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Just wanted to post a quick comment that might help others out.
The bike: 2008 DL650 w ABS.
First the issue: Occasionally when i would be downshifting through the gears the bike would suddenly stall on me (usually 3rd or 2nd). Of course it would happen so fast that before i knew what was happening i would let the clutch back out, and jump start the bike back to life. This would sometimes happen when going around a corner (like turning onto a sidestreet) and cause a good wiggle on the rear as the rear tire skids for a second before restarting. Also, when i started the bike this spring it had what i thought was a bit more of a growl when i rolled on the throttle hard (didn't think too much on this as it had been months since i had started the bike due to the cold winter months here in Ontario and thought it was my imagination). But it was only occasionally and the rest of the time the bike ran like a top.
The solution: All too simple that i look back on it. When cleaning the air filter a month ago i noticed that the airbox had come off of the rear throttle body. Therefore the rear throttle body was sucking in unfiltered/non restricted air. Since the re-installation of the airbox not only does the bike not stall anymore but it runs noticably smoother and seems to have a bit more power.
Just wanted to post this as i'm not sure how often it happens but something so simple could definitely pose a big problem in the right circumstances (back end braking free, damaged engine) and thought it would be a quick check for someone.
The bike: 2008 DL650 w ABS.
First the issue: Occasionally when i would be downshifting through the gears the bike would suddenly stall on me (usually 3rd or 2nd). Of course it would happen so fast that before i knew what was happening i would let the clutch back out, and jump start the bike back to life. This would sometimes happen when going around a corner (like turning onto a sidestreet) and cause a good wiggle on the rear as the rear tire skids for a second before restarting. Also, when i started the bike this spring it had what i thought was a bit more of a growl when i rolled on the throttle hard (didn't think too much on this as it had been months since i had started the bike due to the cold winter months here in Ontario and thought it was my imagination). But it was only occasionally and the rest of the time the bike ran like a top.
The solution: All too simple that i look back on it. When cleaning the air filter a month ago i noticed that the airbox had come off of the rear throttle body. Therefore the rear throttle body was sucking in unfiltered/non restricted air. Since the re-installation of the airbox not only does the bike not stall anymore but it runs noticably smoother and seems to have a bit more power.
Just wanted to post this as i'm not sure how often it happens but something so simple could definitely pose a big problem in the right circumstances (back end braking free, damaged engine) and thought it would be a quick check for someone.