes later, went into the store, came back out ~10 minutes later and she started right up.
I've had this hard start happen once before but never really thought anything of it. What do you guys & gals think? Am I just worrying over nothing? Is this an issue that others are having?
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I had the same problem with my carbed 99 electra glide. I asked for advice on this forum and was told to try Sea Foam. I am no wrench so I can't explain why, but after using and continuing to use Sea Foam, I no longer have that problem. It might be worth a try. Ain't this a great place to ask questions?
#6
I had the same problem with my carbed 99 electra glide. I asked for advice on this forum and was told to try Sea Foam. I am no wrench so I can't explain why, but after using and continuing to use Sea Foam, I no longer have that problem. It might be worth a try. Ain't this a great place to ask questions?
If they are you think it could be too rich? The bike has 18,xxx miles on it, stage 1 kit (carb), forcewinder AI and Samson slip-ons (soon to be Rineheart).
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My Subaru used to do that. If I just shut it off, like to fill up, and then back on it would start hard and run a little weird for a min or 2. I was told it had something to do with the computer. Like you, if I let it sit longer it started/ran fine. My 05 RK sometimes does the same thing. Doesnt bother me enough to worry about it.
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My Subaru used to do that. If I just shut it off, like to fill up, and then back on it would start hard and run a little weird for a min or 2. I was told it had something to do with the computer. Like you, if I let it sit longer it started/ran fine. My 05 RK sometimes does the same thing. Doesnt bother me enough to worry about it.
Sea foam will remove any varnish built up from fuel, does a good job at cleaning "sticky" components.