patty1104
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Hey guys
23,000kms.
A bit of a long story in a short time. Was having issues with fuel delivery from a blockage of rust in the fuel filter and pump. Replaced both and treated the tank. Ran great for 190kms. Next day went to start it, no luck. Horrible idle and running rich. Any twist of the throttle and it would cut out. A bunch of testing today, voltage and resistance on everything from the battery to the coils, injectors and fuel pump, crank angle sensor. Pulsed parts cleaner through the injectors while they were out and cleaned up the plugs as well. Cleaned up all the terminals, posts and grounds. It cranks strong, ignites for a second then shuts off. I think the next thing would be to check the CDI/ECU.
Fuel is definitely hitting the cylinders, can smell it when the air box has been removed when you open the butterflies. Definitely getting spark. It's strange because I thought maybe a kill switch issue after but on the occasion it does run for 5seconds or so. No often but does. Fuses and relays are fine.
I've never been one to take any vehicle to a shop but I'm feeling like I may have to this time so I don't go pumping money into parts as a maybe fix.I bought the bike because it had low kms and was pretty well looked after. But I guess the downside of buying a bike that sat for nearly 3 years is when it starts to get ridden again all of the demons come out for a play aswell. Also ruled out kickstand switch and tip sensor.
23,000kms.
A bit of a long story in a short time. Was having issues with fuel delivery from a blockage of rust in the fuel filter and pump. Replaced both and treated the tank. Ran great for 190kms. Next day went to start it, no luck. Horrible idle and running rich. Any twist of the throttle and it would cut out. A bunch of testing today, voltage and resistance on everything from the battery to the coils, injectors and fuel pump, crank angle sensor. Pulsed parts cleaner through the injectors while they were out and cleaned up the plugs as well. Cleaned up all the terminals, posts and grounds. It cranks strong, ignites for a second then shuts off. I think the next thing would be to check the CDI/ECU.
Fuel is definitely hitting the cylinders, can smell it when the air box has been removed when you open the butterflies. Definitely getting spark. It's strange because I thought maybe a kill switch issue after but on the occasion it does run for 5seconds or so. No often but does. Fuses and relays are fine.
I've never been one to take any vehicle to a shop but I'm feeling like I may have to this time so I don't go pumping money into parts as a maybe fix.I bought the bike because it had low kms and was pretty well looked after. But I guess the downside of buying a bike that sat for nearly 3 years is when it starts to get ridden again all of the demons come out for a play aswell. Also ruled out kickstand switch and tip sensor.