Super Meteor 650 starts with throttle but stalls when throttle is released
Hey everyone,
I’m facing a strange issue with my Super Meteor 650.
The bike cranks and starts, but only if I give it a little throttle. As soon as I release the throttle, the RPM drops and the bike stalls.
I’ve attached a video showing the issue.
Some additional context: this first happened after a ~350 km ride on Sunday. During that ride, I had an issue where the bike wouldn’t start when it was hot, but after giving it a little throttle, it started. It stalled again in traffic post releasing the throttle. After the bike cooled down I started it again in the evening and ut started normally. This was Sunday.
I didn't ride the bike at all after that Sunday ride.
Now, when I tried starting it again, the problem has become worse — it doesn't even cold-start normally anymore. It will only start with some throttle and stalls as soon as I let go.
Could this be related to the throttle body/idle-air control, fuel delivery, TPS, fuel pressure, or something else?
The battery seems unlikely since the starter is cranking the engine normally.
Has anyone with an SM650 experienced something similar? Would really appreciate any suggestions on what to check first before replacing parts.
Also the bike is 3yrs old. ODO-40k
Thanks!