All of the obvious things have been checked. The fuel is in the right position and not on "reserve." The choke is all the way in after warm up, and the tank is full with a mid grade fuel. The bike has less than 200 miles. The bike runs fine until I get it in 5th gear and travel over 55 mph. It then starts "spitting and sputtering" and then dies. It takes 5 - 10 minutes to get it started again. Why is it doing this? I have contacted the dealership where it was purchased and they have not answered back yet. Is there something I am not doing with this new bike that I should be doing?
2006-08-07 04:16:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING,other than bringing the motorcycle back to the dealership you purchased it from.DO NOT RIDE THE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP!!!Make arrangements with him/her to have it either picked up,or put it on a trailer yourself.Use a good quality,tiedowns along with soft straps(2 sets).RIDING THE BIKE AS IT IS NOW,IS NOT SAFE!!!BE HONEST about any questions he/she may ask of you.Your dealership should be more than willing to help you,but I will also say,be diligent in contacting them.If they are unable to resolve this,then and only then,look in the back of your owner's manual,locate American Honda Customer Service phone number,and contact them immediately.IF YOU TRY TO CONTACT THEM WITHOUT CONTACTING YOUR DEALER FIRST,YOU WILL BE WASTING YOUR TIME.Everything must go through the proper channels!!!
2006-08-07 11:57:36 · answer #1 · answered by stillfast 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might be the rev limiter kicking in and killing the motor until it cools down. It could be the ECM (electronic control modual - computer). Electrical problems can be a mystery and stop working when they feel like it. Take the bike back to a Honda dealership. It should still be under warranty. When you call the dealership, don't tell them what's wrong. Ask for service and make an appointment. If they ask, just tell them it's something electrical. I'm making the appointment for my brother and he didn't tell me what's wrong.
2006-08-07 04:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tremendous to have in easy words 40 8 miles on it. you've a gasoline starvation prob. Did you verify that the floats aren't any further sticking. maximum motorcycles left sitting for years have many aspects that "stick", and provides you tremendous frustration for brand new consumers. As some have reported, do no longer use any gasoline contained in the tank, supply it a slush out first, and use sparkling gasoline. make certain gasoline pipes are blown by ability of with compressed air. Take off the opt for the flow bowl covers and sparkling out the bowls even as jointly checking freeness of floats. there's a bolt lower than the bowls, that once undone could enable the gasoline to pop out, so perhaps undo those first to envision the quantity of gasoline in them, if in easy words a dribble comes out they are sticking.
2016-11-23 14:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what state your in, but many states give you 30 days no question returns. Obviously you have the right to return the bike and request another. Either that or per lemon law they have three tries to fix it. DO NOT TRY TO FIX IT YOURSELF, if you do then the dealer will just blame you for messing with it.
2006-08-07 05:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by Briggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fuel tank vent hose could be pinched ( that is something that might occur during assembly and make-ready).
The petcock vacuum hose could be leaking .
I'd even check to see if the battery cables are tight.
My solution would be to take it back and demand a refund in a loud voice. They'll fix your bike. :-)
2006-08-07 05:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if you have the gas tank switch on reserve setting. This is a common thing and over looked by many people.
2006-08-07 04:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
even though it is a 2007 you might need a carb clean or new jets in them but dont worry to much its a warranty issue. and never call them just go down there and make them handle it and that doesnt work go get it fixed at another honda dealer
2006-08-07 06:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just contact the dealership.... drive it up to the front door and demand satisfaction. It is under warranty and they should fix it asap. You are doing nothing wrong.
2006-08-07 04:27:37 · answer #8 · answered by crazytrain_23_78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the bike sucking air through the fuel lines
2006-08-07 06:08:17 · answer #9 · answered by coorslight4069 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its new, then take it to the dealership. its still under warrenty.
2006-08-07 04:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by jamiehamster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋