Rneary09

I just bought a setup f4i from a friend but it's havin some trouble and I was looking for some help from people on here. It's idle is jumping and when I pull te throttle there is no response until suddenly it gets the rpm up real high and if I keep them up it's ok until it goes to idle and starts o bog again. If I get a response with people who want to help I will take a video so you can hear it. Let me k ow what you guys think. Thanks

SoCal_gixxer

Is the f1 light on at all? If so, you can get the code from that and start there. Have you checked the spark plugs/coils?

Rneary09

Well I have no gauges or anything so I don't have that light but I tested the plugs and when I started to give it throttle the spark flickered but it didn't cut out all the way. Maybe I should just replace the plugs?? It sounds almost like it can't get enough fuel but maybe it's the spark I'm really not sure

SoCal_gixxer

Can you borrow a set from someone? That's honestly your best bet. But if that's not the issue. Changing the spark plugs wouldn't hurt. Every time I buy a new bike I change the oil, coolant, plugs, air filter and sometimes brake fluid. But other than plugs I don't see that making much of a difference. Is the fuel pump priming (buzzing sound)when you turn the key on, before you start the engine?

Remember in order for a motor to run it needs 5 things
Fuel
Fuel pressure
Spark
Compression
And power(battery or alternator)

I know, it's alot easier said than done.

Rneary09

Alright I'm goin to try and change the plugs this weekend and take it from there. Thanks that was a big help now I know where to start at least. I'll check back in with any updates!! Thanks alot

Rneary09

If anyone has more ideas please let me know!

Rneary09

SoCal_gixxer

That sounds like alot more than just new plugs. Unless you have the worst plugs ever. Possibly your TPS (throttle position sensor) or something with your fuel pump.

kapzanass1

yeah man .... plugs is what everone said about mine ... but mine turned out to be a kink in the fuel line...

Rneary09

Yeah I'm thinking something with the fuel I guess but I don't want to start replacing ****. anyone have an idea how to test the pump/lines?

SoCal_gixxer

Is this your first bike? Is the fuel pump priming? (buzzing before you start the motor). If not, you can also test the fuel pump by hooking it up to the battery and if it buzzes then it's good. For the fuel lines it's pretty much just a visual inspection. No kinks, weird bends etc.

d1anony

i would try putting in some seafoam put like half the bottle wait about 10 min after poring it see if it cleans out ur injectors worked on mine just a thought...

Rneary09

Yeah it's my first bike and the pump is working when I turn the bike on I'm going to try the seafoam first then try to adjust the throttle sensor?

d1anony

whats the outcome was it fixed

Rneary09

Just got it to a friends and we are goig to tear it apart and fix it this week no matter what. I'll keep you guys posted I'll put a nice video soon!!

kapzanass1

Fix that **** !!!! Lol

Rneary09

Ah I know it's so nice out I'm missing the best days I wish I knew what was wrong so I can be done with it already lol if it's not done by next week in goig to lose my mind

SoCal_gixxer

Do you have a service manual? If not buy one. I've had one for every bike I've ever had. Best investment money can buy for your bike. You can get them on eBay for under 30 bucks. Defenetly worth every penny!

kapzanass1

dude i know how you feel man i cant stand going without mine... its rainning all week and it blowwws

Sfighter900

umm maybe the butterflys are stuck for there not to be any response on the throttle.