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Hey guys, I've got a weird problem that the mechanic is having a hard time duplicating. I'd love to hear some advice as to what I should do.
I've got a 2010 Buell Blast (I know, I know...) and it's been great as a starter bike, but over the months it's gotten a bit harder to ride for longer periods.
Basically, here's what I know happens:
1. When I first start the bike, it starts right up but if I give it much throttle after the automatic choke reduces the idle speed it will backfire and die. Since the bike's got a carb instead of FI, I think this is normal. Is it?
2. After riding for a few minutes (maybe 5-10 at 45mph or so), the bike will feel like it's losing power periodically. Every once in awhile it will even cut out entirely and leave me gliding to the side of the road. It feels better when I throttle the bike up a bit, but if I let the RPM go down it sputters a bit more.
The mechanic says they can't reproduce the issue (especially not the second). I had to get it to a licensed H-D dealer since I don't know anywhere else that wants to work on a Buell. People seem to be afraid of them.
Any advice? I can't get a new bike until after I move, and I really don't want to miss out on a riding season because I'm afraid to take longer rides on the Blast.
I've got a 2010 Buell Blast (I know, I know...) and it's been great as a starter bike, but over the months it's gotten a bit harder to ride for longer periods.
Basically, here's what I know happens:
1. When I first start the bike, it starts right up but if I give it much throttle after the automatic choke reduces the idle speed it will backfire and die. Since the bike's got a carb instead of FI, I think this is normal. Is it?
2. After riding for a few minutes (maybe 5-10 at 45mph or so), the bike will feel like it's losing power periodically. Every once in awhile it will even cut out entirely and leave me gliding to the side of the road. It feels better when I throttle the bike up a bit, but if I let the RPM go down it sputters a bit more.
The mechanic says they can't reproduce the issue (especially not the second). I had to get it to a licensed H-D dealer since I don't know anywhere else that wants to work on a Buell. People seem to be afraid of them.
Any advice? I can't get a new bike until after I move, and I really don't want to miss out on a riding season because I'm afraid to take longer rides on the Blast.