Don in Lodi
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Re: Idle Speed Problem and Engine Stop! What should I do??
The canister thing was interesting, though I don't think it works that way. But! It did get me thinking of a problem some early V-Stars and Roadstars had. The gas cap wouldn't vent properly (to the canister, closed loop). The venting diaphragm was actually built into the cap, ours is similar. The pump would pull and pull till the vacuum formed in the tank would overcome the pump, low idle, stall. And in a few cases a collapsed tank. Would eventually restart, or if you opened the cap to the accompaniment of an audible woosh as things equalized, the bike would start immediately. I know your tank has been up at least once, there's a fair chance for a kinked vent hose. ::008::
Not sure how code 60 would fit here though.
The canister thing was interesting, though I don't think it works that way. But! It did get me thinking of a problem some early V-Stars and Roadstars had. The gas cap wouldn't vent properly (to the canister, closed loop). The venting diaphragm was actually built into the cap, ours is similar. The pump would pull and pull till the vacuum formed in the tank would overcome the pump, low idle, stall. And in a few cases a collapsed tank. Would eventually restart, or if you opened the cap to the accompaniment of an audible woosh as things equalized, the bike would start immediately. I know your tank has been up at least once, there's a fair chance for a kinked vent hose. ::008::
Not sure how code 60 would fit here though.