How does electronic timing work on a motorcycle?

How does electronic timing work on a motorcycle?

Electronic timing has simplified how to troubleshoot a backfiring problem because there are less parts to check off as the culprit. The way electronic timing works is by sending a voltage signal to your ignition coil when one of the cylinders is in its compression stroke and about ready to fire.

How is the throttle connected to the accelerator?

In the old days, there used to be a cable that was connected from the throttle to the accelerator. But now in the technological age, the car’s computer controls when the throttle opens and closes by the feedback it gets about the acceleration of the vehicle.

When do you need to replace the throttle position sensor?

As soon as you see a mix of these throttle position sensor symptoms, you should test the TPS and if it isn’t functioning properly, it needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, a TPS cannot be repaired as it is a tiny sensor but the good news is that a new sensor “usually” isn’t too expensive so you can get back on the road soon enough.

How can you tell if your bike throttle cable is going bad?

The throttle cable normally lets you know it’s going bad by refusing to snap back the throttle grip when it is turned and released. Never ride such a bike – they call that a “suicide throttle” for a reason.

The throttle cable normally lets you know it’s going bad by refusing to snap back the throttle grip when it is turned and released. Never ride such a bike – they call that a “suicide throttle” for a reason.

What does suicide throttle mean on a bike?

Never ride such a bike – they call that a “suicide throttle” for a reason. It’s also a wise idea to get in the habit of checking now and again to see that your throttle isn’t affected when you turn the handlebars completely from side to side. The clutch cable is far sneakier and creeps into your perception as perceived clutch slippage.

Why is my neutral light not working on my bike?

Clutch switches, kickstand switches and the neutral light can all break to cause this type of problem. Try starting with the kickstand up, clutch in, and bike in neutral to see if the motor spins. If not, these switches can normally be bypassed with a paperclip pressed into both ends of the connector one at a time, MacGyver-style.

What happens when you let off the throttle?

Not uncommon, should happen when decelerating in gear, the explosions aren’t as violent, and don’t get as much gas burned, so left-overs happen.

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