I realize there is a new thread on this but my prob. seems a bit different.
Okay,
So I have a flat spot right above idle om my 89 Gl1500. The bike was ridden only about 250 miles over the last yr. before I bought it. Figured a little varnish so I dosed it with Seafoam. Also realized it was i bit cold blooded and will rev it a couple times before I ride off. Now it seems to hit a spot around 1500 - 2000 rpm where it just kinda stays flat, when I give it a bit of throttle it will surge forward and pull clean. Not real bad but gives some uncertainty especially when turning at a stop sign as there isn't any smooth momentum. I was curious as to how much play there should be in the throttle ? I can turn the grip about 1/4 inch before you can feel the pressure from the cable. The idle is smooth as glass at 800-900 rpm no surging etc. so not thinking of vacuum leak but could be wrong. Kinda leaning toward either adjustment on throttle cable or needs lubed or obstructed pilot jet. Any insight would be helpful. Thinking of pulling air cleaner housing and blasting carb cleaner on linkage and throats of carbs.
Sorry for the book,
Thanks,
Chris
Okay,
So I have a flat spot right above idle om my 89 Gl1500. The bike was ridden only about 250 miles over the last yr. before I bought it. Figured a little varnish so I dosed it with Seafoam. Also realized it was i bit cold blooded and will rev it a couple times before I ride off. Now it seems to hit a spot around 1500 - 2000 rpm where it just kinda stays flat, when I give it a bit of throttle it will surge forward and pull clean. Not real bad but gives some uncertainty especially when turning at a stop sign as there isn't any smooth momentum. I was curious as to how much play there should be in the throttle ? I can turn the grip about 1/4 inch before you can feel the pressure from the cable. The idle is smooth as glass at 800-900 rpm no surging etc. so not thinking of vacuum leak but could be wrong. Kinda leaning toward either adjustment on throttle cable or needs lubed or obstructed pilot jet. Any insight would be helpful. Thinking of pulling air cleaner housing and blasting carb cleaner on linkage and throats of carbs.
Sorry for the book,
Thanks,
Chris