RT1200 not idling from cold

[chrismckay]

Hello guys,


I have been away a trip on the RT up the West Coast of Scotland.


The bike was running poorly at cold start up, unable to stop her stalling until about 5/10 minutes of ride time.


This is a new problem, only changes is the air temperature is a litle colder and also I did a very intensive clean when returning from my European trip, proding about with little brushes and stuff so I may possibly have upset a plug or sensor!!


The bike wants to idle at 800rpm from cold before stalling.


Im not very mechanical minded so would appreciate some opinions on the subject


Chris...

[guest2360]

Possibly one of the coils.  When hot they will run on 3 plugs.  You will need to get it plugged in to find out.

[step2534]

Chris,  Ive had 3 RTs and they have always idled at around 1000 rpm/1100rpm  When cold maybe a little higher for a minute or so.

          What mileage has it done ??  What I tend to do is fire it up then put helmet and gloves on so its ticking over for maybe a minute.

Mines only done 6000 miles and you can feel the engine is still tight, but I think yours is idling a little low.

A mate of mine had a similar problem on a new RT  BM couldn't find the fault, in the end it was a lambar sensor but it didn't show up on BM computer.

It was a old style  mechanic who sorted it in a matter of minutes Bloody technology !!!

[chrismckay]

Thanks guys,


The mileage is 9000, prob pop in by the dealership with her...

[step2534]

Chris,  Have you got that bike sorted yet ?? Interested to know what it was