Getting off the line

[Tsherman]

Hello Tsherman. I think I understand your issues. My bike when it was new was just like yours. It still is to some extent. As a matter of fact my bike was dangerous to ride and only after owning it just a few days I thought I had made a big mistake buying it. My bike would stall rolling off the throttle. I absolutely loved it out in the country while I was going but hated it in traffic. Just too much thought to keep that thing running. I will tell you a lot of miles will help that situation. It did mine at least but I got rid of the stalling by opening the bypass screws on my throttle bodies. the forum consensus is 3/4 of a turn from bottom. I have mine at 1 3/4 turns from bottom. Both of mine were turned in to the bottom from factory. I have had them that way for about 100,000 miles. I have also added a booster plug. It is a item that changes the air temperature reading to the ecu. It makes it think the air is much cooler so it will add just a touch extra fuel. This also helped quit a bit. Still I have to watch the bike in traffic. It is so inconsistent at low RPM's it is hard to ride in traffic or stop and go stuff. I do have to still get the rpms up and slip the clutch and sound like a dork if I want to be confident taking off. It really isn't too bad now but it is there. this is the only bike I have ever owned that would not pull itself off the line at idle. It has nothing at idle. Actually from idle to 2500 it is pretty weak. not that the engine is weak it just isn't responding in a linear manner. I have read that a flash is supposed to help that and I have also read that a flash just made the bike run stronger but didn't help that issue at all. I do know a lot of people on this forum have had no issues with the bike running and others have. So some may be way better than others. After I got the bike to quit stalling I have adjusted my riding to ride around the defects so to speak. Like I said the changes and miles have helped mine tremendously so it really isn't too bad but it is not right either. Good luck and give it a fair chance and let it break in.

hey actually this brings up a great point. The one singular thing I’ve found wrong with the bikeis that my air temp on the display is way off, 10-15 deg. I thought nothing more of it but you’re making me realize that’s likely a feedback loop for the engine? I might need to get that replaced.

 

[Tsherman]

Adjust the throttle body + 3/4 of a turn and then properly sync them. Start there…………



Then looks at air filter and plugs. I just came across a Tenere in ‘poor health’ and the air filter was part of the issue. This is wall insulation from a mice nest in the air box.

I’ve seen several nest recently. Everyone should keep an eye out on there air box over the winter. If you live in a place where there are many mice or rats, maybe try a metal cage over the intake of the air box. Or some other style to prevent the nest.



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thanks, going to give this baby some love over the weekend, and will look in here

 

[Tsherman]

I would give the bike a good going over first. Check over the obvious things like air filter, spark plugs and put some fresh gas in it maybe some injector cleaner. Make sure you have clean oil of the proper type for wet clutches. Then do the air screw adjustment, synchronize the throttle bodies and take the play out of the throttle cables. Also there was a recall on the early models for similar type problems 2010-2013 I think. Are you sure the problem isn't with the clutch? A 7 year old bike with 1,000 miles on it obviously has been sitting idle a lot, the clutch plates maybe stuck. Also check to make sure the brakes aren't dragging. There is a lot of info on this forum to help you.

thanks for all the comprehensive ideas. I’m 2015 and the clutch seems banging everywhere else. Been enjoying riding a bike this tight, the clutch, the tranny

 

[fac191]

thanks for all the comprehensive ideas. I’m 2015 and the clutch seems banging everywhere else. Been enjoying riding a bike this tight, the clutch, the tranny

Once you get past 10 thou it loosens up.

 

[WJBertrand]

hey actually this brings up a great point. The one singular thing I’ve found wrong with the bikeis that my air temp on the display is way off, 10-15 deg. I thought nothing more of it but you’re making me realize that’s likely a feedback loop for the engine? I might need to get that replaced.

That’s because the sensor is in side the air box, so does not accurately show ambient temperatures. There’s nothing wrong with the sensor. Replacing it will net the same result.

I installed a separate ambient sensor and display on my bike.


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[Kruzzin5]

No, that's not normal, but an ECU flash isn't the answer for what it's doing either. The ECU flash can/will reduce the engine braking (decel chop). Put it in "S" mode and see if that makes a difference. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Low tires can require more throttle to take off.

'Cuz, she should have no problems getting off the line. Mine pulls wonderfully, and I actually love the engine braking.

it depends on WHO,does the ECU flash. I have lots of engine decel rolling off the throttle in sport mode or touring mode.

 

[Tsherman]

That’s because the sensor is in side the air box, so does not accurately show ambient temperatures. There’s nothing wrong with the sensor. Replacing it will net the same result.

I installed a separate ambient sensor and display on my bike.


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Word. That makes no sense. But thanks for the heads up so that I wasn’t chasing my tail on that one.