CanadianBob
Member
Hello,
My first post.
I have a question about a slight problem that my bike has been experiencing over the past 2 years.
I own a '07 Suzuki GSF 650. I had it since new. I put about 24k on it - I've had my M license for over a decade. I don't ride as much as I used to; being a dad had something to do with it. Anyway, I still ride over the summer every once in a while. But lately (and it never did this before) any subtle release of the throttle (and I mean subtle), the bike suddenly goes into engine breaking mode. Its not a great experience for a passenger because they suddenly slide forward into the driver. Not a great experience for the driver either. I can understand that scenario if I completely let go of the throttle and went into full engine breaking mode. Knowing that I am about to fully let go, I am well prepared for it; its not something I would do on a regular basis to begin with. But on a subtle release, it is not normal for the bike to re-act the way it would with a full release.
Has anyone experienced this type of situation before?
I am not sure how else to explain the situation. I tried to explain it to a mechanic once...didn't go well. Anyway, I have been reading online about possible symptoms of a bad throttle position sensors, bad ECM or even cable issues.
It sounds like it could be something of that nature but not sure. Before I venture into buying parts and spending money, I just wanted to check if others may have had similar issues with older bikes.
Cheers,
Bob
My first post.
I have a question about a slight problem that my bike has been experiencing over the past 2 years.
I own a '07 Suzuki GSF 650. I had it since new. I put about 24k on it - I've had my M license for over a decade. I don't ride as much as I used to; being a dad had something to do with it. Anyway, I still ride over the summer every once in a while. But lately (and it never did this before) any subtle release of the throttle (and I mean subtle), the bike suddenly goes into engine breaking mode. Its not a great experience for a passenger because they suddenly slide forward into the driver. Not a great experience for the driver either. I can understand that scenario if I completely let go of the throttle and went into full engine breaking mode. Knowing that I am about to fully let go, I am well prepared for it; its not something I would do on a regular basis to begin with. But on a subtle release, it is not normal for the bike to re-act the way it would with a full release.
Has anyone experienced this type of situation before?
I am not sure how else to explain the situation. I tried to explain it to a mechanic once...didn't go well. Anyway, I have been reading online about possible symptoms of a bad throttle position sensors, bad ECM or even cable issues.
It sounds like it could be something of that nature but not sure. Before I venture into buying parts and spending money, I just wanted to check if others may have had similar issues with older bikes.
Cheers,
Bob
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