| Author | Message | ||
     Alk |
I just bought a 2001 blast. it has 3500 miles on it and is completly stock. Ive enjoyed driving it so far but when i drive 50+ MPH for over 4 miles or so the bike will start losing power and eventually shut off. It always starts right back up, this is a california bike and i have taken off the smog cannister and this seamed to help a bit but didnt solve the problem. What else could this be. Thanks in advance | ||
| Ezblast |
Sticking rollover valve on the tank - a test - when it feels like that pop open the tank lid - if everything becomes fine - thats the culprit - it was the usual suspect for what you are experiencing - also check that your vacuum line plug on your carb is tight and air tight, and that your vent line is unobstructed. Replace rollover valve if test is positive - cheap and easy to do. GT - JBOTDS! EZ  (Message edited by ezblast on July 13, 2006) | ||
| Alk |
I have already tried opening the gas tank while driving. It didnt seem to help any. I will have to check the lines on the carb. | ||
| Ezblast |
How the heck did a Cali bike get to Missouri - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Buellkat |
Especially when it quits after 50 mph!! LOL Did you check the carb boot???? Might as well.... | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Just to be sure the canister removal was done right: Line to carb is plugged. Line to gas tank is open/vented. PCV line is plugged, but still open somewhere (to airbox or vented). | ||
| Alk |
I purchased the bike from a guy who was in the military and was living in CA, he moved to Nebraska and i drove up and got the bike. I got a good deal due to it having this problem with it stalling out. Ive put around 80 miles on it in about 3 days of riding, but it has died/stalled 6 times. I really enjoy this bike, I just want this straightened out for worry free rides. | ||
| Berkshire |
My best guess is that there is something limiting the fuel flow into the float bowl - not completely blocking it, just reducing the flow rate a little: dirty strainer in fuel tank debris in fuel petcock or hose to carb fuel hose is "tore up" inside debris in banjo/elbow fitting at carb passage between fuel inlet and float valve float/valve linkage not working right --> float needs to be adjusted <-- | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Berki has a logical diagnostic train of thought. If it was sitting it may carb related. Maybe clogged jets which is really common. Keep us posted on your progress. Remember to try the easy fixes first. PS If the canister was full of gas, it may take a little while for the problem to clear up, even though the canister is now disconnected. Usually an overnight sitting and 2-3 miles riding. | ||
| Johnnylunchbox |
Could be a vacuum problem with the tank. However, a can of seafoam or techron in the gas probably wouldn't hurt either. | ||
| Alk |
I made sure all the cali stuff was removed right and plugged the carb. Just returned from a 35 mile ride and had zero problems. I hope thats all the problem was and i didnt just have a lucky ride. | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Badweb! Easy first, Drain Fuel tank, check flow out hose. Rejet carb.(Your gonna want to do it anyways) Check ignition lead, coil to sparkplug. Now seeing that it is a 2001, with the mileage it has, pull the timing cover and get aquainted with the LED on the ignition module. When the bike stalls out, check to see if the LED is still flashing. If it doesn't flash while cranking, the ignition module is bad. |
