Hiccup

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Fork Lock, Apr 11, 2026 at 11:56 PM.

  1. Fork Lock

    Fork Lock Crème de la Crème

    2018 Bonnie Speedmaster, 5600 miles. Bought new in 2019. I was about 40 miles into a 60-mile trip and on my way home. I pulled over and shut her down to take some photos of a local landmark. This took about a minute. The bike started up fine, but as I pulled out onto the highway it did a strange thing. Going through the gears she started "chugging" and losing power. I heard a clacking noise and pulled off the highway. I sat there for a bit, and it seemed to be idling OK. I pulled out onto the highway, and she took off like nothing ever happened. Never had anything like this happen before. I stopped off at a favorite watering hole, had two beers and headed home. Again, no further issues, shifted fine and power was all there. Anyone have any idea what this was?
     
  2. Rob the Scott

    Rob the Scott Active Member

    Dec 14, 2022
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    Bad patch of fuel? I've never had it happen, so I'm just guessing.
     
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  3. Fork Lock

    Fork Lock Crème de la Crème

    Maybe. I added a bit of carb/injector cleaner to this current tank. I checked the chain. Seems to be in specs. Hoping it was an aberration, or as I titled this thread - a hiccup. I'll just ride it for now and see if there's a reoccurrence.
     

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