Engine Cuts Out
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Cruiser
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From: Columbia, MO
So this morning I was just lookin over the bike and noticed that my exhaust mount (to the frame) snapped and has a hole in my exhaust now. So I've figured out why it sounds funky. On my ride home this afternoon I was cruising around 80 and my bike started acting like it was out of fuel. Luckily I was going down hill so I could keep some speed up. I had just refilled before I left so I wasn't out of fuel.
Do you think this is probably a clogged fuel filter? I haven't had a chance to check it out yet because I've been too busy. I'll be doing my 15k maint tomorrow morning, so I'll do it then. Will the seafoam clean that out? Anything else you would recommend I do while I'm doing the 15k tomorrow?
Do you think this is probably a clogged fuel filter? I haven't had a chance to check it out yet because I've been too busy. I'll be doing my 15k maint tomorrow morning, so I'll do it then. Will the seafoam clean that out? Anything else you would recommend I do while I'm doing the 15k tomorrow?
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I would drain the tank and remove the petcock.See if the screen looks dirty.If it does,I would remove the tank and flush it out.Clean the screen and put it back together.But make sure everything is perfectly dry first!If you do have a fuel filter,I'd remove it for now.You can always put another one on after you get the bike running right.Keep us posted!
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From: fegfsg
So this morning I was just lookin over the bike and noticed that my exhaust mount (to the frame) snapped and has a hole in my exhaust now. So I've figured out why it sounds funky. On my ride home this afternoon I was cruising around 80 and my bike started acting like it was out of fuel. Luckily I was going down hill so I could keep some speed up. I had just refilled before I left so I wasn't out of fuel.
Do you think this is probably a clogged fuel filter? I haven't had a chance to check it out yet because I've been too busy. I'll be doing my 15k maint tomorrow morning, so I'll do it then. Will the seafoam clean that out? Anything else you would recommend I do while I'm doing the 15k tomorrow?
Do you think this is probably a clogged fuel filter? I haven't had a chance to check it out yet because I've been too busy. I'll be doing my 15k maint tomorrow morning, so I'll do it then. Will the seafoam clean that out? Anything else you would recommend I do while I'm doing the 15k tomorrow?
My exhuast pipe broke completely at the crossover tube connection and the bike started cutting out above 65 mph. fixed the pipe and my bike started cutting out at 80 mph, then i realized my coil was bad and replaced it and all is back to better now.
exhuast leaks will kill top end.
also, dont rely on the screen filter, instead install a high quality visual inspection style in-line fuel filter.
and run a lot of seafoam through the bike to make sure your jets are not clogged. seafoam works wonders for dirty carbs. it cant fix mechanicle problems, but it will eliminate the possibility of varnished gas and carbon in your jets and passages
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From: fegfsg
only a carb thats been sitting with gas in it for maybe 5 years will show a large mass of sludge
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Cruiser
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From: Columbia, MO
Ah... makes sense. I sprayed it out with carb cleaner and when I bolt everything on I'm going to run sea foam through everything. Hopefully that fixes it.
Will sea foam clean the fuel screen or do I need to pull it out still?
Will sea foam clean the fuel screen or do I need to pull it out still?
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From: fegfsg
the fuel screen most likely has larger stuff stuck to it, you should pull it out and blast it from the outside in and inside out with carb cleaner