Problem.

marko138 · 03-25-2009, 10:52 AM

Alright. I've gone to the Buell forums with this...and haven't come up with a solution yet. So I'll throw it out to you guys for a fresh set of ideas.

I'm having a problem with the Buell. Spare me your shitty comments about the manufacturer.

As I stated...last week I got the bike out of winter storage and rode to work two days in a row. The bike fired right up after sitting since November 3rd. It ran great, no issues what so ever. That was Wednesday and Thursday of last week.

Bike sits for two days. It's now Sunday. I get the bike out...hit the starter...it fires and immediately dies. I figure maybe I just didn't hold the starter button long enough. Repeated attempts to re-start fail. It fires and immediately dies. I tried feathering the throttle as I start it. Dies.

So...I replaced the plugs. Still does the same thing. Battery is fully charged. Same thing. Plenty of gas in it...I verified. The tank was filled on November 3rd...with Sta-bil. So it shouldn't be bad.

About the only other thing I can do is drain the fuel...which is not necesarrily easy and put in fresh gas. Then maybe replace the plug wires. After that I'm out of ideas.

Anybody?

Rider · 03-25-2009, 10:57 AM

Fresh gas. Also check to make sure your air filter isn't clogged with leaves or something. 3 things make a motor run, oxygen, gas and spark. If you have all 3 the it should run.

marko138 · 03-25-2009, 10:59 AM

Right. Air filter is clean as could be. And the there's nothing in the intake. I verified boht of those when I had the air box off to change the rear plug.

What gets me is it ran awesome two days before then all the sudden nothing. Could the gas get shitty that quick like that?

Rider · 03-25-2009, 11:02 AM

Could have water or dirt in the tank. Drain it and try again. Does your bike have a fuel filter?

marko138 · 03-25-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

Could have water or dirt in the tank. Drain it and try again. Does your bike have a fuel filter?

Maybe...I dont know. I'd say probably.

Rider · 03-25-2009, 11:07 AM

If it does change it. If after all that and it still doesn't run, I'd start looking at the magneto. At that point you've eliminated gas and air problems, so the only thing left is spark.

Tmall · 03-25-2009, 01:21 PM

The front plugs foul often on these. I've been through about 4 sets.

If you only replaced the rear, I'd pull em both and look at them. It takes 15 minutes when you get the gang of it.

The trick is an extension on your plug socket, and a rubber hose to get the plug threaded once you're done.

Taking off the left side scoop makes it easier to get to the front plug. Allows you to stick a hand in from underneath to guide your socket wrench.

If you need any info, let me know. I have the shop manual at home. I could even look at the trouble shooting section when I get home if you like.

Tmall · 03-25-2009, 02:06 PM

I've noticed as well, that I foul plugs horribly at the start of the season, when I'm burning off the stabilizer.
Take that for what its worth.

pickle.of.doom · 03-25-2009, 03:12 PM

Bikes not throwing any FI trouble codes is it?

marko138 · 03-25-2009, 03:16 PM

The killswitch is absolutely in the 'run' position. The fuel pump comes on every time as well.

Tmall...you've been through 4 sets of plugs on an 08? Holy shit thats alot of plugs. I replaced them both...after 3 trips to the store for various tools...the front was definately fouled and the rear looked pretty good.

I think my course of action is going to be to drain the gas and put fresh in. See what happens. If that doesn't work I'll replace the plug wires, as I mentioned earlier, I think the rear wire is dying anyway.

And, nope, no trouble codes.

03-25-2009, 03:12 PM	#9
pickle.of.doom el diablo de verde Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, MI Moto: VTR, CBR, DRZSM Posts: 1,046	Bikes not throwing any FI trouble codes is it? __________________ WOS Forums

03-25-2009, 10:57 AM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Fresh gas. Also check to make sure your air filter isn't clogged with leaves or something. 3 things make a motor run, oxygen, gas and spark. If you have all 3 the it should run.

03-25-2009, 11:02 AM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Could have water or dirt in the tank. Drain it and try again. Does your bike have a fuel filter?

03-25-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	If it does change it. If after all that and it still doesn't run, I'd start looking at the magneto. At that point you've eliminated gas and air problems, so the only thing left is spark.

03-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	The front plugs foul often on these. I've been through about 4 sets. If you only replaced the rear, I'd pull em both and look at them. It takes 15 minutes when you get the gang of it. The trick is an extension on your plug socket, and a rubber hose to get the plug threaded once you're done. Taking off the left side scoop makes it easier to get to the front plug. Allows you to stick a hand in from underneath to guide your socket wrench. If you need any info, let me know. I have the shop manual at home. I could even look at the trouble shooting section when I get home if you like.

03-25-2009, 02:06 PM	#8
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I've noticed as well, that I foul plugs horribly at the start of the season, when I'm burning off the stabilizer. Take that for what its worth.