[MTShipp]

Within the last several days, I found that starting off after a cold start at slow speed requires a little more goosing the throttle else the bike will shut off or nearly do so; just like I have not twisted enough. This is in any mode except Sport. It has not done this before and only started several days ago. After riding and the bike is hot, I can start off without any issue. Mileage is 3,800 mi. Weather temps are 74 in the morning when cold starting and after work it is in the high 80’s when I start it cold.

Being FI I would not think it would be an issue but...

Ideas?

 

[PeteF1]

I’ve ridden in 50 degree temps and haven’t experienced this issue. My DCT always “fast idles” for a minute or so after starting.

 

[dduelin]

Early on the shop I worked at encountered a new DCT GW with this complaint. Honda had the tech on the bike complete the re-initialization procedure and the owner reported it cured. Honda in CA was very involved with the situation and followed up. That was in the spring of 2018.

 

[maxtec1]

My bike has started to do the same. Cold start is good, but if you shift in to D and take off it falls on its face. My bike has just under 8,000 miles. This just started, once warm it don't happen. Ill try the re-initialization procedure and see if it goes away.

 

[hojo in SC]

No need to goose here, runs great from the gun.

 

[Gregsgoldwingdct]

May be a dumb question, but what was reinitialized? What's the procedure?

 

[murf]

May be a dumb question, but what was reinitialized? What's the procedure?

They are referring to the clutch initialize learning procedure. Applies only to the DCT bikes. Do a search. Fred H has a video of it.

:doorag:

 

[Mengy]

My DCT has never done this, not once. I also do the initialization every 2K miles or so too, maybe that's why mine's never done this?

 

[MTShipp]

Yes I have performed the DCT reinitialization procedure.

 

[reginaldmc]

I let my DCT warm up for about 30 seconds and take off with no problems. Summer or Winter.

 

[Gregsgoldwingdct]

As for the "dumb question" I asked, I'm familiar with the Clutch Initialization procedure and have done it twice on my DCT. Just didn't make the connection to a dead spot when accelerating from a stand still to clutch initialization.

 

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I had started a similar thread @ beginning of August
https://gl1800riders.com/forums/193...rottle-hesitation-when-accelerating-stop.html

Agree, I don't see the link between the DCT initialization & this sudden hesitation. I've done the init procedure several times in 4000 miles and can't see a correlation. Does seem to happen when bike is cold (North Carolina in September isn't cold!! )

 

[Pigeon Roost]

Have you checked your plugs for proper gap and appearance?

prs

 

[Fred H.]

Could be a batch of bad gas. You might try running the tank out and refilling at a better gas station.

 

[MTShipp]

I’ll try a fresh gas fill. I always use Sheetz gas and I am not sure what tier they are.