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KLE running funny
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Lately my kle has been running slower than normal and struggles to get over 75mph normally easily does about 87mph (33bhp Restrictor Max 91mph) its done 7700miles and has had fresh oil , oil filter and cleaned air filter, plugs at about 7400. I was just wondering if its the cold weather 2degC sometimes or if i have a problem?
any comments would be appreciated
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Engines normally run a lot better in cold weather so id say there's a problem somewhere,Though i cant begin to guess where,SORRY.
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Add some fresh fuel and try again.I don't know in your country,but in mine t.e.Bulgaria they save some stabilizers and the result comes in one or two months...Could be the air ways/filter as well....Wish u luck
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i think its just the cold
The bikes jetted on the lean side for emissions so the cold makes it even leaner
Also i have 33bhp restrictor in it which don't help
my theory is that as the fuel/air is slowed down by the restrictor the fuel condenses and drops out of the mix hence i'v noticed the airbox breather dripping a small amount of fuel when stopped (doesn't happen on warmer day)
Also ran the bike with choke (richer mix) on 1/2-3/4 when really cold and was doing over 80mph, so much for the manual saying turn off when moving
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Check for partially blocked fuel filter and condensation [ie water] in tank .
Add some methylated spirit [ methyl hydrate] to take care of the water .
Try filling up at a different gas [petrol ] station.
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mine ran bit rough in the cold for the first 10mins, usualy due to the fuel going goopy in the lines as there is not "fuel off" tap on them.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by john_aero
mine ran bit rough in the cold for the first 10mins, usualy due to the fuel going goopy in the lines as there is not "fuel off" tap on them.
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the fuel tap on a kle switches off automatilly when the engines off
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