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derf · 03-25-2009, 03:33 PM

I had a very similar issue a few weeks ago. I filled the tank up and I added stabil back in Oct, rode the bike on and off throughout the winter maybe 100 miles, and I added slightly less than 1/2 tank of gas back in late Jan.

Then 2 weeks ago it started to get really warm again so I rode the bike a few times on short trips, no problems. Then it just wouldn't start. So I drained the tank and added new gas and it worked fine. After that i went back and changed my plugs anyway, but so far it doesn't seem to have a problem.

ZUKIMON · 03-25-2009, 04:02 PM

I didn't get in depth like you did, but that is what I was saying.

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

You know,I've always heard that water floats on gas too...but Chem 101

Specific Gravity
Introduction

Specific gravity is a way of relating the density of an object to the density of water to determine whether or not the object will float.

If an object's specific gravity is less than one, then the object will float. If the object has a specific gravity of greater than one, it sinks. So dense objects sink in water and less dense objects float.

Importance of Specific Gravity

Specific gravity is a very important concept in the water/wastewater field. The specific gravity of a substance will determine where a compound can be found in water in case of a spill.

Let's consider gasoline. The density of gasoline is 0.6 g/mL and the density of water is 1.0 g/mL. So the specific gravity of gasoline is:0.6

Since its specific gravity is 0.6 (less than 1), gasoline floats in water. So when a ship leaks gasoline into the water, the gasoline stays at the top of the water.

In contrast, the specific gravity of palmalive is 1.1, so it sinks in water.

Trip · 03-25-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Well how the fuck did he fix it?

sold it and bought a honda to finish the rest of the trip

Amber Lamps · 03-25-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

sold it and bought a honda to finish the rest of the trip

Ha I remember that!

jalaan1 · 03-25-2009, 07:26 PM

check to see if any of your fuel lines are being pinched.

i had a similar problem and that was the cause.

Mr Lefty · 03-25-2009, 08:47 PM

you might try throw'n in some seafoam in with the fresh gas...

marko138 · 03-26-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

sold it and bought a honda to finish the rest of the trip

Well, I'm sure as hell not going that route.

Trip · 03-26-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Well, I'm sure as hell not going that route.

He was in a much different situation. You don't need your bike to finish a cross country trip.

I wouldn't buy what he bought either, I don't want a liter honda or any numbers close to a liter.

marko138 · 03-26-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

He was in a much different situation. You don't need your bike to finish a cross country trip.

I wouldn't buy what he bought either, I don't want a liter honda or any numbers close to a liter.

That is for sure. It's gotta be something simple. I didn't have time to do it yesterday...mainly b/c I decided to drink some Jack Daniels yesterday instead of fix the bike...and today it's raining.

So it goes another day.

z06boy · 03-26-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

That is for sure. It's gotta be something simple. I didn't have time to do it yesterday...mainly b/c I decided to drink some Jack Daniels yesterday instead of fix the bike...and today it's raining.

So it goes another day.

Nothing wrong with that...well except for the raining part.

The only time I ever had an issue like this was with a boat and moisture in the gas/tank was the problem.

Good luck getting it sorted.

03-25-2009, 03:33 PM	#41
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I had a very similar issue a few weeks ago. I filled the tank up and I added stabil back in Oct, rode the bike on and off throughout the winter maybe 100 miles, and I added slightly less than 1/2 tank of gas back in late Jan. Then 2 weeks ago it started to get really warm again so I rode the bike a few times on short trips, no problems. Then it just wouldn't start. So I drained the tank and added new gas and it worked fine. After that i went back and changed my plugs anyway, but so far it doesn't seem to have a problem. __________________

03-25-2009, 07:26 PM	#45
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	check to see if any of your fuel lines are being pinched. i had a similar problem and that was the cause. __________________

03-25-2009, 08:47 PM	#46
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you might try throw'n in some seafoam in with the fresh gas...