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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Dr-Jiga on March 25, 2006, 04:56:16 AM

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: Dr-Jiga on March 25, 2006, 04:56:16 AM

Looking if anyone could give me help on this one

I got my '00 Bandit 600S few weeks ago, rode it for a couple of days just fine then a week ago got on the freeway and a few  minutes after shifting into 6th  rpms started to drop from around 5-6k all the way down. The engine shut off suddenly and the red indicator came on. The engine didn't sputter as it shut of, just quietly ceased as I was trying to cross 3 lanes to make it to the side of the freeway. Didn't quite make it but the guy in the right lane was nice enough to block traffic for me as I crossed.

so I pulled of to the side of the freeway- lights working, battery is fine,oil okay, plenty of gas, try to start, starter makes a noise, engine doesn't start

I let it sit for about ten minutes and it started back up, got of the freeway and it stalled again  5 miles later, no clue what it is

If anyone could help I'd greatly appreaciate it

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: PitterB4 on March 25, 2006, 09:53:21 AM

It sounds like your tank might not be venting properly and starving the carbs at constant freeway speeds???

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: chevsuz12 on March 25, 2006, 10:10:42 AM

Be sure to check for any kinked fuel lines!

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: silvershadow on March 25, 2006, 11:35:49 AM

I have seen a similar problem with my dad's Goldwing.  His problem was a gas cap that was not venting the tank correctly.

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: Dr-Jiga on March 25, 2006, 01:17:35 PM

:grin:  hey guys thanks for the help, I'll try what you've told me, hopefuly that'll fix it

one more question, could it be the fuel filter?
I looked into the manual and it mentioned something about cleaning the fuel filter

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It sounds like your tank might not be venting properly and starving the carbs at constant freeway speeds??? - PitterB4

Yeah it certainly seems like this happens at constant speeds, in high gears and in cold weather, 40-50 degrees.  

How would I make sure the tank is venting properly (forgive me I am new to this heh)?
heh this is more than one question, but I greatly appreciate any input, thank you  :thanks:

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: Red01 on March 25, 2006, 01:54:07 PM

The fuel filter is in the tank and is part of the petcock. You can test the flow from the petcock and if it flows good, it's not a filter issue. You'll need to apply some vacuum to the petcock to test it in the ON & RES positions, but it'll flow by itself in PRI.

To check the tank venting, follow the vent hoses from the tank down to where they end by the centerstand. Disconnect the hoses (one will be a vent, the other a drain from the fuel filler area) and blow them out. (Disconnect so you don't end up blowing crap into the tank). Then check the hardlines on the tank for flow. (Not much of an option other than back blowing the vent unless you have a vacuum pump or are willing to risk getting something in your mouth.)

Next time it dies like that, open the gas cap. If you get a 'whoosh' or 'whump' sound when the cap opens, you've got no venting. Even if it doesn't make a noise, try to start it again with the cap open, if it starts and runs fine, the vent is at least restricted enough to impede fuel flow.

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: Airmotive on March 26, 2006, 09:44:58 AM

Here's the manual...always a good place to start:

http://www.gofastvideo.com/gallery/item/predownload/438/1/free-racing-videos/suzuki-gsf-600-bandit-shop-manual.html

Title: Lost Power on the Freeway
Post by: Dr-Jiga on March 28, 2006, 07:25:27 PM

:thanks:  thank you all for the help, when I get around fixing the problem, I'll let you know how it went, thanks once again