Joined Apr 2005
48 Posts | 0+
Eugene, Oregon
Dear gentlebergs:
On my 03 FE400e, I had a problem with very rough slow idle and occasional starting problems. My mechanic had been doing a variety of things to try and install an auto clutch per my other posts and thought he would check the timing and rework the jets.
When he worked on what was believed to be a timing and/or carb adjustment problem, it was discovered that the cam gear was "one tooth ********" and, when reset to factory specs, which effectively advanced the cam from where it was, the bike now runs like a sewing machine at idle. The electric restart will fire it up on first try. Thus far I am aptly pleased, but was wondering if any of you had ever encountered this problem so I thought I would share my experience. :wink:
Syl
For God so loved the world....
On my 03 FE400e, I had a problem with very rough slow idle and occasional starting problems. My mechanic had been doing a variety of things to try and install an auto clutch per my other posts and thought he would check the timing and rework the jets.
When he worked on what was believed to be a timing and/or carb adjustment problem, it was discovered that the cam gear was "one tooth ********" and, when reset to factory specs, which effectively advanced the cam from where it was, the bike now runs like a sewing machine at idle. The electric restart will fire it up on first try. Thus far I am aptly pleased, but was wondering if any of you had ever encountered this problem so I thought I would share my experience. :wink:
Syl
For God so loved the world....
