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Buzz Carsu · 05-08-2012, 12:17 AM

1996 vt1100c2 a.c.e. always a good runner. Started normal the other day, then going down the road it started to sputter, now it will idle rough, but any throttle and it dies. I've checked all the obvious, main and reserve tank do the same thing, changed the plugs, new fuel filter, removed the air filter. Any suggestions before I "call the man"?

oblivion_twister · 05-08-2012, 12:22 AM

clean the carbs

Chodey · 05-08-2012, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oblivion_twister

clean the carbs

+1.

Dauntae · 05-08-2012, 12:44 AM

YUP, Sounds like you have some plugged up jets.

weracerc · 05-08-2012, 08:05 AM

may i offer a simple solution to try before tearing the carbs down - I have been using this stuff ever since I started riding motorcycles - 96 suzuki 650 and now the 03 VT750 - both had rough running issues when i got them had been setting a while in both cases - after 5 tanks of premium and Seafoam (2oz/gal) the 03 is now running fine - $9 @ walmart or any parts store IMO well worth a shot...p.s. my buddy got his 03 Ford Tribute back from his wife when she got a new vehicle - he said t was idling rough and had poor pick up...he remmebered me talking about Seafoam and dumped a whole can in the gas tank - by the time he had to fill it back up it was no longer idling rough and the pick up was back to normal.....

ncsabrekingz · 05-09-2012, 08:05 PM

All of these things are possibilities,check for tank vent problems as well, see if you hear a rush of air when opening tank,if so check for kinking or clog of vent hose on bottom of tank

05-08-2012, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Buzz Carsu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 436	idles rough then dies with gas? 1996 vt1100c2 a.c.e. always a good runner. Started normal the other day, then going down the road it started to sputter, now it will idle rough, but any throttle and it dies. I've checked all the obvious, main and reserve tank do the same thing, changed the plugs, new fuel filter, removed the air filter. Any suggestions before I "call the man"? __________________ Fly below the radar!!

05-08-2012, 12:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dauntae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,701	YUP, Sounds like you have some plugged up jets. __________________ 2001 Shadow Spirit 1100 Cobra highway bars Kury ISO grips w custom weighted bar ends and a VTX headlight but the best addition, Riding bell from Kathy M and Kury Large ISO pegs I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away The book of John Hopkins map http://www.travellerspoint.com/membe.../tripid/365293

05-08-2012, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
weracerc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 247	may i offer a simple solution to try before tearing the carbs down - I have been using this stuff ever since I started riding motorcycles - 96 suzuki 650 and now the 03 VT750 - both had rough running issues when i got them had been setting a while in both cases - after 5 tanks of premium and Seafoam (2oz/gal) the 03 is now running fine - $9 @ walmart or any parts store IMO well worth a shot...p.s. my buddy got his 03 Ford Tribute back from his wife when she got a new vehicle - he said t was idling rough and had poor pick up...he remmebered me talking about Seafoam and dumped a whole can in the gas tank - by the time he had to fill it back up it was no longer idling rough and the pick up was back to normal..... __________________ God Was Busy, He Sent The Marines!....USMC Dad since 2006 - CPL G.M. Smith Jacksonville NC Motor T First Bike 1996 Suzuki LS650 "Lil Suzi" New Bike 2003 Shadow VT750DC "Plum Evil"

05-08-2012, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
oblivion_twister Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 1,025	clean the carbs

05-09-2012, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
ncsabrekingz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 17	All of these things are possibilities,check for tank vent problems as well, see if you hear a rush of air when opening tank,if so check for kinking or clog of vent hose on bottom of tank

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