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Offline grant71

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motor stalls on idle
« on: May 26, 2014, 01:10:05 PM »
hello everyone. greetings from Capetown. my K100RS runs beautifully. a great pleasure to ride. however in the last few weeks 2 new occurances. 1st, on braking rather sharply from a reasonable speed the engine stalls. it starts right away once starter button is pressed. 2nd the engine stalls on idle when stopped at the lights . this happens now and then for no reason. very occasionally. fires up again after 2 or 3 start attempts. yesterday morning my bike was idling on about quarter choke while i locked the garage door. Stalled twice. after that she ran well. any ideas
I Live In Cape Town South Africa.  I Ride A 1986 K100RS.

Offline Scott_

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Re: motor stalls on idle
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2014, 01:23:52 PM »
My 1st suggestion would be check the fuel filter, then check for vacuum leaks.
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Offline TimTyler

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Re: motor stalls on idle
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2014, 01:51:21 PM »
Yeah, vacuum leaks, specifically the crankcase breather hose.

Or water in your fuel. Get Heet.

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