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SKTR · 03-11-2006, 10:20 PM

Got a break in MI weather today, had to ride ! Started great, noted after putting a few miles on it that anytime I came to a stop or took my hand off the throttle the bike would stop. Bike is a 2003 Marauder 800, bought used last Oct. Didn't notice this problem until I tried a few cooler weather rides 38° to 50. Read of many Suz riders riding in colder temps than that, and have never noticed these symptoms described. Bike has been jetted and has aftermarket pipes. Still a rookie (less than 1500 miles on a road bike) and not an adequate mechanic to know whats up. Hints, thoughts and suggestions please ? Blippin the throttle, while approaching a stop, especially in traffic is not desireable, could be a safety issue I want to avoid. Checked FAQ prior to posting, saw nothing. . . jim

98katana600 · 03-12-2006, 01:30 AM

maybe theres a leak in your vacuum line somewhere. check all your air and fuel lines. i had a similar problem with my suzuki once and found out that the owner i had bought it from had gotten rid of the emissions control system, leaving a bunch of air lines sitting all over the place, one of them was open and i stopped it up with a tight fitting screw.

SKTR · 03-13-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 98katana600

maybe theres a leak in your vacuum line somewhere. check all your air and fuel lines. i had a similar problem with my suzuki once and found out that the owner i had bought it from had gotten rid of the emissions control system, leaving a bunch of air lines sitting all over the place, one of them was open and i stopped it up with a tight fitting screw.

Thanks for your input Katana, believe my problem is beyond my ability but will give your suggestion to the service guy when I take it in. Appreciate the help. jim

SKTR · 03-30-2006, 09:38 AM

Have a very red face people! Mechanic at the dealership found the problem and proceeded to educate me. Under the seat on the Marauder is a black plastic, large screwdriver adjustable wheel maybe 3/4" in diameter. It's the idle adjustment and this one adjustment does the deal for both carbs. Sure is humbling, but is running great now.

03-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKTR Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suz Marauder VZ800, Kaw Fll 250; Sons Suz Intruder LC1500, Yam YZ 125 Location: Ortonville MI betw Pontiac-Flint Posts: 256	Will not idle or bad idle Got a break in MI weather today, had to ride ! Started great, noted after putting a few miles on it that anytime I came to a stop or took my hand off the throttle the bike would stop. Bike is a 2003 Marauder 800, bought used last Oct. Didn't notice this problem until I tried a few cooler weather rides 38° to 50. Read of many Suz riders riding in colder temps than that, and have never noticed these symptoms described. Bike has been jetted and has aftermarket pipes. Still a rookie (less than 1500 miles on a road bike) and not an adequate mechanic to know whats up. Hints, thoughts and suggestions please ? Blippin the throttle, while approaching a stop, especially in traffic is not desireable, could be a safety issue I want to avoid. Checked FAQ prior to posting, saw nothing. . . jim Last edited by SKTR; 03-11-2006 at 10:28 PM.

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03-12-2006, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
98katana600 Newbie Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	maybe theres a leak in your vacuum line somewhere. check all your air and fuel lines. i had a similar problem with my suzuki once and found out that the owner i had bought it from had gotten rid of the emissions control system, leaving a bunch of air lines sitting all over the place, one of them was open and i stopped it up with a tight fitting screw.

03-30-2006, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
SKTR Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Suz Marauder VZ800, Kaw Fll 250; Sons Suz Intruder LC1500, Yam YZ 125 Location: Ortonville MI betw Pontiac-Flint Posts: 256	Have a very red face people! Mechanic at the dealership found the problem and proceeded to educate me. Under the seat on the Marauder is a black plastic, large screwdriver adjustable wheel maybe 3/4" in diameter. It's the idle adjustment and this one adjustment does the deal for both carbs. Sure is humbling, but is running great now.

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