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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: 808Ducati on February 10, 2013, 10:15:09 AM

Title: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: 808Ducati on February 10, 2013, 10:15:09 AM
2003 620 with 20K on it.  Started running really rough, backfiring, no power at low rpm's all gears when driving, but at higher rpm (above 4000-5000) runs perfectly, and when standing, runs fine even at low rpm. 

plugs are fine.
engine oil is fine
air filter is clean and airways all clear
gas is new
removed and cleaned up the carbs (they were fairly clean to start with)
replaced the injectors

Still have the problem.
Need help identifying the problem:
Fuel pump?
Something funky about this bike's fuel delivery at low rpm vs high rpm?
Thoughts?
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: Speeddog on February 10, 2013, 10:35:58 AM
My first guess is your throttle position sensor is bad.
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: desmodoktor on February 10, 2013, 12:30:56 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 10, 2013, 10:35:58 AM
My first guess is your throttle position sensor is bad.

how can we test the TPS?
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: Speeddog on February 10, 2013, 01:55:21 PM
You can get a general idea of it's condition by checking resistance with an ohm-meter, checking for a smooth progression of resistance fron closed to wide-open throttle.
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: desmodoktor on February 10, 2013, 01:57:25 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on February 10, 2013, 01:55:21 PM
You can get a general idea of it's condition by checking resistance with an ohm-meter, checking for a smooth progression of resistance fron closed to wide-open throttle.

thank you!  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: OT on February 10, 2013, 05:57:14 PM
Less likely, but check that your header bolts haven't come loose.
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: ChrisK on February 12, 2013, 07:31:29 AM
I'm a bit of a noob to this kind of thing but could the ignition coils be going bad?
Title: Re: lacks power, backfires, at low rpm, runs perfect at higher rpms' - help
Post by: rule62 on February 12, 2013, 09:08:22 AM
I also think a TPS check/reset is in order. There are some excellent instructions on Brad Black's website bikeboy.org. All you need is a multimeter capable of measuring down to 150 mV. I did the procedure on my '04 620 and it resolved some similiar issues.