Bad fuel pump or junk in the tank

[mlkmn89]

Took my 1996 GL1500SE on a 250 mile trip on Thursday. After about a 100 miles nonstop the bike started cutting in and out. Pulled over and by feathering the throttle I was able to get it running good again. This happened about 3 or 4 more times on my way down. I also noticed that while it was doing this if I cracked the throttle wide open she would really bog down hard, otherwise the bike ran great for me. I am thinking it is the fuel pump starting to go or I got some bad gas when I filled up that same morning. Any other ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all for the help.

[MikeB]

I would start by checking the vacuum operated fuel petcock. If you do not have a service manual or have not read how to test that fuel, valve, bypass it and see if the symptoms cease.

[Rambozo]

Pop the gas cap and see if that corrects it. The vented caps can become plugged. A soak in cleaner will often take care of them.