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bike died twice
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:00 am
by spckrc86
Any thoughts? I was on my way to work rode ~ 30miles when the engine
started cutting out then died like it had run out of gas. I did flip
over to reserve while I was coasting to a stop but it did not restart.
After letting it set for a minute or two I crank it over several times
and it finally started. I went on my merry way for another couple of
miles and it did it again. I got started and reduced my speed to 55-60
mph (from 70-75) and had no problems the rest of the way to work. (~8
miles). The way home no problems at any speed.
Possible stuck float? or Plugged petcock?
Any suggestions?
Steve
bike died twice
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:20 am
by Blake Sobiloff
On Aug 25, 2006, at 7:56 AM, spckrc86 wrote:
> I was on my way to work rode ~ 30miles when the engine
> started cutting out then died like it had run out of gas.
> [...]
> Possible stuck float? or Plugged petcock?
Yeah, a bit o' junk in the carb, or possibly something plugging up
the carb vent (have you done the t mod?) or tank vent line(s).
Of course, your bike could have just been sandbagging and not wanting
to go to work!
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Blake Sobiloff
http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/>
http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/>
San Jose, CA (USA)
speaking of dasani.... nklr
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:34 pm
by Tengai Mark Van Horn
At 8:56 PM +0000 8/25/06, Arden Kysely wrote:
>I carry as many 1.5 liter Dasani or whatever brand of water bottles
>as necessary....
Funny you mentioned that. Our municipal water is a major source for
several brands. Coca-Cola/Danone buys 5 million gallons of water
from our town's pristine spring every day.
So...I just used a shitload of Dasani to pressure wash the loose
paint off my garage. I bet even bill Gates couldn't afford that.
Over here, we're livin' large!
Mark