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I have a 97 tl1000s. i rode it all last summer, and by august or so i noticed that the idle speed was all over the place and i was constantly having to play with the idle screw to keep it from revving up to high. a few weeks later it started to backfire and die on start up. it would take five or six tries to get the bike running. I let the bike sit for a few months as it got cold. now i try to start the bike and it wont. when i turn the bike on i don't hear the whine of the fi system callibrating like normal. Im guessing this is the problem but i dont know how to fix it. any help is appreciated.
I have a 2000 tl 1000r. my bike had the same problem. id turn the key on but wouldnt hear the fuel pump kick on. well i talked to a couple buddies of mine and he told me to check the tip over switch. when the bike is laid down or dumped, this part grounds out and keeps the bike from starting. under your seat theres a little black box, with a rubber mount around in. if you shake the box you can hear it rattle. this is the tip over switch. there are 4 screws on the back of it, take those out and pull the cover off. inside should be a u-looking brass peice, with wat looks like white plastic in the center of it. on the end there are two prongs, bend those prongs all the way to the middle so that little circle looking thing cant moove back and forth. hopefully this helps you.
1. clean the carbs. 2. new air filter 3. new battery 4.new sparkplugs 5. change the oil 6. drain old gas from gas tank. 7.buy a synchronizer set to tune your carbs. 8. get your values ajested.
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The problem is the slow speed jets in the carbs are plunged up This jet controls the idle circuit and the slow speed circuit of the carb In order to do it right you will need to have a pro clean the carbs. This is not a do it your self project !
Possible thermostat but more likely fan belt is slipping when idling causing waterpump to slow or even stop spinning. Tighten or replace fan belt that runs over waterpump pulley
I would suspect that the float is sticking. Checking will require removal of (in order): seat, tank, air filter box/backing plate, and finally, the float bowl at the bottom of the carb. Insure that the float is not flooded, and that the float needle is free of trash.
Test fuel pump for proper pressure.Replace fuel filter.Check all spark plugs and spark plug wires for wear or deterioration.Have idle checked.Check all electrical connections.Check for vacuum leaks.
I have helped many Honda/Acura owners on this issue. Many mechanics will replace many parts prior to solving this problem, which then creates unnecessary repairs and spending. So here is my diagnosis: Notice if your speedometer drops to zero when your engine dies while driving. If this happens its your ignition switch failing. Ignition switches in Honda/Acura vehicles years 97-02 encounter faulty or shorted internal contacts. This causes premateur electrical failure to vital engine electrical parts, causing vehicle to stall intermittedly. A recall has been in place since 2002, approximately 1.3mil vehicles are affected, call your local honda/acura dealer for info and possible free repair or replace the ignition switch yourself. Hopefully my info helps you!!
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