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Post by topchum on Apr 24, 2008 16:21:00 GMT
I have run out of fuel now on 2 occasions. I have always had the fuel tap switch pointing down. I have therefore had no reserve. Is this correct? or should it be arrow up? It ws also a complete a$@e to start.
Help please
Andy
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Post by beeblemaster on Apr 24, 2008 16:47:52 GMT
Andy,
Turn tap fully anti-clockwise to reserve, fully clockwise to normal. If reserve ain't working then you may need to take tap off and look at it -- and pipes.
Yep mine was an absolute biatch to start from standing even a few days. Replaced vacuum pump with electric pump and now it's a peach. (have problems starting it when hot though, as I did before - God knows why)
Well worth doing the elec pump mod.
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Post by topchum on Apr 24, 2008 18:08:31 GMT
sweet .. thanks beebs. Itake it from this the pointed bit is down to reserve? and up for norm?if thats the case, no bloody wonder I have run out Stupid boy I am...
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Post by taint on Apr 24, 2008 18:23:00 GMT
No, if the pointed bit is down, that's normal. If it's up it's on reserve and at the middle it's in 'Prime'. You can usually ease the starting after the carbs have been drained or after it's been standing by setting it to 'prime' for a minute or so. That is unless I have it the wrong way round too...  T. |
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Post by Fiasco on Apr 24, 2008 18:58:54 GMT
When you switch to reserve after running out, lean the bike over to the left as far as possible, this helps with restarting somehow (not sure why)
Dave
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Post by pinkunicorn on Apr 24, 2008 22:46:17 GMT
No, if the pointed bit is down, that's normal. If it's up it's on reserve and at the middle it's in 'Prime'. You can usually ease the starting after the carbs have been drained or after it's been standing by setting it to 'prime' for a minute or so. That is unless I have it the wrong way round too... T. Nope thats the right way. I have attended motorcycle maintenance classes and do know wot am talking about ;D |
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Post by rossm on Apr 28, 2008 14:02:38 GMT
Andy, Turn tap fully anti-clockwise to reserve, fully clockwise to normal. If reserve ain't working then you may need to take tap off and look at it -- and pipes. Yep mine was an absolute biatch to start from standing even a few days. Replaced vacuum pump with electric pump and now it's a peach. (have problems starting it when hot though, as I did before - God knows why) Well worth doing the elec pump mod. Being a lazy sod and not doing a search, of what electric pump mod do you speak of? Cause my divvy as was my brothers even when his was new years ago is a pain in the behind after its been sat for a week or so |
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Post by m40man on Apr 28, 2008 14:58:34 GMT
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Post by rossm on Apr 28, 2008 15:52:08 GMT
Ah tah, need to be a member there to see it, not a problem I'll just join (more things to read each day)
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Post by rossm on May 6, 2008 13:57:56 GMT
Is anyone on here a memeber of that site, tried joining last week and have had no response. Could anyone possibly email that pdf? PM me for email address. It's under a meg in size so shouldn't take very long at all. Ross |
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Post by m40man on May 6, 2008 15:34:20 GMT
Ross - PM me your email address . |
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