2019 Honda CRF1000 Fuel system Problems

“Material is flaking off the weld seams of the fuel tank and clogging the filter. I had not experienced performance issues yet, but other have reported the filter becoming completely clogged, stalling the engine. I removed the filter, cleaned it and reinstalled. There is still more material on the weld seams that could flake off. The flakes in the drain pan in the attached photo came from the tank. The other photos are of the inside of the tank and the fuel filter.”

“Africa twin adventure sport would sound like it had a misfire, and when the throttle is twisted the bike will hesitate and make a popping sound. I have tried different octane ratings and I'm still having the issue regardless. When I need to accelerate the bike hesitates and makes a popping sound. The issue occurs at least once every ride and it is very annoying. Purchased the africa twin new and I'm having issues at 2,000 miles. For the popping or hesitation to occur it can happen at stand still or on the move. There is no warning to when the issue will happen. …”

“For the 4th time in the last year my bike has had fuel delivery cut out at highway speed. This caused a huge loss of speed and momentum, and almost lead to me being hit by a car. When this happens the bike lurches violently and is difficult to control. In every case I have had to stop on the side of the road and shut the bike down. I shift the bike down, wait and restart. In every case the bike has gone a few miles then it happens again, repeatedly. I brought this to the attention of the dealer. The first time they said I probably had bad fuel, and to try again. …”

“Lately didn't have the same power,and delay when you open the throttle.when riding the motocycle ,the motor turns off 25mph and above multiple times.different miles per day. I thought it was me driver it was not.I went on a ride with 3 riders 3/21/2020 305 miles the motocycle motor turned of when riding 4 times that day. I called the dealership to pick up the motocycle from my house. Tha motocycle is very unsave to ride.it happens on city streets,highway, all riding condition.I went on the africa twin 2018-2019 series bikes forums.I am not the only person with this problem.”

“Gas tank develops white sludge particles which appear to sluff off of the welds. These sludge particles plugged up the fuel filter causing loss of power while on the road. Loss of power happened while in motion on the highway in traffic causing a dangerous situation.”