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Posted by Szokez
- April 02, 2017, 16:00:05 PMNot sure, but I'll try to fine out from the previous owner. How do I find the power commander? Can it be adjusted to the new pipes? It makes a lot of sense since it backfires a couple of times and black smoke comes out at the beginning.
I can't thank you enough for your time and valuable advice.
Posted by Troll
- April 02, 2017, 15:35:53 PMOK, then....does it have a power commander installed? If it was set up for the V&H pipe, then it will now be WAY TOO RICH
Posted by Szokez
- April 02, 2017, 11:39:47 AMSounds like a good start. Thanks.
One more thing: it came with an aftermarket pipe by Vance & Hines. Did not like it at all, and was able to get an original fishtail. It was put on by the local Kawasaki service, and that's when the problem started. I asked them if the pipe change has to do anything with the isssue, but the answer was no. I guess I should have started with this vital info. Sorry.
Posted by Troll
- April 02, 2017, 11:14:18 AMBase idle speed should be set to 1,000 rpm hot. Have the cold idle solenoids been disconnected? You may need to clean the throttle plates, as crap builds up on them, just like in a car.
Posted by Szokez
- April 02, 2017, 08:59:43 AMHi there.
I bought my 1500 2 months ago and rode it for a few hundred miles without any issues. And than this: when I start the bike cold I have to crank it several times and the idle is sluggish for the first minute. Than it settles but when I try to ride, it chokes up and shuts down. Both accelerating and decelerating results in choking the engine. Sounds like it doesn't get any fuel. It goes on for about 5 minutes and a few miles, and it slowly goes away by playing with the throttle. Than it runs like a dream. But if I stop the engine it needs several cranks before it starts again, and than it runs just fine. Any ideas? Thanks.