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Message started by OG Willikers on 03/26/19 at 13:34:40

Title: Dies while ridding
Post by OG Willikers on 03/26/19 at 13:34:40

I have a 2004 Suzuki Savage ls650, I can start it up with the choke out and after a bit push it in and she idles nicely. However once I ride it a little ways if I pull in on the clutch and let go of the throttle she dies. I have to then, while riding, fire the bike back up and keep the throttle pulled back to keep the bike alive between gears. Weird. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/26/19 at 13:51:54

That's not uncommon for a low idle issue.
I'd try raising it. You really don't want to let it idle low enough to sound sexy. And you don't want to let it idle sitting on the sidestand. The cam doesn't get enough oil.
If it's idling at the recommended rpm, next step is something some of these carburetor gurus will suggest.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by Dave on 03/26/19 at 16:47:51

Or....could be a plugged up pilot jet or idle fuel circuit.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by batman on 03/26/19 at 18:20:07

It could be that the ground strap from the battery, to the motor case needs to be cleaned up ,the strap connects to a bolt on the clutch side of the motor(the opposite end from the battery) ,about 2"above the oil level site glass , and about 2" in (on the right, center case) . If it's not clean and tight nothing on the bike will want to work ,motor or lights.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by OG Willikers on 03/27/19 at 10:09:26

223D3B3C21261727172F3D317A480 wrote:

I have turned the idle screw so that it idles a little faster than it use to, but the problem persists.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by OG Willikers on 03/27/19 at 10:13:28

46455049454A101C240 wrote:

I will have to check on that next time I get the chance. However it runs fine when I start it up and first start riding it. Just when I let the engine idle after I get it going and on the road for a bit. (Such as when the clutch is in or I come to a stop.)

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by OG Willikers on 03/27/19 at 10:17:07

7F44495E4F43585E454D405F2C0 wrote:

Or....could be a plugged up pilot jet or idle fuel circuit.

I have never had to mess with the carburetor, the bike is old and probably sat in a garage for about 7 or 8 years before I bought it back in 2016. Only has 5,000 miles on it

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/27/19 at 10:47:21

You say it idles good.
If it's idling at the correct rpm, look into the carb.
If it's idling low, adjust it up.
You can Try running sea foam through the gas. If it's a jet ONLY Somewhat restricted, dirty, it could clean up.
If it's plugged, you're most likely gonna be wrestling the bowl off and manually clearing the jets.
Instructions and do's and don'ts will be provided should that become necessary.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by batman on 03/27/19 at 12:57:21

Dirty TEV valve/passages?
You say you've never been in the carb, It may be time for a good cleaning. I'd read up on it ,info in the tech section.

Title: Re: Dies while ridding
Post by verslagen1 on 03/27/19 at 15:35:21

Could be a dirty carb, but also could be a bad idle mixture adjustment.
If it was adjusted with too high an idle speed it will throw off the adjustment.