kiltman
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- Joined
- Apr 27, 2013
- Messages
- 3,287
- Age
- 68
- Location
- Stratford, Ontario Canada
- Bike
- 2002,ST1100ABS
- STOC #
- 8826
I went through the wiring diagrams to see if indeed there was any connection between the temp sensors and traction control.( the traction control detunes the engine on the abs model) unless it's internal in the ICU, which I doubt. It was a thought which I had to check out. Or if there was something like the bank angle sensor that shuts the fuel pump, and kills the coils via the ICU. Nada.Not aware of any system in our bikes that shut it down during overheating?? That sounds more like a momentary seizure of the engine to me.
There was another issue unbeknownst to me at the time. After my overheating incident, the bike seemed to run rough, the odd time it would seem to miss, a slight backfire on deacceleration, it would make the odd "schutz" sound like gasping or letting out air. Did I have an electrical issue with a coil, as suggested here on this thread? I described my issue to my mechanic, he thought since I had the Tupperware off and on the past view days I may have disturbed something, possibly vacuum related. So, off came the plastic again, inspected the vacuum hoses (that are used to sync the carbs) BINGO! A check valve had come apart allowing air to be drawn into a carb. I use three carbs to draw vacuum for my cruise control, each line has a one way valve installed. I replaced the valve and it's running smooth again. Is there a co-relation with my vacuum issue and overheating causing my engine not to fire I have no idea. So far there hasn't been a problem of the engine not firing. The PAIR system has been removed on my bike, and from what I read that too can cause a slight popping sound on deacceleration.