'06 GZ freeway driving problems

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by cfsmith

The carb tank cleaner (?) sounds like an idea - in any case, I think I'll be learning a lot over the next couple of weeks on how to keep this bike clean and maintained.

Welcome, newbie!

I see you have gotten some good advice already; I won't repeat it all but add a tiny bit.

There is NOT a fuel filter.....unless the previous owner added one.

It is called carb. cleaner. Original Gumout Carb. cleaner or Berryman's B12 Chemtool are the best. Certainly can't hurt to give it a shot.

Spring head winds can make a BIG difference; new riders sometimes haven't developed a feel for the difference between a head and tail wind yet. The combination of an uphill grade AND a slight head wind can be a KILLER in 5th gear.

A windshield might help a bit but not a lot. It is what it IS; not very powerful. :cool:

Edit: Almost forgot, our resident non-mechanic, Alan C. may have the right idea.......but 180 degrees out of phase. :whistle: (He is usually somewhat "out of phase") :shocked:

Check the rubber boots on both sides of the carb. One goes back to the air filter box and the other goes to the engine. Either one being loose can cause a loss of power when hot (too lean condition). So can a missing plug on the bottom of the air box drain hose.