Wahoo650
Tuned and Synch'ed
So, pretty much since new the only niggle I've had with my 2014 stone is that every so often it would just cut out. Usually catch itself and be fine for weeks or even months at a time. I've done all the recommended fixes, re-route melting clutch cable, removed evap system (I'm in the U.S.), replaced plug caps, re-routed plug wires away from tank where they have worn through the paint, and finally, replaced fuel filter with all metal type. Haven't had a bit of trouble since February, over 1,000 miles. So Anyway, had a nice ride Sunday morning of 100+ miles. Sunday afternoon did my usual weekly re-torque, and inspection to make sure nothing is trying to fall off. All inspects good. So this morning I jump on it to come to work, starts fine, rides off fine, get about three miles and she cuts out, then catches, cuts-catches- repeat about a hundred times while I nurse her to a parking lot. By this time I notice a bad, hot smell- look down and both pipes at the cat con are smoking blue. Parked her and left a message for the shop, who has already (at 7:45 am) responded that they will be picking it up where I left her. God bless the crew at ClevelandMoto! Sad thing is, I thought I had one of the good ones. Thankfully, I don't hit my two years until August, but I need all my fingers and toes and more to count all the V7's I know of that have had similar tails of woe. Will share what the shop finds- I'm guessing ECU and of course replace both mufflers.