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Author Topic: SLUGGISH SLOW SPEED  (Read 759 times)
svsteve
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« on: September 07, 2016, 07:23:01 AM »

Lately I've been noticing my bike acting a bit sluggish at slow speed, as in pulling out from a stop. Almost like a miss fire.  Once I get moving and roll on the throttle it seems to run fine. I've been using Stabil in the fuel and running Berrymans additive in it but it still isn't clearing up. Changed plugs recently but that didn't help. The old plugs looked fine. Any thoughts appreciated.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2016, 08:19:24 AM »

I'd suggest to stop using the Stabil for now but keep using the Berrymans. I'd also  suggest to try using a different fuel from a different dealer. There are drains on the float bowls. Use them to drain out any crap that may have accumulated in the bottom.

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gordonv
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2016, 03:58:30 PM »

How much of the carb cleaner are you using to gas?

Recommendation is a large dose. Talking like 1/2 can to 1/2 a tank of good fuel. Like Rick-D, mentioned, try your fuel from a different dealer, but we are talking a high volume one, the busy corner name brand.
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svsteve
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2016, 04:56:48 PM »

Per instructions on the can of Berrymans, I'm using about 1 oz per gallon. So, about 5 oz at fillup. I've done this a few times this season.
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falconbrother
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2016, 10:53:17 AM »

That could also be an intake leak, low RPM hesitation.
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