Why does my motorcycle keeps konking out...?

Question

I just had a tune up and now when I start it, evertime I start to take the choke off, it dies. Even when I start to ride off with the choke in, and give it gas, it konks out. Almost like its idleing too low, but it isnt. Help please.

Answer 1

I had the same problem after getting my ducati tuned at a dealership. Found out that after lifting the gas tank to check everything the tech lowered it on the fuel line cutting off most of the fuel. Check the fuel lines that they are not pinched or kinked.

Answer 2

It is weird that you are stalling even with the choke in. I would check your carb. It may need to be cleaned. In my experience that is usually the leading cause of stalls while riding. Take it back to whoever tuned it up. Tell them the symptoms and that it worked fine when you brought it in. Before that you can try some anti-carb-goo stuff. You can usually buy it in any autoparts store or even maybe some gas stations.

Answer 3

I had a problem with the float bowl in my HD Sportster. It's a little ball that floats in the fuel where it enters the carb. The ball kept getting stuck in the bowl when I would get on the gas...sort of a safety mechanism. Check if you have a float bowl and see if that's the problem. Good luck!

Answer 4

Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
How many miles on your bike would've been helpful.
I have to agree with disgruntled_pen_guin on this one.
Bring it back to where you got the tune-up and tell them to fix it right this time.

Answer 5

Take it back to the place that "tuned it up." They need to fix it so it's right.

PAY NO ADDITIONAL MONEY. They didn't do their jobs the first time. They owe you!