Ok mates, after inconclusive disassembly, shorting, jumping, reassemblies, yada yada, I tried it with the kickstand up! She starts in neutral and in 1st, clutch lever in or out! I can live with this. Road test to come.,
Getting a bit frustrated and kicking my own arse for venturing into another non UJM after a less than stellar KTM experience!
Launching the bike is no prob. It’s a dare ya to find neutral, squid.
Btw, just now pulled the aftermarket lever, which has no threaded adjuster for the electrical cut...
I know this has been discussed on previous posts. The side stand in the up position kills the starter circuit even though clutch lever is pulled in. Annoying as the bike often refuses to find neutral when stopped at a light (I get either first or second no matter the technique) and if stopped to...
Good point. I’ve yet to do all day tours in 6th for hours, lol! The around town and backroad riding is getting me around 45+ so not bad.
Btw, have a frustrating side stand issue. With stand up, clutch lever in, 1st gear, starter dead. Gonna post new thread.
I really thought that the mpg estimates would produce longer intervals. Previously milked the KTM to 200mi. Yes bigger tank but also bigger motor. Loafing 4000 rpm at 70mph however!
Ok, canister gone, electrical connector hoses capped, bike runs great until approaching fuel warning light at just 100mi approx. Just dawned on me that previously mentioned pressure, or lack of, makes the motor cantankerous to normal throttle applications. Topped her off a couple miles from...
Ironic that I’m getting used to it! Seemed pretty predictable yesterday. At the point now where I think I’ll hold off on a reflash. Have read some of the less than complimentary comments, not to mention $$$ dropped!
On the same topic, my ‘06 SV 650 (also sold prior to the CA move) started...
Went out today for a couple hours (Santa Rosa to Calistoga). I think by knowing it’s going to drop revs to that thumpy idle without dying I’m more comfortable with the characteristic. No stalls and only one false neutral! Btw, what’s TPS?
1. My main concern is the low speed technique of clutch slipping while feathering the throttle and dragging the rear brake. If it does stall a tipover will follow! Remapping still an option?
2. The linkage seems in spec. Only 3000+ miles so far. I did adjust the lever up a little to get more...