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    #1

    Running with gas stabilizer

    I've done some work to the bike recently, most notably changing my pilot jets to a larger size than stock. Since the weekend was so nice, I decided to take it out for a rip. My problem with off the line hesitation is totally gone (a good thing), but I was getting more popping than usual. The tank is full of gas stabilizer, does this tend to casue a little popping? It really wasn't severe, just wondering if Stabil can be part of that.

    Granted I still need to synch the carbs and adjust the mixture screws on account of new pilots.
    Currently bikeless
    '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
    '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

    I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

    "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt
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    Re: Running with gas stabilizer

    Originally posted by Jethro
    I've done some work to the bike recently, most notably changing my pilot jets to a larger size than stock. Since the weekend was so nice, I decided to take it out for a rip. My problem with off the line hesitation is totally gone (a good thing), but I was getting more popping than usual. The tank is full of gas stabilizer, does this tend to casue a little popping? It really wasn't severe, just wondering if Stabil can be part of that.

    Granted I still need to synch the carbs and adjust the mixture screws on account of new pilots.
    Unless you way to much stabil in I don't think that's the problem, sounds like it is running a bit rich

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      #3
      Why would you fill the tank with sta-bil?

      Just a little is all that's needed. RTFM


      Geoff, we get the same reaction from the training bikes.
      When first started or idiling for some time 5-10 minutes, they do back fire of pop. Once the sta-bil is out of the tank, sounds are gone.
      My S does the same thing.
      I let the tank run down then top it off with fresh fuel.
      By adding fuel, and not running it down, you're just diluting the sta-bil.
      Keith
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      2015Triumph Trophy SE

      Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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        #4
        Why would you fill the tank with sta-bil?

        Just a little is all that's needed. RTFM
        Ya got me

        That's what I was hoping to hear.
        Currently bikeless
        '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
        '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

        I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

        "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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          #5
          Geoff, What did you do to fix your hesitation off the line? My bike just started doing that, along with a little misfire at idle. Runs fine over 2K rpms. Any help?

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            #6
            In my case, the previous owner put in a jet kit and pod filters with a 4-1 pipe. So the main jet and needle were increased by about 6 or 7 sizes, but for some reason the pilot jet in there was a #40- the stock size is supposed to be a #45 so it was smaller than stock! I put in a #47.5 (this one is a K&N I think- they are supposedly an a larger scale than OEM) and I now get no hesitiation off the line. I still need to synch the carbs and adjust the mixture screws, but drivability is improved significantly.
            Currently bikeless
            '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
            '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

            I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

            "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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              #7
              Oh. Well, that wont be my problem... it ran fine up until a few days ago, then started doing that. Rainy weather perhaps? Im about to fire her up and see...

              Thanks anyway.

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