P1000 Honda Pioneer 1000 m3 sluggish response!

[sxs1000]

My first thought was a plugged fuel filter. The hard start and bogging down when you floor it are symptoms. The fuel pump sock might be the problem or possibly a weak fuel pump. If you have a pressure tester you find out if the pump is weak.

Do you just replace the whole pump? Where is the fuel filter anyway? Can’t seem to find it

 

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[sxs1000]

I've read other similar posts laying blame for hard starting, and poor engine performance on electrical issues. Perhaps the fuel injection system in our Hondas, which is controlled by a mini-computer, is very sensitive to battery voltage.

The standard OEM battery is small and probably has a modest storage capacity. If your Honda is not connected to a battery maintainer when not in use the battery is slowly dying.

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I have several of them and have used them for years with good results.

I am planning on installing a dual battery soon so that should help?

 

[sxs1000]

My first thought was a plugged fuel filter. The hard start and bogging down when you floor it are symptoms. The fuel pump sock might be the problem or possibly a weak fuel pump. If you have a pressure tester you find out if the pump is weak.I

I removed the fuel line coming out of the pump and attached a hose to the pump and pumped some gas into a jar it all looked good! I tried to plug the end with my finger but there was to much pressure and gas still came spraying out. So it appears that the fuel pump is good. Kinda at a loss on what to check next. I changed the spark plugs, removed the muffler, checks the air filter, fuel pump and the battery. Any more insight would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[sxs1000]

I will mention after it warms up its doesn't stall. But it seems to start exceptionally hard

 

[Dragbikedude]

How many miles are on the machine? could it be a clogged spark arrestor. The manual for my Talon says it should be checked and/or cleaned at 600 miles.

 

[sxs1000]

It has around 1000 miles

 

[Ozmojo]

Did you disconnect the battery before you started having problems? Just a thought that maybe your computer has to relearn. Always go back to what you did just before your problem started, another idea is a possible vacuum leak or timing issue.

 

[sxs1000]

when we first got it there was a gouge in the bottom of the oil tank cover so I replaced it I wonder if there could be any connection? doesn't seem likely but maybe.... here is a picture to the part I replaced

 

[sxs1000]

Did you disconnect the battery before you started having problems? Just a thought that maybe your computer has to relearn. Always go back to what you did just before your problem started, another idea is a possible vacuum leak or timing issue.

we bought it at a auction, and I am almost thinking that it started right up before changing that oil cover, but I'm not for sure on that

 

[bumperm]

As Dragbikedude suggests, check the spark arrestor. You'll want to take it out anyway, even though it's only go 500 miles on it. That way you can check to make sure that's not the problem and use the opportunity to put anti-seize on the three screw threads.

 

[Farmer]

How many miles are on the machine? could it be a clogged spark arrestor. The manual for my Talon says it should be checked and/or cleaned at 600 miles.

As Dragbikedude suggests, check the spark arrestor. You'll want to take it out anyway, even though it's only go 500 miles on it. That way you can check to make sure that's not the problem and use the opportunity to put anti-seize on the three screw threads.

Call me crazy but didn't he state that he removed the exhaust?

 

[sxs1000]

Call me crazy but didn't he state that he removed the exhaust?

Yes, I did remove the exhaust. I did check the spark arrester anyway though

 

[Jerryg]

Try evacuating the gas tank and start with known good fuel. Maybe too much alcohol in the gas? E85 by mistake possibly?

 

[sxs1000]

Try evacuating the gas tank and start with known good fuel. Maybe too much alcohol in the gas? E85 by mistake possibly?

I had the tank pretty much empty and filled it up, and put seafoam in it Will see if it helps

 

[sxs1000]

Well, it seemed to take care of itself! it starts right up now. I cycled the fuel pump a couple times and then it started right up, and ever since then. So not sure or if it was that or the seafoam, but its working now! thanks for replies Josh