Any idea's on whats wrong?

[bigdog107]

My dog has been acting up the last week or so (2004 pitbull with a 107) When i go to start it i got to use the choke even if its warm. It might pop when it fires then once it starts it will idle for a bit then die. I go to start it up again and same thing. once it gets going then im good but if i pull up to a light it might die. When im riding her she runs great but when i try and idle it she seems to shut down not every time but when its cold it seems to be worse. Last night as i was pulling up to the house it was really late so i was trying to keep it down so i was lugging it a little as i pulled up to the garage door pulled the cluth in she just died. I put about 700 miles on her this weekend and it seems to be getting a little worse but nothing major. Any ideas?

 

[V]

Battery and charging system? The higher RPM's might be getting more voltage back to the bat. might check that out with voltage out put at the bat

Also may want to check fuel flow. Drain carb bowl and make sure you're gettin planty of gas. Also check your plugs to make sure they haven't gotten foulded up using the enrichener.

But to me up front it sounds like you may be not gettin enough volts back to the bat.

Thats a start now some smart people chime in.

 

[avdhunter]

What is the idle set at? Have you tried upping it a little bit to see?

 

[Five Five]

Check your plugs.

 

[jsub]

Check your plugs.

Most of the experts ( I'm not one) on this forum advise against using the enricher as it fouls your plugs.

 

[woodbutcher]

check your air filter?????

 

[N8KAM]

Replace your plugs... And stay away from the enrichener.. Two twists and start.. :2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[Mickeetwo]

Start with the plugs

 

[DRBarnhart]

Also may want to check fuel flow.

:iagree:with V based on you saying you have to use the enrichener to get it started. Since it runs well except at idle you may want to make sure something isn't clogged in the carb or it may be as simple as making sure the carb is in adjustment.

I use the enrichener when it's cold but don't pull it all the way up! Only about a 1/4 inch and shut it as soon as the bike starts. That's worked well for a year and half on the K-9 and 15 years on the HD...

Dennis

 

[BigSpenda864]

I'm with the other responses. I would start by checking the battery just to make sure its got a sufficient charge. You should also pull the plugs and make sure they look ok. If they are both ok, then I would play with the idle and carb a bit.

I also agree with everyone about staying away from the choke. I only use it when its really cold and I have no choice. I wouldn't be surprised if your plugs are are being affected by using the enrichener too much. Like DRB said, you should only need to pull it up a little bit.

 

[Little-Boo]

My dog has been acting up the last week or so (2004 pitbull with a 107) When i go to start it i got to use the choke even if its warm. It might pop when it fires then once it starts it will idle for a bit then die. I go to start it up again and same thing. once it gets going then im good but if i pull up to a light it might die. When im riding her she runs great but when i try and idle it she seems to shut down not every time but when its cold it seems to be worse. Last night as i was pulling up to the house it was really late so i was trying to keep it down so i was lugging it a little as i pulled up to the garage door pulled the cluth in she just died. I put about 700 miles on her this weekend and it seems to be getting a little worse but nothing major. Any ideas?

It is not a choke, it is an enricher. Stop using the F-ing enricher :lol::lol:, change your plugs and turn up the idle nothing else is needed :2thumbs: especially if you can ride 700 miles without a problem. I personally would just turn up the idle, but being that have use the enricher your plugs are probably fouled up.

Carlos

 

[mobsta]

hes using the "enricher" to get it started,sounds like a lean condition,might also what t check for intake leaks,if you pull your bowl you might also blow out your jets,thats just my:zz2cents:

 

[bigdog107]

Thanks guys. What i did after i read all your posts was sit down and read a book on S&S carbs. Then i went on to tune in my bike and all is well now. The bike has never run as good as it does now. One weird thing was that if its runnning on the kick stand i think it gets starved for oil just what i noticed but maybe i was just drinking to much Captain.