Need some engine advice on a trade in...

Kaneman · 06-16-2009, 02:08 AM

Wanted to post this in here, I'm lookin for some quick general answers

I'm trading my FZ1 outright for a good cruiser type bike. Got a guy who wants to trade an 02 VZ800 Intruder. Bike has 3,900 miles on it and looks brand new. I took it on a long ride today and when I go more than say 30% throttle the engine cuts out. If I hold the throttle open it'll backfire a couple of times but the power never comes on. Had trouble getting it over 70mph.

Wondering if its a quick fix or something to be weary of. The bike sat for three years only being started now and again and obviously not ridden until this guy bought it. If its minor I'm thinking spark plug or it wasn't jetted properly for the exhaust. Any other thoughts?
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06-16-2009, 02:08 AM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Need some engine advice on a trade in... Wanted to post this in here, I'm lookin for some quick general answers I'm trading my FZ1 outright for a good cruiser type bike. Got a guy who wants to trade an 02 VZ800 Intruder. Bike has 3,900 miles on it and looks brand new. I took it on a long ride today and when I go more than say 30% throttle the engine cuts out. If I hold the throttle open it'll backfire a couple of times but the power never comes on. Had trouble getting it over 70mph. Wondering if its a quick fix or something to be weary of. The bike sat for three years only being started now and again and obviously not ridden until this guy bought it. If its minor I'm thinking spark plug or it wasn't jetted properly for the exhaust. Any other thoughts? ________ HOW TO USE SILVER SURFER VAPORIZER Last edited by Kaneman; 05-09-2011 at 08:59 PM..

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