tc
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Post by tc on Sept 12, 2007 19:27:00 GMT -5
 ;D Hi guys I have a problem with my 78 sr if I don't run it every week the fuel gums up in the float bowl and blocks jets I assume as I cant get it started no matter how hard I try , if I take carby off (what a pain ) and clean out choke and float bowl blow out jets will start ok till next time ,I use shell v-power all the time has anybody had similar probs ? and is there a better fuel to use that wont cause this problem T.C.
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Post by canucksr on Sept 12, 2007 23:24:22 GMT -5
Try putting a small fuel filter in the fuel line to the carb. I installed one and it does collect some crap after a few months. I've noticed different fuels make the SR run different. Here, in Ontario I use Sunoco premium most of the time.
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Post by tc on Sept 13, 2007 23:22:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply I already have a filter in the line it's as if the fuel turns to jelly in the carby after srtanding for a while TC
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Post by StewRoss on Sept 14, 2007 5:27:40 GMT -5
If you leave the bike standing for a while, then drain the carby after riding and then leave it dry until you next ride it. Even go so far as to disconnect the tank from the carb if you feel it's still getting through. I do this on my 900 Honda and never have any carby problems ever. Also check that there's no water in the fuel... SR  |
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Post by flyereddie on Sept 20, 2007 7:11:49 GMT -5
Hi
You might also want to try the prime setting on the fuel tap, maybe the fuel is leaking out or evaperating over time and there is not enough in the bowl to start the thing,maybe worth a try
Mark
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Post by lurch on Sept 20, 2007 13:08:00 GMT -5
Hi
Is there a fuel stabilizer available in your part of the world ?
I used Yamahas own brand Here in the UK a 250ml bottle treats around 25gals. Great stuff to use on the bikes that dont get used that often also use it on petrol power tools like mowers & chain saws
It'll keep your carbs nice & clean but Stews right draining the carbs is the best thing but I tend to forget thinking I'll use the bike next day then its sat there a month before you know it
Silkolene make one too
LURCH
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Post by joneill4 on Oct 11, 2007 16:16:36 GMT -5
You ride your bike less than once a week? Shame, shame, shame.
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Post by fe2cruz on Nov 2, 2007 22:13:05 GMT -5
Seems kinda odd to gum up that quick. I can
let mine sit 6 days and it still starts easy. I
use premium 91 octane any brand, but try to
find it the where hose/nozzle is seperate so
theres no mix from lower octanes.
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;D Hi guys I have a problem with my 78 sr if I don't run it every week the fuel gums up in the float bowl and blocks jets I assume as I cant get it started no matter how hard I try , if I take carby off (what a pain ) and clean out choke and float bowl blow out jets will start ok till next time ,I use shell v-power all the time has anybody had similar probs ? and is there a better fuel to use that wont cause this problem T.C.
