Question about 2008 kawasaki Concours 14
1st system was smoke out of left upper fairing on start up Suspect leaking valve cover gasket is culprit. However my idle is jumping up/down 2000rpm. Could this be related to a vacuum leak due to oil leak or is this highly unlikely? At 1st the idle jumped up to 3000rpm and stayed steady. I than adjusted it to 1100 and it stayed steady for about 30min ride than it went the other way and died at every street light( I'm guessing it than corrected itself and now I had it set 2000 RPGs to low ?" Any ideas? I was just getting this running after winter layup. Was on battery tender and ran/started perfectly other than these issues
Hi, John and the usual suspects are:
1. Extremely lean fuel mixture.
2. Dirt, rust, water, or ethanol sludge in the fuel system.
3. Sticky throttle cables.
4. Multiple carburetors not in synchronization.
5. TPS sensor out of adjustment or faulty.
6. Wrong spark plugs for the type of service.
7. Throttle bodies not in synchronization (FI)
8. Faulty O2 sensor.
9. Clogged, stuck, or faulty IAC valve.
10. Aftermarket components not compatible with ECM.
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Erratic idle speed
Concours 14 choppy throttle fix AKA TPS Recalibration
Kawasaki CONCOURS 14 ABS Service Manual
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Posted on Jan 02, 2017
SOURCE: oil leaking out of valve cover gasket
It is a Valve Cover Gasket. You can get a new one at any Auto Parts Store. To make this repair last longer, Do not get the Cheap one, Get a Felpro Gasket and it will Quadrupel the Gasket Life. Please Rate My Response! Thanks!
Posted on Jan 30, 2009
SOURCE: Idle jumping between 1000 and 1500 rpm after the motor heats up..
dear sir your head gasket is cracked leaking the 4agelc engine is known for the #2 cylnder head gasket to go if however this has been going on for some time antifreeze is dumping in to te crank case compromizing the bering journals the other stuff is not related ive owned these cars before threre fun as hell to drive bu money pits dont beat the car you may be able to get the head done if you can afford it over 2,500 the car will lope or hunt for a idle beacuse ani freeze going past the o2 sensor the ecu doesent know how to correct rich or lean
Posted on Feb 13, 2009
SOURCE: Rear end squeak and fuel guage
If the squeek is only happening when rolling the throttle then the squeek will be from your drive belt still & you will find that it is still too loose. Try being in a quiet street, do less than 20mph then roll & release throttle a number of times. Make sure Belt is adjusted when the engine is at correct operaing temperatue.
Regards,
Alex
Posted on Jun 20, 2009
SOURCE: I have a 2000 Honda VTR1000 dies after giving gas
Maybe - can you charge the battery?
If the voltage is too low, the FI won't work properly.
Posted on Jul 01, 2009
SOURCE: '01 929 Erion Edition charging issues can't start
start saving some $$$$$$ as i think the charging system is in need of repair or replacement!
buy a multi tester & it will have a good manual with it!
Cheers rob
Posted on Aug 11, 2009
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