Need Help - 97 M900 - Spring, TX (La Quinta Woodlands)

[greenohawk69]

Hi,

I rode my '97 M900 from Dallas and I have been needing to do a new jet kit (Mikuni carbs).  I was running down 45 and then the bike started to die and would not go when I gave it more throttle.  I pulled over...and checked the bike over and battery connections.  A little loose, but tightened them up.  Bike started up, got up to about 30 and then it started to stumble again and the throttle did nothing.  

Who can you recommend as a shop to fix this?  I need it fixed by Saturday, April 2nd.  Best way is reach me via my cell # as I am working a lot of hours each day while here.  

Todd

[Drjones]

Lunsford's Honda/Ducati.  They're about 20min South at I45 and West Road.

If they can't get it done then Houston Superbikes has the two best Ducati techs in town, but they're on the SW side of Houston off of 59.

[hiero]

You might give Patrick a try at motorcycles unlimited off fm1960 - 1964 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77090.  281-444-0545

Metric Cycles is another option, although they're not as close as moto unlimited or lunsford.


How does the bike act when you start her up?  It sounds like you've got a fueling issue.  I'd guess off the top of my head that you may have a vacuum leak somewhere or your needles are way out of service...

Sorry didn't see this sooner, I'll send you a txt in a bit

[Drjones]

He had it transfered to Houston Superbikes before I replied/contacted him.

[greenohawk69]

Thanks for the replies and assistance. 

As someone stated, it was a fueling issue.  Shame on me for not keeping up on changing out the fuel filter.  I knew it needed to change, but neglected that aspect.  The carbs were also adjusted.  Also noted that a fuel line was cut and finally was able to figure out where it was coming from - glad I found it earlier than later.  I would have hated to be doing "Ghostrider 2" like Nicholas Cage down the freeway.

Had a HS buddy assist me in checking it over after it was fixed.  We re-routed some fuel line and during this process we removed the metal nut connection to the fuel tank.  Upon re-attaching the nut, we had some fuel spillage...did not think it was anything.  But...due to an extremely small spark from the Crescent wrench on the nut, Poof!     We have fire!  I think that was the quickest and hardest exhaling air out of our longs and patting down flames we had experieneced.  Was good for a laugh afterwards - just disappointed no one videotaped the episode so we could put it on YouTube for others peeps to get a laugh out of it.   

Oh yes, the bike runs and starts much better. 

[hiero]

Glad you got it figured out, hope it didn't cost too much!

As far as the nut, are you talking about the one that holds the fuel level sensor into the bottom of the tank?  Those are all plastic unless you got one of the handy aftermarket upgrades.  The OEM ones eventually crack, so really great if you've got a metal one.  Or are you talking about the drain plug?

[greenohawk69]

Glad you got it figured out, hope it didn't cost too much!

As far as the nut, are you talking about the one that holds the fuel level sensor into the bottom of the tank?  Those are all plastic unless you got one of the handy aftermarket upgrades.  The OEM ones eventually crack, so really great if you've got a metal one.  Or are you talking about the drain plug?

$270...but that is my fault.  Should have been doing the maintenance on it, but I have been spending an inordinate amount of time on my Harley getting it ready to ride after some paint, custom work, etc. 

This is the drain plug...when facing the rear, it is a metal nut on the lower left side. 

[hiero]

$270...but that is my fault.  Should have been doing the maintenance on it, but I have been spending an inordinate amount of time on my Harley getting it ready to ride after some paint, custom work, etc. 

This is the drain plug...when facing the rear, it is a metal nut on the lower left side. 

That's not bad, pretty reasonable actually.  Ah ok, the big nut that holds the fuel level sensor on is susceptible, so be careful when messing with it 

[greenohawk69]

That's not bad, pretty reasonable actually.  Ah ok, the big nut that holds the fuel level sensor on is susceptible, so be careful when messing with it 

Yes, after I talked to Cory at Houston Superbike (who were willing to come pick up the bike) about the details on the invoice, I understood more.  Just gave him an FYI that they should be a bit more detailed on their invoice for customers like myself who are detail-oriented.  Just kick myself in the butt for not being more proactive on the maintenance part.