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03-08-2010, 2:59 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Hey guys, i know you mostly talk about 200cc bikes here but ive got a 125cc tw 2004 model. Here is my problem: Ive just recently passed my CBT (here in the uk we have to do a compulsary basic test to ride a 125 on L plates) and ive recently bought a tw 125. Every time i ride the bike and then come to a stop, it cuts out on me. This occurs at practically EVERY stop i come to and is incredibly annoying as i have to (attempt to) start the bike in built up traffic. The bike rides perfectly otherwise and is causing me much stress. I have checked everything i can think of and im having to buy a new carb for it to try and remedy the problem. can anyone help me? i LOVE the bike and dont want to get rid of it :( sorry for being such a beginner at all this guys, i do hope you can help me. thank you. Runawayking    Report

03-08-2010, 3:03 PM smthng Joined on 03-01-2010 Florida for now Posts 29 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! What exactly does it do?  Does it kind of sputter and die, or is it a quick cut-off like when you hit the kill switch? When you restart it, does it idle fine?  Will it idle for a full minute without choke once it's warm (without giving it gas, of course)? Need a bit more info to really figure out what's up. :S --smthng 2003 TW-200, 2006 & 2009 Jeep Unlimited Rubicons, 2001 Dutch Star 38' RV.    Report

03-08-2010, 3:06 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! sorry, im new to the world of bikes really. yeah just as i completely stop it cuts out as if ive hit the killswitch. i start it up and it idle's fine then i be on my way again till i come to yet another stop. what type of info do you need? thank you for the help :)    Report

03-08-2010, 3:18 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! sorry i missed your question, yeah it idle's fine without the choke. :/    Report

03-08-2010, 5:48 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! i forgot to mention... when the bike cuts out it makes a simple 'click' sound. i havent a clue if this has any implication other than its just cutting out. if anyone can give ANY help on this issue it would mean alot, as im shitting my pants that im gonna have to try and get my money back, let alone end up getting my backend smashed into.    Report

03-08-2010, 6:21 PM Igofar Joined on 06-28-2008 Posts 645 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! first thing I'd check is the battery connections.  The "click" sound you mentioned, may be the battery loosing ground?    Report

03-08-2010, 6:23 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! thank you, i will check that asap. any other things to look for? i generally need aas much advice as possible as im a complete newbie to bikes, and im pretty gutted i spent loads on what i thought was a excellent bike and turned out to be a ball ache. :( gutted :(    Report

03-08-2010, 6:52 PM jclovesu Joined on 06-22-2006 Madras, Oregon Posts 610 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Check your kickstand kill switch. Tim Cyclerack, Richchet Skidplate, Tusk Bar Risers, Tusk Hand guards, UFO Raised Fender on Custom bracket, Custom Seat, D2 Pegs, DURO ATV Tire, Maxxis 6006 Front Tire, DID O-Ring Chain, Walmart Cooler tail bag, Ken Sean folding mirrors, Pro Grips.    Report

03-08-2010, 7:15 PM jvt Joined on 09-19-2006 Enumclaw,Washington Posts 1,081 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! what do you do at every stop when it cutts out and dies? When it is running  at stand still try those things and see if you can make it do it.     Enumclaw,Washington    Report

03-09-2010, 1:47 AM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! i come up to the stop, pull my brakes, then pull my clutch in. as soon as it comes to a stop it cuts out as if ive pressed the killswitch. if i rev the bike slightly while im coming or at a stop it is ok. is it normal for you to rev the bike at every stop? ive checked the idle speed and everything seems ok. if i put the idle of the bike higher than normal will any damage or unpredictable behaviour occur? thanks guys.    Report

03-09-2010, 6:59 AM rodrey Joined on 05-14-2009 Simi Valley, Ca Posts 744 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Try putting it in neutral when coming to a stop. When you pull the clutch in, there is still some drag on the engine, making the idle lower. Or just keep on the throttle a bit. Not unusual. TW-less for now... Proud Dad of a Marine 3 1/2 gallon Clarke tank Banshee rear shock XT250 forks 21" front rim XT250 speedo cluster XT225 kickstand Duro Power Grip ATV tire Opened up exhaust CRF 450 handlebars GPS bar mount    Report

03-09-2010, 12:10 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! just took the little beast onto some country roads. it was ok, but it doesnt seem to want to tell me when its in neutral lol. it still cut out a couple of times, but things seem abit better. im getting a new carb fitted tommorow so hopefully that will solve the problem. *fingers crossed*    Report

03-09-2010, 2:01 PM Igofar Joined on 06-28-2008 Posts 645 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! I am in no way trying to offend you, but only attempting to solve your problem for you. You say you apply the brakes first, then apply the clutch.... You may want to try braking earlier, then pull in the clutch first, then the brakes. Sounds like you are slowing down with the brake and stalling the bike before you pull the clutch lever in... Again, not trying to offend you, just offering a different method that may work for you.      Report

03-09-2010, 2:08 PM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! haha, dont worry about offending me im a complete retard in the sense that i have no idea about bikes. so i should brake earlier, then when i stop pull the clutch in? i thought i had been doing that properly but i will make sure i follow what your saying as it very well could be my riding! sorry guys for being such a newbie, but we all have to start somewhere i guess :) thank you for the help!    Report

03-09-2010, 3:28 PM cptrout Joined on 03-04-2008 Torrance (So. Cal.) Posts 68 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Have you tried letting someone else ride the bike, maybe someone more experienced riding a bike, to see if they have the same problem.    Report

03-09-2010, 7:23 PM smthng Joined on 03-01-2010 Florida for now Posts 29 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! <BLOCKQUOTE><table width="85%"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>cptrout wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4">Have you tried letting someone else ride the bike, maybe someone more experienced riding a bike, to see if they have the same problem.</td></tr></table></td></tr></table></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd definately give that a shot before I ponied up for a new carb! ;) --smthng 2003 TW-200, 2006 & 2009 Jeep Unlimited Rubicons, 2001 Dutch Star 38' RV.    Report

03-09-2010, 7:47 PM QWERTY Joined on 11-22-2006 Posts 2,360 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Just turn the idle speed up a bit and ride on. Might want to try adjusting the pilot screw a bit richer, too. North american TWs as adjusted very lean and some have a similar problem when the idle speed is too low.    Report

03-09-2010, 7:54 PM treybrad Joined on 02-06-2010 PF, TX Posts 86 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! QWERTY said what I was thinking. Have you tried adjusting the idle up a little? If you have the idle set too low, while it'll sound cool, it'll probably die when you just cut the throttle. If you're cruising at 50mph, and pull the clutch in and cut the throttle, does it die? I'm assuming when you say 'come to a stop', you just mean the RPMs bottom. trey '07 Suzuki Bandit 1250SA '97 Yamaha TW200    Report

03-10-2010, 2:27 AM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! when other people ride the bike they dont have the same problem. to be fair i think its just me, as im rather new to bikes and have never drove before. i mean when i come to stop, as in traffic lights. can anyone point me anywhere for some driving tips? i am putting a new carb on the bike today, hopefully it will be ok. geez im a newbie on here! :P    Report

03-10-2010, 4:08 AM smthng Joined on 03-01-2010 Florida for now Posts 29 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! If other people don't have the same problem, it sounds like you're getting something out of whack with the clutching and braking when you stop. I gotta say, that's pretty odd. It's normally when people are trying to go that they'll stall it. Clutch technique is something that's nearly impossible to describe. Your best bet is to find someone who can ride your bike and show you how to do it. First, very slowly in a parking lot. Then, with you as a passenger/pillion on the bike in a parking lot. Then switch and see if he/she can see what you're doing when you stop or if it's "cured". --smthng 2003 TW-200, 2006 & 2009 Jeep Unlimited Rubicons, 2001 Dutch Star 38' RV.    Report

03-10-2010, 5:51 AM Petrus Joined on 06-17-2008 Cape Town, South Africa Posts 118 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!!  Igofar wrote: ..... You say you apply the brakes first, then apply the clutch.... This is the correct braking method.... Just remember to pull the clutch before the bike stalls. Another braking fact is that you will mostly use the front brake and not the back one...... 2008 Yamaha TW200 Honda XR500R Honda CL90    Report

03-10-2010, 6:36 PM mga60tw Joined on 01-19-2010 Port Orange, Florida Posts 66 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! do they have a motorcyle safety course? I see you took a course but did they teach you how to ride? see if they have a course that will teach you more    Report

03-10-2010, 7:50 PM rodrey Joined on 05-14-2009 Simi Valley, Ca Posts 744 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Sounds like the problem is somewhere between the seat & handlebars! TW-less for now... Proud Dad of a Marine 3 1/2 gallon Clarke tank Banshee rear shock XT250 forks 21" front rim XT250 speedo cluster XT225 kickstand Duro Power Grip ATV tire Opened up exhaust CRF 450 handlebars GPS bar mount    Report

03-11-2010, 1:57 AM runawayking Joined on 03-09-2010 Warrington, England Posts 14 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! right, ive done a course that goes through everything. and it still cuts out. im doing everything ive been tought while watching every video i can find. its strating to annoy me now, sometimes it cuts - sometimes it doesnt. its very annoying. i do hope this carb fix's the issue    Report

03-11-2010, 7:56 AM rodrey Joined on 05-14-2009 Simi Valley, Ca Posts 744 Re: Bike cuts out at ANY stop. help!!! Do you have an experienced friend you can ride with? Trade bikes, and observe his technique on your bike. If it's ok when someone else rides it, you just need to work on your style a bit. TW-less for now... Proud Dad of a Marine 3 1/2 gallon Clarke tank Banshee rear shock XT250 forks 21" front rim XT250 speedo cluster XT225 kickstand Duro Power Grip ATV tire Opened up exhaust CRF 450 handlebars GPS bar mount    Report

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