Motorcycle Repair: 1983 honda v45 magna VF750, honda v45 magna, 1983 honda v45 magna


Question
Hi Wayne
I have this strange problem: When i use my bike for about 20min, i got a huge loss of power, the RPM indicator goes to 0 (like if the motor was not working at all) and if i stop i must hold the gas a little bit or the motor stop and does not start again until he is cold.
I don't think it's related but the carburetor is leaking some fuel but it does it long before my other problem


Answer
Daniel,

a couple of possibilities are:
Check the gas tank for vacuum/pressure buildup,
it may have a plugged vent which can either
flood or starve the fuel flow.
Open the gas cap when it stops and listen for
air.

-loose battery cables.
-the ignition pulse generator or ignition coils
could be failing when hot. Check the grounds
on the pulse coils and other connectors
around the battery and coils.

-Check the spark plugs and see if it is running
rich, too much fuel, the plugs will be black.

If the plugs are whitish or pale colored, it is
running lean or low on fuel.
This can help you diagnose what's happening
and what needs to be checked next.