Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

Didn't check to see if the switch could be moved. That's a good idea. I'll check it out in the daylight tomorrow.

BTW, I totally rely on you guys here on this forum and appreciate all the help SO much. I have biker friends, and some with some good mechanical know-how. But they are almost all Harley Riders and when it comes to metrics they seem as intimidated as I am :) . It's good to know I can come here and get help from people who are familiar with MY bike. I feel like a leach sometimes, because I'm not contributing too much (at all) on other threads, but I hope to do that more as I keep learning.

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

You will, as time goes on, do your share of helping I'm sure.

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

What he said. +1

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

I popped on out and looked at the switch with a flashlight. It doesn't look like it will move. I think I'll see if I can tape something on the stand so it will push the button in further and see if that makes a difference.

...still don't know why it's bogging down when I rev it though :??:

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

That's funny because they probably have a LOT more troubleshooting and hands-on experience than anybody with a metric bike.

:poke2:

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

Either:
1) It vibrates more and the marginal contact becomes MORE marginal
OR
2) You have an entirely different problem that you will need to address AFTER you solve the problem of dying when you put it in gear.

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

I wish for #1! ;)

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

Have you ordered a new switch assembly yet.......or made an appointment at the dealer ??

Wishing alone probably will not solve it! :biggrin:

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

No. I still am going to try to fix some way to push the switch in farther and see if that does it. The nearest dealership here is about 30 miles.

Re: Backfiring and uneven idle
 

Hell, if I ever had any free time between kids and work, I'd drive over to Dunellon and put the damn switch on for ya.