Guest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have had this problem for months... usually worse in wet weather.Ill be riding along OK, brake as im pulling up to lights or traffic, as im brakeing I can hear the engine dying, and if it doesnt cut right out when i come to a stop then it will die down and cut out or sometimes regain when i give it throttle...im stumped Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 does it tick over ok ? if not could just be low tick over setting has it only started since the weather got cold ? could be carb icing Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks stu, Thing is I cant get a reading of the tickover as my bike doesnt have a revometer. Is there any other way i can tell? Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 only by ear Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 should have a reasonable easy to acess tickover knob somewhere.. try turning it up a lil bit.. Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwakkwak Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I had an EL 125 myself but never had this problem. If it is carb icing this stuff is the best cure: http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=SLKPFST&kw=pro+fstHave you had it serviced lately i.e. checked/cleaned air filter, changed spark plug etc ? Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I know later models of my bike had a carb pre heater, an electric heater strapped to the carb.I don't know if they ever made one for the EL. Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I recently took the carb off and cleaned it - it had dirt in the pool. havnt changed the plug tho - will do asap and see if that helps! Thanks Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 When you take the plug out, clean it up with emery cloth or a soft wire brush, and wack it back in. Fire it up, take it for a ride. Then take the plug out again. the colour and texture of the electrodes can tell you alot about how the engine's running.http://www.aa1car.com/library/reading_spark_plugs.jpg Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I jest in saying this....but is that not stalling hehehe playing with ya mate Quote Link to comment https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/6031-engine-cuts-out-when-i-stop/#findComment-125478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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