2004 650 v-twin down hill braking
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2004 650 v-twin down hill braking
There are a couple possibilities. Can you hear the actuator "humming" at all? You should be able to hear it, especially when you tun off the key, after a few seconds, it should re-set. If you don't hear anything, check the fuse that says "actuator". If that's ok, then your actuator could be shot. It happened to me and I had it replaced under warrenty (expensive).
Another possibiliy, probably more likely, is that your belt is too loose. These 650's have a Kawi tranny, as you know, and it is extremely important to have your belt in the proper deflection. Alot of guys, especially with 04's, had belt problems due to the belts being somewhat too loose from the factory, and then getting more loose with time. Some of the 05's were loose also, I have tightened mine a small amount 2 times. For some reason, maybe the lower gearing, or maybe the belts are tighter from the factory, guys with 06's have reported less problems so far. I'm assuming that you bought it used, and if you don't know the condition of the belt, get it checked. That certainly could be your problem.
By the way, if the actuator is working properly, and your belt is tight, the engine breaking works beautifully.
Another possibiliy, probably more likely, is that your belt is too loose. These 650's have a Kawi tranny, as you know, and it is extremely important to have your belt in the proper deflection. Alot of guys, especially with 04's, had belt problems due to the belts being somewhat too loose from the factory, and then getting more loose with time. Some of the 05's were loose also, I have tightened mine a small amount 2 times. For some reason, maybe the lower gearing, or maybe the belts are tighter from the factory, guys with 06's have reported less problems so far. I'm assuming that you bought it used, and if you don't know the condition of the belt, get it checked. That certainly could be your problem.
By the way, if the actuator is working properly, and your belt is tight, the engine breaking works beautifully.
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2004 650 v-twin down hill braking
I had the same problem with my 05 V2. I had to tighted up my blet by removing a sheam in my clutch.
go to www.arcticchat.com go to their forums and you will find everything you need to know...
also go to
http://kod.gotdns.com/index.cgi?albu...tment_Pictures
this gives you step by step instructions on how to remove the sheam....
One question. Does the bike bounce/jerk before it free wheels??? that is what mine did.
go to www.arcticchat.com go to their forums and you will find everything you need to know...
also go to
http://kod.gotdns.com/index.cgi?albu...tment_Pictures
this gives you step by step instructions on how to remove the sheam....
One question. Does the bike bounce/jerk before it free wheels??? that is what mine did.
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