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RockyG · 11-16-2012, 06:41 PM

Shop called me yesterday, said when they removed the tank one intake tube was disconnected and the other was very loose, about to come off. They tightened them up and test rode it. Said it is much better, but still popped if throttle was slammed. I asked if they saw anything else that needs attention, he said no except the front tire had low pressure (I thought the bigger bike just steered heavy...gauge now in bag) Said overall bike looks to be in good condition. He asked if I still wanted him to tear the carbs apart ?
I decided not to for now. Bill was $75.

Picked it up, and gave it a good test today, a 75mi ride with a good mix of highway and streets. The difference is like night & day; plenty of power, no smell, much smoother starts from a stop. If I really slam the throttle it pops/stutters but I had to try to get that. At highway speed (70-80mph) still has plenty of throttle. Too much traffic today to test top speed but it feels eager to go.

Also, filled up with plain old 87 octane gas w/ethanol, bike seems OK with that.

So, looks like I got lucky. I see now that I could have found the intake problem myself pretty easily, but all in all I am glad I took it in. I feel safer now after having an experienced set of eyes on it. Still some good riding weather left, and time to learn to take charge of maintenance.
Thanks for all the help ... I'm sure I'll need more... but feel like in a short time you all have helped me move up from clueless to newb 2nd class...lol...thanks.

justinmahn · 11-16-2012, 06:44 PM

Now there's a bit of good news. I like to get at least one bit of good news a day. It helps to offset the scaremongering that the rest of the media pushes out.

Dauntae · 11-16-2012, 07:16 PM

Glad to hear you got it worked out, try a tank or two of seafoam and it might clear up that popping if its dirty carbs causing it, nice looking bike too.

Dauntae

toadshoney · 11-16-2012, 07:53 PM

Let this also be a lesson. There are honest shops out there. He could have "fixed" this problem as he did and still charged you for the carb cleaning. He has earned repeat business, even if it is only the occasional tire install. Congrats on the easy fix.

For what its worth... I'm an electrician, by trade. Can't tell you how many times I've had to repair work that someone thought he could do himself. Sometimes a person has to accept limits and pass the work on into the economy. Not a bad thing.

Scrapdog2grand · 11-17-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toadshoney

Let this also be a lesson. There are honest shops out there. He could have "fixed" this problem as he did and still charged you for the carb cleaning. He has earned repeat business, even if it is only the occasional tire install. Congrats on the easy fix.

For what its worth... I'm an electrician, by trade. Can't tell you how many times I've had to repair work that someone thought he could do himself. Sometimes a person has to accept limits and pass the work on into the economy. Not a bad thing.

I've heard you guys are all crooks too

but I know who to call if I ever nedd someone honest

adlowe · 11-17-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toadshoney

There are honest shops out there. He could have "fixed" this problem as he did and still charged you for the carb cleaning. He has earned repeat business...

Concur.

RockyG · 11-20-2012, 08:09 PM

The weather is still good...been riding. Sunday I did about 100 mi. Highway, and all around a lake near here. The more I ride it the better it's doing.

Still has occasional stutter when I goose it from 70-80 mph but mainly it doesn't pop or stutter now unless I purposely mistreat the throttle. I have not added any more sea foam, or done anything else. Just riding it seems to be helping.

That shop has made a believer out of me, they could have very easily took the money....I will return. If someone needs a recommendation for a shop in Kansas City let me know.

I'm loving the ACE, feels so much better than the smaller bikes I'm use to.

LANCESSABRE · 11-20-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice looking scoot, glad your getting the bugs worked out although it sounds like you could have a little carb issue going, I would go along with the sea foam recommendations and see if it will finish cleaning up.

11-16-2012, 06:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
RockyG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 18	Mostly solved Shop called me yesterday, said when they removed the tank one intake tube was disconnected and the other was very loose, about to come off. They tightened them up and test rode it. Said it is much better, but still popped if throttle was slammed. I asked if they saw anything else that needs attention, he said no except the front tire had low pressure (I thought the bigger bike just steered heavy...gauge now in bag) Said overall bike looks to be in good condition. He asked if I still wanted him to tear the carbs apart ? I decided not to for now. Bill was $75. Picked it up, and gave it a good test today, a 75mi ride with a good mix of highway and streets. The difference is like night & day; plenty of power, no smell, much smoother starts from a stop. If I really slam the throttle it pops/stutters but I had to try to get that. At highway speed (70-80mph) still has plenty of throttle. Too much traffic today to test top speed but it feels eager to go. Also, filled up with plain old 87 octane gas w/ethanol, bike seems OK with that. So, looks like I got lucky. I see now that I could have found the intake problem myself pretty easily, but all in all I am glad I took it in. I feel safer now after having an experienced set of eyes on it. Still some good riding weather left, and time to learn to take charge of maintenance. Thanks for all the help ... I'm sure I'll need more... but feel like in a short time you all have helped me move up from clueless to newb 2nd class...lol...thanks. __________________ 1997 Shadow 1100 Ace The City Of Happyness Resides In The State Of Mind

11-16-2012, 07:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dauntae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,758	Glad to hear you got it worked out, try a tank or two of seafoam and it might clear up that popping if its dirty carbs causing it, nice looking bike too. Dauntae __________________ 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

11-16-2012, 07:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
toadshoney Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Suffield, CT. Posts: 79	Let this also be a lesson. There are honest shops out there. He could have "fixed" this problem as he did and still charged you for the carb cleaning. He has earned repeat business, even if it is only the occasional tire install. Congrats on the easy fix. For what its worth... I'm an electrician, by trade. Can't tell you how many times I've had to repair work that someone thought he could do himself. Sometimes a person has to accept limits and pass the work on into the economy. Not a bad thing. __________________ 2003 VLX, Mustang seat, Brakeaway cruise control, Tourmaster Cruiser III saddlebags, Memphis Shades Malibu windshield

11-20-2012, 08:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
RockyG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 18	update The weather is still good...been riding. Sunday I did about 100 mi. Highway, and all around a lake near here. The more I ride it the better it's doing. Still has occasional stutter when I goose it from 70-80 mph but mainly it doesn't pop or stutter now unless I purposely mistreat the throttle. I have not added any more sea foam, or done anything else. Just riding it seems to be helping. That shop has made a believer out of me, they could have very easily took the money....I will return. If someone needs a recommendation for a shop in Kansas City let me know. I'm loving the ACE, feels so much better than the smaller bikes I'm use to. __________________ 1997 Shadow 1100 Ace The City Of Happyness Resides In The State Of Mind

11-20-2012, 08:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
LANCESSABRE Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Allegan MI Posts: 58	Nice looking scoot, glad your getting the bugs worked out although it sounds like you could have a little carb issue going, I would go along with the sea foam recommendations and see if it will finish cleaning up. __________________

11-16-2012, 06:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
justinmahn Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 328	Now there's a bit of good news. I like to get at least one bit of good news a day. It helps to offset the scaremongering that the rest of the media pushes out.

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