naughtyG
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what revs are you getting the hesitation at? You may find that a lil' shim under the needles takes care of that.
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RaWarrior
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Typically it occurs in the midrange, between 4-6k RPM. However, it comes and goes, and I've definitely noticed a correlation between the hesitation appearing and a recent fill-up.
It's kind of hard to describe. I'll be cruising at 70, which is ~4300 RPM. I slightly roll on the gas, and nothing happens. No bog, no stumble, but no acceleration. Roll a bit more, still nothing. Finally on a bit more throttle it suddenly "takes off" and responds to what is usually now about 3/4 throttle. Sometimes setting the t-boost to 3k(so it's open on the highway) covers up the problem, sometimes not.
Like I said, sometimes it's perfectly fine, so I don't think it's a problem with the bike. I've tried carb cleaning, different octanes(I usually run regular 87), and now sync'ing the carbs. None of those had any appreciable difference.
I might have to start carrying a little flask of sea-foam with me under the seat, since that always seems to clear up the hesitation almost instantly. Pisses me off that fuel quality around here is so low.
It's kind of hard to describe. I'll be cruising at 70, which is ~4300 RPM. I slightly roll on the gas, and nothing happens. No bog, no stumble, but no acceleration. Roll a bit more, still nothing. Finally on a bit more throttle it suddenly "takes off" and responds to what is usually now about 3/4 throttle. Sometimes setting the t-boost to 3k(so it's open on the highway) covers up the problem, sometimes not.
Like I said, sometimes it's perfectly fine, so I don't think it's a problem with the bike. I've tried carb cleaning, different octanes(I usually run regular 87), and now sync'ing the carbs. None of those had any appreciable difference.
I might have to start carrying a little flask of sea-foam with me under the seat, since that always seems to clear up the hesitation almost instantly. Pisses me off that fuel quality around here is so low.
naughtyG
Well-Known Member
hmm, it does almost sound more electric than fuel fault..
RaWarrior
Well-Known Member
It does have Nology coils along with NGK wires, but I don't know if that would really make a difference.
I'm tending to blame ethanol and low quality fuel for this.
I'm tending to blame ethanol and low quality fuel for this.
