Water in the Fuel

[BanannaMan]

Been a while since I've posted.
Been lurking some ...but it hurts to type.
Still suffering from injuries from a highside.


Back on topic...

Seems water in the petrol (purchased at an Exxon) is the culprit for the on again off again performance (and ultimate cause of my accident)

The misfiring seems to clear up and run alright at times.
Would it be possible just to (completely) drain and refill the tank???
Or will the carbs need draining too???

And after taking a peek under the tank Saturday....
Do the carbs need to be removed to access the drain screws???
Or would the bowls have to be removed and cleaned to get rid of the water???

[mister c]

Myself for peace of mind would drain the carbs. If you are taking the tank off, then it is an easy enough job it's only a couple of screws. If I remember rightly the drain screws are easy to get at. You know that the job is right then.
One thing to check is your drain hole on the top of the fuel tank. Mine was blocked solid & thus every time it rained the water went into the fuel tank & not down the drain hole.
Oh, & get well soon

[embee]

You can just get to the drain screws with a short allen/hex key, remembering they only need to be loosened off a turn or 2 at most and the fuel drains out of a separate hole. The easiest way by far is to lift tank and remove airbox, I've not attempted to drain carbs without so can't say if it's possible.

It should be enough to just use the drain screws, providing the carbs aren't seriously clogged. The drains are designed to be at the lowest point so water and dirt should be removed.

It's not a big deal to remove carbs if you feel it necessary.

If the fault has been confirmed to be caused by the garage, why are you doing the work yourself.
Get it done professionally and let the garage foot the bill.

[BanannaMan]

Thanks for the advice!!
Not able to use my right hand/arm enough yet (shattered collarbone) for any real mechanical work but will get those carbs drained ASAP.
(Another week or two)
Might as well wait till all the new parts arrive and make a day of it, getting the bike back ready to ride again.


Managed to ride the bike across the lawn from it's shed to enclosed carport beside the house Saturday and check things out a bit.
The wife was not impressed.
Probably a good thing it's running poorly or I would have been tempted to take a short ride on the road.

Saw the DR. today. He says at least another month to heal. ...sigh...