Erratic tickover and stalling

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Erratic tickover and stalling#8292

By Bullet EFI Trials - Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:53 pm

- Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:53 pm #8292

I have just purchased a 2011 Bullet Electra EFI and have noticed that once it is warm the tickover becomes erratic and it has stalled a couple of times due to this. Having done the obligatory google search there are mixed comments on this subject with some saying it just happens with the EFIs and others saying there is a problem. As mine is still under the 3 month parts and labour warranty I wondered what the general concensus of opinion was on here. Do I just accept it or does it need to go back to the dealer?

Erratic tickover and stalling#75639

By Bullet EFI Trials - Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:55 pm

- Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:55 pm #75639

Forgot to mention it also sometimes 'pops' loudly when you back off the throttle whilst riding.

Erratic tickover and stalling#75641

By ric - Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:30 pm

- Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:30 pm #75641

Most probably you'll have paid a premium getting the bike from a dealer.
Part of the price you paid includes being able to take it back to get any problems fixed within the guarantee period which is what you don't get with a private sale.
Take it back and let the dealer fix the problem. There are plenty of bikes that don't do what you're describing and there's absolutely no reason why you bike shouldn't be among them.

Erratic tickover and stalling#75651

By AndyMc - Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:44 am

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:44 am #75651

Flat spots and popping on the over run are normal but an erratic Rickover is not. Take it back.

Erratic tickover and stalling#75652

By Jamesy - Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:31 am

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:31 am #75652

Get it back to the seller asap and hope they get it sorted first time before your 3 months are up.

Erratic tickover and stalling#75653

By Alan R - Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:32 am

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 7:32 am #75653

Hi Guys----Andy, I also suffered from an "erratic Rickover" for quite some time.....The NHS can sort it for you nowadays ---LoL !!....Typos, don't you just love 'em ??............Hello Bullet Trials}---Anyone who has read my replies in the past will know that I am a great advocate of using your Warranty, no matter how little is left on it......

However in this case it would appear that it's for "Parts and Labour"...which sounds to me to be more angled at your servicing periods rather than fault rectification..........You might try the "Fit for purpose" approach but don't be surprised if the dealer reacts against you.....PS}--- Try Googling "Erratic Rickover" and see what comes up----quite an eye-opener !!

Erratic tickover and stalling#75669

By Bullet EFI Trials - Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:21 am

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:21 am #75669

Thanks for the responses guys. It is booked in for Saturday!

Erratic tickover and stalling#75686

By Alan R - Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:40 pm

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:40 pm #75686

Good lad !!------------Keep us informed ??

Erratic tickover and stalling#75695

By AndyMc - Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:28 pm

- Thu Apr 12, 2018 8:28 pm #75695

Ha Ha fat thumb problem. At least its non an erotic Rickover.