carman53402 Posted May 30, 2011 Share #1 Posted May 30, 2011 1996 royal star tour deluxe. I have been having problem with bike seems like it runs out of gas at freeway speeds. It will start missing a little bit and as soon as i release the throttle it goes dead. It has happened to me twice now. First time i replaced the battery as it was bad. I purchased the bike with 4000 miles on it about 6 months ago. Took it in for inspection and dealer said all good except carbs could use a service. I declined as bike ran just fine. They gave me some additive and told me to run it through a couple of tank fulls and see what happens. It may help at low throttle. So this happens only at speeds 65-75 mph. As soon as i coast to side of road it starts right up again. I can ride it all over town here in Phoenix so it gets hot with no problems. I am going to change air and fuel filters next. Anyone have any other suggestions? Oh I also ran a little seafoam thru a couple of tank fulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted May 30, 2011 Share #2 Posted May 30, 2011 Sounds like a filter or pump issue to me. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted May 30, 2011 Share #3 Posted May 30, 2011 I would first change the fuel filter and test ride it again. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7Goose Posted May 30, 2011 Share #4 Posted May 30, 2011 Clogged fuel filer or screens in the tank pickup. Goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted May 30, 2011 Share #5 Posted May 30, 2011 No Tee Shirt, but been there-done that... clogged in-line fuel filter.... probably need to flush to bowls also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearlessTom Posted May 31, 2011 Share #6 Posted May 31, 2011 Had same problem with a VTX. It was the fuel filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethroish Posted May 31, 2011 Share #7 Posted May 31, 2011 I'll say that is mine was doing. Looking backa week or so, mine seemed to be "missing" as highway speeds, ocassionally. yesterday it lost all power. First thought was the filter and/or bad gas. Got the filter out this morning and it is clean and free flowing. Fuel pump is intermittent. Works good enough for idle and light throttle stuff, but has gotten weak and cannot keep up with demand of accel or highway speeds. OEM pump is $209 to $310. Mr Gasket elec pump is $42 at most any auto part store and fits in the same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman53402 Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted June 3, 2011 Well dug in and jesus what a job to get at that filter! Also took off the air box and found a pretty dirty filter. Also the was about a 1/2 teaspoon of oil back by the breather in the airbox. Hears what i think... Bad air filter lead to excessive draw from crank breather tube. Changed all filters and bowls and new plugs as long as i was at it. Took her up on the freeway and ran her hard for about 40 miles at 70-85 and walla! no problems.. Thanks guys. I will be paying my dues to join this great forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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