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Matariki
4th May 2010, 23:53
As I'm practising around time sometimes my engine stalls as I come to a stop.

Any reason why?

I got beeped at today by a busybody behind me because my engine stalled at a roundabout. I turned my head around and saw it was a group of gaggling female teens (wannabe boy racers or whatever they call them). I pointed my finger towards the heavens and then pointed down at my L plate. They got the picture but I still wasn't impressed, but hey, It was bound to happen sooner or later. <_<
CookMySock
5th May 2010, 00:23
If the engine is stone cold, a little more choke will help.

If the engine is hot, a little too long on the choke will make your engine susceptible to just randomly quitting on you, as it's sparkplug will get sooty. Try getting the choke off as soon as you are able. Hop on, start him up, put yer gloves on and off ya go. Put the choke right off at the first intersection, or maybe the second intersection on really cold days.

It is also sometimes asking for a longer hotter ride, so maybe its time to find a nice 80km/hr stretch of road and really get the wind in your sails. Just watch the corners until you are fully familiar with steering with the bars, or you might give yourself a bad fright, and then watch the corners anyway. :blink:

Steve
Thaeos
5th May 2010, 01:54
Maybe you just need to start pulling the clutch in a bit earlier? (before it starts to 'chug'?).
p.dath
5th May 2010, 07:41
Maybe you just need to start pulling the clutch in a bit earlier? (before it starts to 'chug'?).

+1. If the bike idles fine when stationary, then it sounds like using the clutch a tiny bit sooner may be needed.
davereid
5th May 2010, 07:52
Why not go back and see the dealer - He will be happy to help I'm sure.

It may be that the idle speed is just a fraction low, its a two second adjustment and he will do it on the spot.

Its also an excuse for another ride, and its sunny...
Fatt Max
8th May 2010, 15:51
Why not go back and see the dealer - He will be happy to help I'm sure.

It may be that the idle speed is just a fraction low, its a two second adjustment and he will do it on the spot.

Its also an excuse for another ride, and its sunny...

+1. Yep, that was my problem when I got my bike 3 years ago. Simple job but made a huge difference