resonnance solved/wierd problem #2
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2000 8:15 pm
KLR listers,
About three weeks ago I querried the list about a problem with resonnance
in my A13 from 40-50 mph after installing the PS Roesler spring on my oem
rear shock. After fooling with several preload & rebound settings I
loosened the chain completely, kicked the tar forward and tightened to
spec: no resonnance now. Evidently it was a bit out with the oem spring
but not evident in the ride and with the new spring it showed up big.
Weird problem #2: booking home this afternoon I got caught on the
interstate in a frog strangler. Visibility was about 50 feet in this rain.
The bike had been running great at 5k rpm but lost power quickly as the
rain got very heavy. The bike never cut off but wouldn't rev over 2k.
Pulled over, blipping throttle to keep it running, it would catch, run to 5
or 6k, then back to idle. After rain let off a bit it ran fine. I made it
to a gas station with a roof and played with the throttle a while, afraid
to turn it off. Sat out the rain with a burger and the bike ran fine the
remaining 100 miles home. Doesn't seem electrical (wet coil or wire).
Yes, the side cover is on. Hmmmm..is this a built-in "safety" feature...if
visibility is 50 feet or less engine won't run over 2k? A K&N filter
resides in the stock air box. Never had this happen on any other bike, but
I'm thinking it was sucking more water than air. Anyone else had this
happen? Did you modify the air box? Any other ideas appreciated. What a
great, fun machine this is...and a new adventure every day. :^)
Pat Rileyville, VA
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