bbowers
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2005 K1200S with 6,000 miles suddenly won't idle.
I have Googled the issue but most of the time it's a result of some sort of mechanic work, most prominently caused by riders disconnecting the battery then not properly resetting the TPS. In my case, I simply parked the bike for about 12 days, started it up on day 13 and now it will not idle. I rode it about 50 miles and it runs like a turkey on Thanksgiving morning, but as the RPMs drop (either by clutching or coasting in neutral), it dies. It will start back up but dies immediately unless I rev the RPMs at least past 2,000.
Steps I've taken so far, in order, each failing to correct the issue:
1. Reset the TPS
2. Disconnected the battery, put it on a trickle charger, reset the TPS
The only other thing I can think of is it has about 1/3 to 1/2 tank of gas. I filled it up with 93 at a rural gas station about 14 days ago. Could it be bad gas?
Any helps is appreciated. Thanks,
Brian
I have Googled the issue but most of the time it's a result of some sort of mechanic work, most prominently caused by riders disconnecting the battery then not properly resetting the TPS. In my case, I simply parked the bike for about 12 days, started it up on day 13 and now it will not idle. I rode it about 50 miles and it runs like a turkey on Thanksgiving morning, but as the RPMs drop (either by clutching or coasting in neutral), it dies. It will start back up but dies immediately unless I rev the RPMs at least past 2,000.
Steps I've taken so far, in order, each failing to correct the issue:
1. Reset the TPS
2. Disconnected the battery, put it on a trickle charger, reset the TPS
The only other thing I can think of is it has about 1/3 to 1/2 tank of gas. I filled it up with 93 at a rural gas station about 14 days ago. Could it be bad gas?
Any helps is appreciated. Thanks,
Brian