12-16-2017, 02:57 PM
(12-16-2017, 01:00 PM)pdedse_imp Wrote:(12-16-2017, 10:12 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote: More emails between Max and popgun.
Max is favoring the TPS as being the cause of many of the issues.
We are continuing to research a replacement source.
In the meantime, how many CB1100 riders, who have experienced idle instability, have the following conditions:
1. Bike is parked outdoors, uncovered?
2. Bike is ridden in rain, especially heavy rain?
3. Bike is hosed off, occasionally/frequently?
If yes, to any of the above, has the TPS been unplugged (easy thumb release) and contacts checked for corrosion?
Note: Female/outer connector is facing up, which would likely funnel moisture, even though there may be an o-ring (oval) for the male/inner connector to press against.
For me:
1. Bike is parked outdoors, uncovered? Always garaged at night, on a two week trip, parked outside.
2. Bike is ridden in rain, especially heavy rain? Never heavy rain; light rain a few times
3. Bike is hosed off, occasionally/frequently? Have only washed the bike 2x; minimal water used.
In general, bike doesn't get washed much; I didn't see any sign of corrosion at the TPS connector.
Not likely a moisture/corrosion issue for you.
Because of the improvement after cleaning the TPS connector, it may simply be that the contacts were not mating well until disconnected and reconnected, whether cleaned or not.
Had you previously unplugged the TPS?
Do you recall ever bumping the TPS / TPS connector / TPS wirinig?