[Telgarson]

Hello All,
I need your help trouble shooting an issue that just started. I was riding the other day, when all of a sudden when I pull in the clutch the engine dies. I can only get it to stay running by engaging the clutch about 2/3 of the way. Once idling it is not a smooth idle. Once the bike gets moving she will run fine until the clutch is engaged then she dies unless you engage the choke again. It was a hot day (90 degrees and 70% humidity). I am not familiar with the Goldwing so I am looking for your help to solve my problem.
Thanks for you time and help. I look forward to riding my Goldwing once she gets running right again.
Thanks
Allen

 

[Telgarson]

I have dumped sea foam in and tried running the engine. It revs up to 2000 then drops to 500 then up to 2000 then back down. I think when it revs up it is going up to what the throttle is set at as I can turn it a small amount away from increasing power and then the engine dies.

 

[Telgarson]

Okay, so I am not too afraid to take wrench in hand and take stuff apart. That being
said I, do not typically enjoy engine work. But I like riding my GL1500 so I decided I
would take a look for a leaky vacuum line as it seemed to explain a lot of my issues.
So I start by starting the bike. She acts the same as before. Does not want to idle
without being choked. I shut it off and start taking off the plastic to get to the
carburetors. I noticed the metal line running on the seat side of the breather box has
a tee with nothing connected to it. Also the other end is not connected to anything
either. I figured I must have disconnected it. However I do remember that the tee
was never hooked to anything. I take the breather box off and was about to remove
the carburetor. When I decided I would see if the bike was running different or if I
could hear anything different with the engine. She starts right up and idles just fine.
Okay so I admit I am stumped. So I put her back together and check it again after
the breather box is on. Still idling good. I have the breather box completely back on
and still idles fine.
Does anybody have any ideas what just happened? I like to believe in magic ,but
can I trust the bike? What are your thoughts?
Thanks for the help
Allen