Starfire problem

Started by KEVINBACON, 19 May, 2024, 18:47

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KEVINBACON

Just come back from a ten mile run
on my 70 starfire and as soon as I got to a standstill on my drive the engine died I can restart but will only keep running if I hold the throttle slightly was a bit of spitting when i did this! any advisories? TIA

KEVINBACON

Quote from: KEVINBACON on 19 May, 2024, 18:47
Just come back from a ten mile run
on my 70 starfire and as soon as I got to a standstill on my drive the engine died I can restart but will only keep running if I hold the throttle slightly was a bit of spitting when i did this! any advisories? TIA

turned out to be a failing ignition coil

iansoady

.... as fuel problems so often are!
Ian.
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1969 BSA / Suzuki DZR400 / Steib S501
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