I've got issues!!!!

[scott7024]

My Bike is running horribly. It will not idle and runs really "jittery". The first 3 gears run really high RPM, but after I get to 4-6 it runs a little better, but still sluggish. While taking it for a shorter ride to see if it might have been bad gas I noticed my Catalytic converter was cherry red hot after holding it idle for about 5 min. Is this normal? After the ride I accidentally left running lights on for a couple of hour and had to recharge battery, not sure if it is related, but figured I would thorw it out there just in case,. After the recharge is when I notice bike running sluggish. Checked all lines under tank and did not notice any kinks. Any ideas? My guess is a bad Caty, but not 100%. thought I would see if anyone else has see this before.

Thanks in advance
Scott

[WorkinMan]

Just a guess, but check both throttle cables and make sure they are seated in the adjusters at the throttle bodies.

[iowabeakster]

Good idea from WorkingMan...

Don't let an air cooled bike run at idle for 5 minutes either. That is really, really bad for it.

[Oilhead]

Just a guess, but check both throttle cables and make sure they are seated in the adjusters at the throttle bodies.

Yep I bet it's the right one that is off its seat.

[boxermania]

scott7024

You don't make mention of the year, model and mileage on te bike, so it's difficult to diagnose, but check the following:

1) If it is a 4 plug, check the stick coils as they go bad with continued exposure to heat
2) Also check for leaks at the TB to head joint as the O-rings tend to harden and allow air to leak into the combustion chamber leaning the A/F mixture.

Of course, I'm assuming the bike is in a reasonable state of tune.

The suggestion about the throttle cable(s) being seated in the adjustors is a good one, however, if that were the case, it would be a chore to get te bike started.

Good luck and keep us posted