Why does my motorcycle keep running out of power?
A usual culprit to running problems on a motorcycle is the carburetor. Unfortunately there are a lot of things that can go wrong with a motorcycle carburetor, but luckily they’re pretty simple to work on and fix. If you’re having acceleration problems, the first thing you’ll probably want to look at is the jets inside the carburetor.
What to do when your bike won’t start?
Got out the multimeter, checked all the usual suspects for continuity and spec resistance; still no spark. Put everything back together after pulling the ignition cover to check the pulser and stator (which were in spec); Got Spark!
Why does my motorcycle accelerate faster than my carburetor?
The previous stated solutions to your accelerating problems only apply to motorcycles with carburetors. If you have a fuel injected bike with acceleration problems, your likely culprit is poor timing advance. The faster you go on a motorcycle, the sooner your ignition coil will tell the spark plugs to fire.
What happens to a motorcycle engine at high speeds?
Riding at high speeds for a long time: Riding at high speeds for a long time means keeping the engine revving high. Revving the engine high for a long time will keep the pistons moving and the combustion of fuel takes place without a break.
Is it bad for a motorcycle to be running lean?
It’s actually unhealthy for your motorcycle to be running lean, especially if it runs lean for a long time. It can potentially be harmful to your spark plugs, piston rings, and the oil inside the engine.
What happens when you hit start on a bike?
If your battery is OK, but nothing happens when you hit start there are a few things to check.
What makes a Honda Fury a good bike?
The Fury is an amazing specimen of a factory motorcycle that is built for fun. There are great aspects to the bike like the hidden single shock suspension, adjustable preload on the spring to adjust ride height, rubber mounted engine and smooth operating characteristics.
Why does your motorcycle only run on choke?
Fuel goes bad after time, and the first circuit/jet to clog with varnished up fuel is the pilot jet. This circuit delivers fuel for idle, and has the smallest passages found in carburetors.