![]() |
![]() |
| Mechanics Corner Looking for answers to mechanical questions? Just can't get it to run right? Got a tip for increasing HP? This is your forum! |
|
Welcome to the Motorcycle-Journal Forums forums. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us. |
![]() |
| | LinkBack | Thread Tools |
| | #1 (permalink) |
| Newbie Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4
| I recently got a 2000 suzuki 650 that has been sitting for 4 years. I bought a new battery 1st. The gas tank was extremely gummed up so I cleaned it out. There are these two valves, one on the tank and one on the frame that fuel runs through that are vaccuum controled with lines leading to the carb. I took these apart to find them clean. After replacing the tank and connecting everything, I checked the plugs, looked good. So I start it. Immediatley, the carb overflow began to leak gas. I take the carbs off to find one float stuck. I clean the carbs with carb cleaner, put everything back together and start the bike again. It idles fine. My problem is this, I cant rev the bike past 1500 rpm's unless i let it idle for a few minutes. I am then able to rev it for a second before it starts to act like its starving for fuel. This is really getting to me. Anyone with any idea what I should do next, I would really appreciate a response or an email to Invisiblerogue@aol.com Thx guys. Edit: I was told the type of motor is called a V-Twin |
| | |
| | #4 (permalink) |
| Sprocket Pilot ![]() Joined: Nov 2004
Bike: 2005 BMW R1200RT
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 893
| I had a similar problem with my bike the first time I ran it on the reserve after it had sat for a while. For me the fuel filter was on the intake inside the tank so I pulled the tank and pulled the filters and cleaned them. I also pulled the fuel lines from the tank->petcock->fuel pump and cleaned them out. Once I put it back together and tried firing it up a few times the problem went away. I think a clogged fuel filter was starving the engine for fuel and resulting in the problem you are seeing.
__________________ ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| | |
| | #5 (permalink) | ||||||
| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,296
| You might have varnish in the jets yet. Try a dose of Seafoam in the gas and a long ride. If that doesn't help, you might have to pull the carbs apart and scrub 'em.
__________________
| ||||||
| | |
| | #6 (permalink) |
| Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Honda ST1300
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 73
| You say the inside of the tank was dirty and you cleaned it, you might have some dirt clogging the fuel line,that could starve the engine for fuel, maybe try disconnecting the fuel line and use air to blow through the line back into the tank, if you don't have a compresser a can of compressed air should work. Good luck! Peter |
| | |
| | #9 (permalink) | ||||||
| Et cetera ad nauseum ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 18,296
| Good deal! So whadja find?
__________________
| ||||||
| | |
| | #10 (permalink) | |
| Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Honda ST1300
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 73
| Quote:
Does anybody have an idea on how to clean and seal a rusted tank? I've seen products available but have never had to use them. Peter | |
| | |
| | #11 (permalink) |
| Wants Better Weather ![]() Joined: May 2004
Bike: '03 Marauder 800
Location: Harpers Ferry, WV
Posts: 665
| I cleaned and coated a tank once, using a product called Kream. It came with two different chemicals. One was some sort of acid that removed the rust and etched the inside. The other was the actual coating. It worked great and wasn't that hard to do.
__________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson |
| | |
| | #12 (permalink) | |
| Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: Honda ST1300
Location: New Brunswick
Posts: 73
| Quote:
| |
| | |
![]() |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| |
Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Sitting stance and body size? | Catherine | Cruisers | 5 | 09-21-2005 09:26 AM |
| 25 Years | 87gsxrnut | Off Topic | 23 | 04-15-2005 03:29 PM |
| What a New Years Day | B_Wayne | The Paddock | 8 | 01-05-2005 09:21 PM |
| Acceleration problem 1991 Katana 750 after sitting 4 years | gmeriaux | Mechanics Corner | 6 | 05-19-2004 11:46 PM |
| 90 gsxr 750 has been sitting need help tuning | Diablo | Mechanics Corner | 8 | 03-23-2004 06:44 PM |