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Hi all.
Here is a poser. We have an '86 GL 1200Aspencade. Just recently it has started to become somewhat cranky.
This evening's scenario for example:-
1. Took the bike out of the garage and fired her up. Not smokey this time, though sometimes it is. No big deal. Smoke dies after a couple of seconds.
2. While sat there ticking over (on choke), put on helmet and do up jacket.
3. Into gear and away. All appears to be normal.
4. Within two miles, engine dies.
5. Tried to start it but no joy.
6. Made phone call to pal to explain situation.
7. During call (about two minutes) pressed the starter, and away she went. And kept going with no hassles for the next 30 miles.
8. A couple of hours later, went out to visit, and the same thing happened. Now this is starting to become a pain. Tomorrow morning could be interesting.
We were out this last weekend on a 150 mile jaunt with non of the above messing.
It actually felt like fuel starvation when she dies. No power, no acceleration, just blaehh. Dead.
Any ideas, anyone?
I did hear that the 1200 has to be well warm before riding. Is this the case? Are we setting out with the engine too cold? If so, how long to warm up?
Any and all suggestions welcome.
Thank. Phil.
Hi all.
Here is a poser. We have an '86 GL 1200Aspencade. Just recently it has started to become somewhat cranky.
This evening's scenario for example:-
1. Took the bike out of the garage and fired her up. Not smokey this time, though sometimes it is. No big deal. Smoke dies after a couple of seconds.
2. While sat there ticking over (on choke), put on helmet and do up jacket.
3. Into gear and away. All appears to be normal.
4. Within two miles, engine dies.
5. Tried to start it but no joy.
6. Made phone call to pal to explain situation.
7. During call (about two minutes) pressed the starter, and away she went. And kept going with no hassles for the next 30 miles.
8. A couple of hours later, went out to visit, and the same thing happened. Now this is starting to become a pain. Tomorrow morning could be interesting.
We were out this last weekend on a 150 mile jaunt with non of the above messing.
It actually felt like fuel starvation when she dies. No power, no acceleration, just blaehh. Dead.
Any ideas, anyone?
I did hear that the 1200 has to be well warm before riding. Is this the case? Are we setting out with the engine too cold? If so, how long to warm up?
Any and all suggestions welcome.
Thank. Phil.