My K1300 GT developed a miss after picking it up from the dealer for a tire change. Since I got gas on the way there and it was only a tire change, we figured it was a bad tank of gas. There are no fault codes and exhaust gas analysis tested fine. I’ve run 4-5 tanks of gas with injector cleaner and it’s improved a lot but still happens, mostly it seems at other than highway speeds. I’ve discovered that when the miss starts, a quick rev to 9000 rpm (with clutch disengaged of course!) instantly clears it up. This is unnerving having full power cut in and out on a curvy road!
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Intermittent Miss
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jandhumphreyme
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Bad plug? See any carbon arcing on coils? Loose ground?
That’s what I’m thinking. There would have to be a lot of crud in the fuel to still be causing issues after 4 tanks being run through. It’s almost time to replace plugs anyway.
jandhumphreyme
Member
I was thinking more on this. If you think the misfire got somewhat better with new fuel maybe trying a line dryer "Heet" would help. Water maybe lingering down at the bottom of the tank. Intermittent misfire with no codes is hard to diagnose.
52184
GTRider
^^^^^THIS^^^^^
A dose of red HEET and a long ride would be a good starting point. That eliminates water in fuel as a suspect, and he’s already run injector cleaner through the bike.
Best,
DeVern
Any final solution to this?
