23-10-22, 05:10 PM
From experience (a few times) I've found that the TPS don't just stop working, they break down gradually.
You can feel the bike misbehaving at all speeds, but it's most noticeable below 3000rpm or when moving in slow moving traffic. The tickover will be erratic and unstable too.
Saying that, as mentioned, when they're on their way out they will generally hit 0rpm or 10K, rather than sitting on 5K with the needle.
As the years go on it is false economy to buy a used one, as like I found out they are just as likely to peg out as well.
Bear in mind though, if the TPS was at fault, then chances are it can effect a carb balance if the bike isn't ticking over properly.
I have also been unfortunate enough to buy moody spark plugs too in the past, as well as a paper air filter that was very restrictive, just something to bear in mind too.
It does sound like there is an issue of some sort, as although you're used to your bigger bike, these 600's still have a bit of welly on them as well.
Wouldn't be the first time that there was an unknown restrictor kit fitted either, so that's a good shout from BROWN1664.
You can feel the bike misbehaving at all speeds, but it's most noticeable below 3000rpm or when moving in slow moving traffic. The tickover will be erratic and unstable too.
Saying that, as mentioned, when they're on their way out they will generally hit 0rpm or 10K, rather than sitting on 5K with the needle.
As the years go on it is false economy to buy a used one, as like I found out they are just as likely to peg out as well.
Bear in mind though, if the TPS was at fault, then chances are it can effect a carb balance if the bike isn't ticking over properly.
I have also been unfortunate enough to buy moody spark plugs too in the past, as well as a paper air filter that was very restrictive, just something to bear in mind too.
It does sound like there is an issue of some sort, as although you're used to your bigger bike, these 600's still have a bit of welly on them as well.
Wouldn't be the first time that there was an unknown restrictor kit fitted either, so that's a good shout from BROWN1664.
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