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2000curvy · 11-03-19, 06:57 PM

My apologies for the lack of updates. I twisted my knee last week and have been having trouble walking on it. We are getting married in three weeks, and my Domestic Line Manager has left me in no certain terms as to how sympathetic she'll be if I knacker it even further before the big day and subsequent honeymoon. So the bike was put on the back burner for a few days.

I've been able to sort out the the throttle so it now uses both cables and closes off nicely.

I soaked the tank in vinegar and have pressure washed it out numerous times and all the rust appears to have been removed. I have also taken the rear caliper off, but my only Allen key which fits the bolts is on one of those multi Allen key things. The bolts are so tight I think it'll break before they come undone, so I'll take it to my local bike shop. I've ordered new pins which should be here any day now.

The fuel level sensor is broken as the wires appear to have corroded away but I've put it back in as I wanted to try and start it today.

I bought some new fuel and gave it a go, jump starting it using my car. It didn't turn over very quickly, but I seem to remember my old GS500 didn't turn over very quickly either, so that's probably normal. Although it was turning over, it didn't make any sounds as if it was going to start. I tried an old plug against the head which was sparking, but not brilliantly. That plug was taken out of my old GN250 which also hasn't been used in donkeys years, so I'm not sure if that plug isn't too good either. I'll get two new plugs to be on the safe side.

I'll take a look under the airbox in case I've kinked any pipes which is not helping things. Even though the fuel level sensor is broken I connected it up to the block connector, and the orange fuel light was lit. I can't imagine this is stopping it from starting, but does anyone know any different?

I'll let you know how it goes when I next get to have a look at it, but if anyone has any suggestions as to what to check next then it'd be very much appreciated. Regards Nick

11-03-19, 06:57 PM	#24
2000curvy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leicester Posts: 74	Re: Advice on getting my bike going after a long lay off My apologies for the lack of updates. I twisted my knee last week and have been having trouble walking on it. We are getting married in three weeks, and my Domestic Line Manager has left me in no certain terms as to how sympathetic she'll be if I knacker it even further before the big day and subsequent honeymoon. So the bike was put on the back burner for a few days. I've been able to sort out the the throttle so it now uses both cables and closes off nicely. I soaked the tank in vinegar and have pressure washed it out numerous times and all the rust appears to have been removed. I have also taken the rear caliper off, but my only Allen key which fits the bolts is on one of those multi Allen key things. The bolts are so tight I think it'll break before they come undone, so I'll take it to my local bike shop. I've ordered new pins which should be here any day now. The fuel level sensor is broken as the wires appear to have corroded away but I've put it back in as I wanted to try and start it today. I bought some new fuel and gave it a go, jump starting it using my car. It didn't turn over very quickly, but I seem to remember my old GS500 didn't turn over very quickly either, so that's probably normal. Although it was turning over, it didn't make any sounds as if it was going to start. I tried an old plug against the head which was sparking, but not brilliantly. That plug was taken out of my old GN250 which also hasn't been used in donkeys years, so I'm not sure if that plug isn't too good either. I'll get two new plugs to be on the safe side. I'll take a look under the airbox in case I've kinked any pipes which is not helping things. Even though the fuel level sensor is broken I connected it up to the block connector, and the orange fuel light was lit. I can't imagine this is stopping it from starting, but does anyone know any different? I'll let you know how it goes when I next get to have a look at it, but if anyone has any suggestions as to what to check next then it'd be very much appreciated. Regards Nick