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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Bypassed the fuel cutoff relay and it seems to have fixed the problem. Thanks to all for the advice!
    Post by: KurtB, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    What is the best way to bypass the fuel cutoff relay? Do I just disconnect it? Do I need to cut the wires before and after the relay and tape...
    Post by: KurtB, Mar 22, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    I want to thank you all again for your responses. I tore the bike apart today and noticed that the fuel filter was installed backwards (not...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    I did replace the insulators and all rubber/plastic pieces I could get my hands on. They were in pretty bad shape.
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Thanks for the reply. I'm definitely going to start with the gas cap vent and the easier fixes mentioned above before rebuilding the carbs. I...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Awesome, thanks! I know it's a stupid question, but what purpose does it serve then?
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Thanks for the reply, I will definitely look at that before I pull the carbs (again). Have you noticed any ill effects after eliminating the fuel...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Thanks for the reply. It runs great (no popping or snapping) 99% of the time then out of the blue it will start to die and only pulling on the...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 19, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Thanks for the reply. I'm going to look at the plugs, fuel filter and fuel line tomorrow, and will now also look at the vacuum lines. I'm...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 18, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Thanks for getting back to me. The bike will idle/run on it's own after 1 to 1 1/2 minutes of warm up, although I tend to choke it longer than...
    Post by: KurtB, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Stalling out after bike is warm

    Happy new year to all. I own a 1986 VFR700F2 that I've had for 20+ years. It has a Dynojet jet kit, Kerker slip-on pipes, K&N air filter and the...
    Thread by: KurtB, Jan 17, 2013, 21 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Manual help

    Thanks for the advice, I'm in Chicago.
    Post by: KurtB, May 20, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Manual help

    Thanks, I'll give it a shot.
    Post by: KurtB, May 20, 2011 in forum: Mechanics Garage
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    Manual help

    I own an 86 VFR700 and am planning to do some past-due maintenance myself (carb cleaning, fluid/filter replacement, etc.) and was wondering which...
    Thread by: KurtB, May 20, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Mechanics Garage