Heavy Fog

[RFP]

All of my previous motorcycles always seemed (seat of the pants) to run very strong on cold foggy mornings. My totally stock DL1000K4 seems to run too rich under these conditions to the point that it will not do power wheelies. I also see some black soot at the tail pipes and have had following riders mention a smell of gas. As soon as the fog burns off, all is well. This problem (however minor) does not seem to be temperature related. Tried the same in heavy rain but traction and survival instincts became the limiting variables.

Is this my bike or is it systematic with the Suzuki FI system. I understand that many may not see power wheelies in the fog as a critical item but I need something to wake me up for the early morning rides. More coffee might work but that causes its own problems when full suited up.

[mokusbajusz]

I understand that many may not see power wheelies in the fog as a critical item but I need something to wake me up for the early morning rides. More coffee might work but that causes its own problems when full suited up.

At least you now have 2 opportunities from which you can choose what is better for you:

1. heart-attack
2. broken backbone
8)

[Big B]

In stock form, the 1000 runs too lean. In colder weather the mixture will enrichen a bit.....NOT run too rich. That is pretty much impossible with a stock set-up. I am able to pull hard and wheelie in any weather, what is up with YOUR bike? :wink: