F4iBunny Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Ok, here's the deal... the other day, oil gets changed (no problem after first oil change, same oil used, yes, it was the right oil for the bike and non-synthetic) After bike sits at BW3 during dinner, come out to find it's leaking oil. Tightened up this or that and went on my way. Then on 270, I'm going 90-95 rolling on the throttle but only slowing down. I pull over, it won't start initially, but eventually does. Spitting and sputtering and stalls at intersection on Sawmill. Work on it that night and find it's idling too slow, fix that. Yesterday come out to ride to work, oil on garage floor. Lastnight found seal wasn't seated properly in oil filter. Fixed that. Now bike is idling high when handle bars turned one way, and way too low when turned the other way. Bike has 1200 miles on it.When bike had only 28 miles, just after buying it had similar idling problem (bike on kickstand, idled fast, upright would idle slow/stall). At that point had to have choke on for it to start and had to leave it on to run or it would stall. This was only have the bike out in a parking lot 3 times, so no crazy riding. Returned to dealership, said they had to clean the carb and change spark plug because it was running to rich? Um, I shouldn't need to have choke on for brand new bike to run in the first place! The carb and spark plug shouldn't have to be cleaned/replaced already again? Perhaps the carburator is just bad?Thoughts? Opinions? Oh and will my factory warranty be void since the dealership didn't do my oil changes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 The dealership can't void your warranty since they did not do your oil changes. As long as you have proof (oil filter and oil receipt) then you should be fine as long as the voiding warranty part. Whitey (Bornsinner) may be able to help you but if it is still under warranty i would take it to the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 +1 to Pedro..hopefully you didnt put too much oil in.. also any time you change the oil filter, make sure to check and see if the old oil O ring is stuck to the engine. this happens some times. Pull your plugs to check and see if they are fouled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Too much oil is my thought. Thenk the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 The oil issue is fixed & it was just the washer on the drain plug net set 100% right.The main issue is:"Now bike is idling high when handle bars turned one way, and way too low when turned the other way."What would make the idle speed drop when the bars are turned to the left the raise a lot when turned to the right? It is 1000+ rpm difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Could the throttle cable be to tight so that when you turn the bars one way it is pulled tighter and then turned the other way it loosens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 The oil issue is fixed & it was just the washer on the drain plug net set 100% right.The main issue is:"Now bike is idling high when handle bars turned one way, and way too low when turned the other way."What would make the idle speed drop when the bars are turned to the left the raise a lot when turned to the right? It is 1000+ rpm difference. Weird! Maybe it's moving the throttle cable somehow? IDK, I'm just guessing. I never heard that happening. Hows the idle adjuster, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v65rider Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Could the throttle cable have been moved so that it has tension on it all the time? That would cause the problem you are describing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 +1 the throtlle cable is too tight. When I adjust my throttle I have to turn the bars left and right to make sure that the idle stays the same and that it snaps closed with the bars left center and right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 You need to try to free up some slack in the cable of throttle. It might be hung up on something or rubbing. Inspect that little bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I had a feeling that could be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 maybe its your throttle cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Smartass/homo.... circle one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzukisportrider2004 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 check the choke cable to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 hopefully you didnt put too much oil in..arent we the funny man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 yours is leaking oil, mine is leaking gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincharge7 Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 when do you want me to come in to adjust the cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyen Soljax Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 yours is leaking oil, mine is leaking gas!mine was leaking a whole bunch of stuff. the latest leak was air filter oil as im guessing i didnt do a superb job of wringing the thing out before i put it back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Ok, here's the deal... the other day, oil gets changed (no problem after first oil change, same oil used, yes, it was the right oil for the bike and non-synthetic) After bike sits at BW3 during dinner, come out to find it's leaking oil. Tightened up this or that and went on my way. Then on 270, I'm going 90-95 rolling on the throttle but only slowing down... Holy shit!!!! Riding 90-95 on that little 250 that owners typically report ~100MPH being top speed on? There's the problem! That wasn't oil, that poor little bike was bleeding to death!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 Holy shit!!!! Riding 90-95 on that little 250 that owners typically report ~100MPH being top speed on? There's the problem! That wasn't oil, that poor little bike was bleeding to death!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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