bike will run for 5 miles and then cuts out and dies

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08-28-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kohburn

fuel pump, gravity will fill the bowls but not fast enough to keep them full when riding.

same thing happened when the pump went out on my 95 zx6r

which makes perfect since. Forgot that those models had fuel pumps. duh....lol Nice one KB

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09-09-2009, 04:27 AM

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ok new ? it dosent die but it bogs down like it works fine at 40mph and then it start boughing down like outa fuel. if i put the choke wide open like to start but when im driving it will make it to bout 75mph then start to boug down ok. i called a local shop and they said that rejetting would do it b/c i have an aftermarket ehaust. i dunno if the shop rejetted it or not would this make since to do it? i also have the bike now they only charged me for $300 worth of 600

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09-09-2009, 04:41 AM

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It is all a learning curve matt. stay in there bro

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09-10-2009, 01:42 AM

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how do i check if the fuel pump is putting out wat it is suppose to?

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09-10-2009, 08:24 PM

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Place your gauge on the fuel pump line and note at what pressure it is operating at what rpms. Your manual will tell you how to do this and at what pressures are required.