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Re: [ST] Chain Options and Stalling



On Wednesday 31 May 2006 15:21, Don Cummings wrote:
>
> Also, I'm getting an occasional stall and somewhat jerky throttle
> response, mainly at lower 3000-4000 rpm.  It's a new condition.
> Sometimes it will stall when I pull in the clutch as I'm rolling to a
> stop.  Once in a while it will stall while idling.
>
> It had a major tune up by Great Bay (good Triumph dealer) about 3 years
> ago when it had 11,500 miles.
>
> Any thoughts?  I would wonder about an idle control, but I'm also
> feeling that the bike is "missing".  I've had mass air flow sensor
> problems in cars and this kindof reminds me of that.

Maybe - but check the coil winding resistances first (and LT wiring connectors 
for security)
Easy to do, I know people who have spent lots of time and $$$ fiddling about 
with fuel systems when the problem all along was a failing coil. Usually in 
this case the symptoms go away at higher rpm.

> I will probably replace the plugs, but shouldn't plugs last longer than
> 6k miles?

Worth removing them to have a look at them - if one cylinder is misfiring 
it'll be obvious which one.


Eoin

'04 ST955i



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