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Dies while ridding
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.

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 17805 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: Dies while ridding Reply #2 - 03/26/19 at 16:47:51 Or....could be a plugged up pilot jet or idle fuel circuit.
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Reply #3 - 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.

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Reply #4 - 03/27/19 at 10:09:26

justin_o_guy2 wrote 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.

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

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Reply #5 - 03/27/19 at 10:13:28

batman wrote 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.

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.)

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OG Willikers YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 15	Re: Dies while ridding Reply #6 - 03/27/19 at 10:17:07 Dave wrote on 03/26/19 at 16:47:51: 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
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Re: Dies while ridding
Reply #7 - 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.

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batman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3806 osceola new york Gender:	Re: Dies while ridding Reply #8 - 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.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28755 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Dies while ridding Reply #9 - 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.
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