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Title: Engine dies while engine is running
Post by: streetsurfer on August 09, 2015, 05:07:12 PM
I have a 07 GS500F that continues to die on me while riding. I have recently done a full carb and petcock rebuild to eliminate those problems. I've read around about GS bikes where the kickstand sensor goes bad. I don't believe this is my issue because it will start up and go into gear every time.

My issue is after riding for about 5-10 minutes, the bike will then die quickly wit no sputtering. I noticed today that if I open the gas cap and then attempt to restart the bike. It will go for a couple more minutes before the engine dies again. Its definitely a fuel starvation problem but I'm beginning to think the culprit is my gas tank vent or passage being clogged. Has anyone had this issue before? Please help!
Title: Re: Engine dies while engine is running
Post by: mennobike on August 10, 2015, 03:59:52 PM
It's a pretty common issue, there's a walk through to cleaning it somewhere on this site.

If only a gas vent was my issue  :technical: :technical: :technical: :technical:
Title: Re: Engine dies while engine is running
Post by: EdChen on August 10, 2015, 05:04:07 PM
Check it out here: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41061.0