| Author | Message | ||
     Eddie70 |
Hi All This been my first post, Im new to ur world and hope in time to be able to make a contribution but for the time been Im here to leech a little of ur collective knowledge. and so without anymore ado. I have a XB12X and really enjoy it sept for this one annoying little characteristic. At times when Im riding the engine will just die requiring that the kill switch be turned off and then on again. looking through the old articles on this wonderful site I found talk about the BAS and so disconnected that. To no avail as it turned out. At first I thought it was when I open the throttle that it happened but it has also happened on throttle close and on no throttle change. Some time does not happen at all for days then like today on my 15 min ride to work it happened 3 times. Happens when bike is warm. When the bike is cold it does have a tendency to miss a lot. other things that i have done to try and fix problem. had two ?"baffler plates"? taken out of exhaust. :- wanted to do any way for performance and sound. Both of which is now better -: thanks guys :- was thinking of replacing air filter for the N+K 29338-02YB :- and comments on this welcome. Had the computer reset by the dealer :- also no errors reported that they can see. Other then that i have no idea so any thing constructive would really be welcome. The just to confirm the TPS is the computer is it not? | ||
| Ratbuell |
TPS is part of the computer system - it stands for Throttle Position Sensor, and it tells the computer what throttle position you are holding so it can set the right amount of fuel and spark. If your BAS recall hasn't been done, GET IT DONE. The recall location for the sensor is behind the seat latch just in front of the taillight. The original (bad) location is right next to the rear shock. What the BAS (Bank Angle Sensor) is designed to do is turn off the ignition system in the event of a tipover, so the bike isn't laying there on its side and running. The recall is because there have been instances (like yours) where the position of the sensor so close to the shock can jar the sensor, making it think the bike is tipped even though it isn't. Have your VIN handy when you call your local dealer - if they don't have the part in stock they can order it under your VIN. Have them order not only a recall kit, but a new sensor as well as yours is now bad (which you know, unfortunately). Once the bike is warm do you have any misfire or stumble issues? They can be cold natured beasts, you do need to let them warm up before riding. The K&N filter will help - the great thing is it's reusable so you won't ever have to replace it. | ||
| Eddie70 |
Thank u for ur reply Once the bike is warmed up it misfires no longer, so no problem there, just the cutting out that has me worried. Even with the BAS disconnected. |
