After an eternity of searching for the "right" bike for a sidecar we finally found a low mileage '98 TBS (red/black). The bike came home Saturday in the pouring rain & sat, covered, in the back of the truck for 2 days.
This current issue is that the bike starts & runs easily, idles smooth but as soon as you give it any gas it dies. Could this simply be a result of the bike having been in the rain & needing to dry out a bit more (water in the carbs) or is it indicative of something more? The bike hadn't had this issue prior to our purchasing it but, well....
Meanwhile my better half & I are like kids, waiting for the sub frame to arrive & getting the sidecar in order. I can't wait to get this outfit together!
Also, is there anything in particular about these bikes that need updating?
Thanks in advance for any help with this. My '98 T509 is fuel injected & doesn't care how wet it gets & my husband's '95 Speed Triple has never had any carb issues (knock wood).
Nina
This current issue is that the bike starts & runs easily, idles smooth but as soon as you give it any gas it dies. Could this simply be a result of the bike having been in the rain & needing to dry out a bit more (water in the carbs) or is it indicative of something more? The bike hadn't had this issue prior to our purchasing it but, well....
Meanwhile my better half & I are like kids, waiting for the sub frame to arrive & getting the sidecar in order. I can't wait to get this outfit together!
Also, is there anything in particular about these bikes that need updating?
Thanks in advance for any help with this. My '98 T509 is fuel injected & doesn't care how wet it gets & my husband's '95 Speed Triple has never had any carb issues (knock wood).
Nina