78 GL1000 dies when stopping
78 GL1000 dies when stopping
My 78 GL1000 wants to die as I approach intersection. Previous owner has assured me the bike had a complete tuneup before I bought it. The one thing I notice is clutch handle very hard to engage, just wondering if I am not engaging the clutch far enough and killing the engine. Any thoughts?
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eklimek
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Re: 78 GL1000 dies when stopping
If the clutch is the issue the machine will inch forward at a stop. There will be other shifting problems.
More likely fuel or spark.
Suspect it idles poorly and stumbles at a stop? If turning up idle is helpful, then fuel flow and suspect carburetor(s).
measure voltage drop at idle. Do lights dim?
More likely fuel or spark.
Suspect it idles poorly and stumbles at a stop? If turning up idle is helpful, then fuel flow and suspect carburetor(s).
measure voltage drop at idle. Do lights dim?
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SnoBrdr
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Re: 78 GL1000 dies when stopping
Should have asked the PO his definition of a "complete tuneup".Dbett22 wrote:My 78 GL1000 wants to die as I approach intersection. Previous owner has assured me the bike had a complete tuneup before I bought it. The one thing I notice is clutch handle very hard to engage, just wondering if I am not engaging the clutch far enough and killing the engine. Any thoughts?
Sure sounds like carbs/fuel.