Opinion wanted, course of action R3T running like a Harley!!!

[Journeyman]

Where is the fun in all that repair work when a bit of fresh fuel run vigorously through it might make all the problems go away. Now after a good ride if the issues persist I’d check all that stuff you mentioned.

I don't think I was suggesting he do everything at once. "New gas- most likely." If that doesn't work here are other things to consider....

 

[Dr.D]

I don't think I was suggesting he do everything at once. "New gas- most likely." If that doesn't work here are other things to consider....

Your suggestions are good sound mechanical advice and I was mostly playing the fool as is my regular role. You guys help others fix stuff and I’m just here for comic relief, if some find my posts amusing. In this case however pushing some new fuel through the system might flush out the gummy old stuff. I was just recommending something very simple to start the process of solving the problem.

 

[Mongler07]

Oh man that's bad. Sounds like a burnt exhaust valve or 2
Definitely unburnt fuel or a supper rich condition putting fuel in the exhaust
I'd put $ on exhaust valves or jacked up leaking injector

 

[jacksonbiker]

2013 R3T

Some background. The bike has been sitting for 2+ but less than 3 years do to my shoulder and knee replacemet along with chemo just to add to the problems getting it out.. I have been starting every couple of months and letting it come up to temp and run for 10-15 minutes. Gas tank is full and has an enzymatic treatment and Seafoam in it. It has Ramair, TORS and was the bike the Nels tune was originally done on.

I went out to start it today and the idle was very rough and with slight throttle it stalled a couple of times. It starts back up but is idling about 800 PM, almost loping at times. It it also popping on addition of throttle and popping when off the gas.

I am thinking prolonged sitting has gummed up the fuel injectors as I can't think of much else.

I am now seeking the wisdom of the hive mind with any other ideas and how hard is it the pull the injectors and send them off for cleaning (and where).

My knee is good, my shoulder is OK and I am nearing the end of this round of chemo and I want to get out. I have been cooped up way too long.

Here is a video of it doing its thing.

I am open to any and all suggestions. I guess if all else fails it could go up for sale but that is not something I would like to do.

TIA

bob

Hey there,

Sorry to hear about your struggles, but it's great to see you're ready to get back on the road. From what you've described, it does sound like the fuel injectors might be gummed up from sitting for so long.

Before pulling the injectors, you could try adding a bit more Seafoam directly into the throttle body or running some injector cleaner through the system to see if it improves.

If that doesn't help, pulling the injectors isn't too hard if you're comfortable with some basic wrenching. You'll need to remove the tank and airbox to get to them. As for cleaning, there are services like Injector RX or Fuel Injector Clinic that do a great job.

Good luck, and I hope you're back riding soon!

Ride safe,

 

[Mongler07]

Hey there,

Sorry to hear about your struggles, but it's great to see you're ready to get back on the road. From what you've described, it does sound like the fuel injectors might be gummed up from sitting for so long.

Before pulling the injectors, you could try adding a bit more Seafoam directly into the throttle body or running some injector cleaner through the system to see if it improves.

If that doesn't help, pulling the injectors isn't too hard if you're comfortable with some basic wrenching. You'll need to remove the tank and airbox to get to them. As for cleaning, there are services like Injector RX or Fuel Injector Clinic that do a great job.

Good luck, and I hope you're back riding soon!

Ride safe,

If it is the injectors there is only one cure. A variable heat and frequent ultrasonic bath with a pulse modulator. There is a guy here in Denver that does them for $25 each. And when he did my triton Ford injectors he even commented on my rocket that I came to pick them up in. Said he has done quite a few of these rocket injectors.
No amount of solvent is going to solve an injector issue. That varnish is too hardcore and there is more to just them spraying.