MY SAD BIKE
#13
RE: MY SAD BIKE won't start when it's hot
ORIGINAL: pat
Once the bike heats up, it revs up and down for a few seconds then just turns off. It won’t fire up at all no matter how many times I try to restart it, even though the motor is trying to turn over it sounds like it is starving of something. The only way it starts again is when I leave the bike cool down. Then it starts up as if it’s a innocent little angel, until it warms up, could fuel cause that? Do you think it needs fuel to be 100 percent once it reaches a certain tempters? The sad part about it is I LOVE my bike Pat
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Once the bike heats up, it revs up and down for a few seconds then just turns off. It won’t fire up at all no matter how many times I try to restart it, even though the motor is trying to turn over it sounds like it is starving of something. The only way it starts again is when I leave the bike cool down. Then it starts up as if it’s a innocent little angel, until it warms up, could fuel cause that? Do you think it needs fuel to be 100 percent once it reaches a certain tempters? The sad part about it is I LOVE my bike Pat
[sm=grinangel.gif]< that's my bike
#14
RE: MY SAD BIKE won't start when it's hot
Pat, I agree with shinobi and mark on the fuel issue. It sounds like it just plain runs out of juice.
One of the benefits of owning a bike is that you learn about simple (most of the time) mechanical issues that affect how your bike runs. Many of the problems are a "follow the clues" sort of thing. In your case, I'd begin by following the fuel line. You can do this. It may be something as simple as a clogged fuel filter, or gunk in your petcock (fuel cutoff lever on the bottom of your fuel tank.)
Take the fuel filter off and clean it out. Usea cleaning solution (kerosene, solvent, spray carb cleaner, etc. You can buy a can at Wal-Mart) and a toothbrush. See if there is any obvious gunk. Reassemble. Try your bike again.
If that didn't work,remove the fuel line coming out of the bottom of the fuel tank. Put a small catch can under the tank to catch the fuel, as you turn the petcock **** on/off/on/off. Make sure the gas flows as it should. I doubt if this is the problem, but it's worthtrying. You might even loosen the gas cap on your tank when you try this, just to see if there's a vacuum thatcauses your fuel line to stop flowing. Reassemble. Try your bike with the gas cap slightly loose.
There is SOMETHING causing your fuel to stop flowing as your bike warms-up.
Try these suggestions, and get back with us. We can walk you through the next procedures. We're here to help you as far as you want to pursue it by yourself. It's all patience and persistence;YOU CAN DO THIS. (Trust me; if we can, so can you.) Never pay someone else for your missed learning opportunity.
Good luck.
One of the benefits of owning a bike is that you learn about simple (most of the time) mechanical issues that affect how your bike runs. Many of the problems are a "follow the clues" sort of thing. In your case, I'd begin by following the fuel line. You can do this. It may be something as simple as a clogged fuel filter, or gunk in your petcock (fuel cutoff lever on the bottom of your fuel tank.)
Take the fuel filter off and clean it out. Usea cleaning solution (kerosene, solvent, spray carb cleaner, etc. You can buy a can at Wal-Mart) and a toothbrush. See if there is any obvious gunk. Reassemble. Try your bike again.
If that didn't work,remove the fuel line coming out of the bottom of the fuel tank. Put a small catch can under the tank to catch the fuel, as you turn the petcock **** on/off/on/off. Make sure the gas flows as it should. I doubt if this is the problem, but it's worthtrying. You might even loosen the gas cap on your tank when you try this, just to see if there's a vacuum thatcauses your fuel line to stop flowing. Reassemble. Try your bike with the gas cap slightly loose.
There is SOMETHING causing your fuel to stop flowing as your bike warms-up.
Try these suggestions, and get back with us. We can walk you through the next procedures. We're here to help you as far as you want to pursue it by yourself. It's all patience and persistence;YOU CAN DO THIS. (Trust me; if we can, so can you.) Never pay someone else for your missed learning opportunity.
Good luck.
#15
RE: MY SAD BIKE won't start when it's hot
ORIGINAL: Dragone#19
hahaha, pat. The thing is, if you are not willing to work on "your ride", then you will have to takein the arss. Your choice of course. Wish ya luck.
hahaha, pat. The thing is, if you are not willing to work on "your ride", then you will have to takein the arss. Your choice of course. Wish ya luck.
Sorry Pat, sometimes they make it sooooooo easy and I have too!
If you do not have anyone you can trust where you are your best bet is to take it to a smaller shop rather then the stealership. Tell us what city you live in and someone may know or will be able to help you find a trustworth mechanic. There are some out there but not many
#16
RE: MY SAD BIKE won't start when it's hot
How sweet of you, Jeff zxp shinobi636,dragone19, markmeinteil,to help me out you are indeed all grouse people.
I am going to attempt do fix it myself. As I explained I’m only 50 kilos and 5 foot 2 so there is not much of me, and some of the bolts are hard to undo, but this week end I’m gonna eat some spinach and do what you suggested, why cos all you guys gives me the strength and guts to do it, I will make you all proud of me, I will let you know how I go.
Thank once again, words can not describe how much I appreciate all your time and help
Pat
I am going to attempt do fix it myself. As I explained I’m only 50 kilos and 5 foot 2 so there is not much of me, and some of the bolts are hard to undo, but this week end I’m gonna eat some spinach and do what you suggested, why cos all you guys gives me the strength and guts to do it, I will make you all proud of me, I will let you know how I go.
Thank once again, words can not describe how much I appreciate all your time and help
Pat
#17
RE: MY SAD BIKE won't start when it's hot
ORIGINAL: Notstock
this is what you wanted to post.
Sorry Pat, sometimes they make it sooooooo easy and I have too!
If you do not have anyone you can trust where you are your best bet is to take it to a smaller shop rather then the stealership. Tell us what city you live in and someone may know or will be able to help you find a trustworth mechanic. There are some out there but not many
ORIGINAL: Dragone#19
hahaha, pat. The thing is, if you are not willing to work on "your ride", then you will have to takein the arss. Your choice of course. Wish ya luck.
hahaha, pat. The thing is, if you are not willing to work on "your ride", then you will have to takein the arss. Your choice of course. Wish ya luck.
Sorry Pat, sometimes they make it sooooooo easy and I have too!
If you do not have anyone you can trust where you are your best bet is to take it to a smaller shop rather then the stealership. Tell us what city you live in and someone may know or will be able to help you find a trustworth mechanic. There are some out there but not many
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