MikeC23
XS650 Addict
The scoot has been sputtering horribly lately. I couldn't figure out why. I thoroughly cleaned the carbs, replaced spark plugs, cables, and caps, etc., etc., etc... When I would get about halfway back on the throttle... Sputter. When I hit a bump... Sputter. There are A LOT of bumps in Johnstown right now due to the City's sewer project. I was at a complete loss. Then today I was cruising down the road and lost ALL power and the bike died. Wouldn't start at all. I turned the key off and on and noticed something. The ignition was really loose. All the bumps had loosened one screw and caused one to come completely out. I held the ignition on with my hand just to get home and replaced the screws. NO SPUTTER! Sometimes the answer isn't the obvious one.