Dl650 fuel(?) problems
I'm in the process (now) of riding my bike from El Paso up through to Vancouver, Canada. However I am having problems with my vstrom.
It started yesterday in Mexico (I have be riding up from Argentina) when the bike cut out three times. No warning. Starting cleanly with the starter each time. After filling the tank, wiggling afew wires i could see (because i didn't know what else to do) i kept going with no other problem. Even went through another tank of fuel.
Filled up again just before crossing the border and the problem started again while trying to get out of El Paso. This time if felt like it was missing at times too. Now it seems to be riding normal again.
Pulled into a bike shop in EL Paso. After a couple hours of me waiting around, them doing nothing and me finally getting a bit fed up they couldn't (didn't) help me so I am back off on my own again. I am trying for the next town.
So, what do you think is the problem? Electrical? Fuel? Dirty Fuel? Clogged fuel filter? Is there anything Vstrom related i need to be aware of??
I'm not the best mechanic by a long shot but where should I start? The bike shop mentioned replacing the fuel filter (in tank) first.
Other problem I am really stuck for time, needing to be in Canada in 4/5 days so waiting for parts could be an issue..
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