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Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S
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Originally Posted by Beenz
Starting problems due to duff fuel, drain/siphon it out and put some decent stuff in.  |
Thats the thing though..... there isnt any decent fuel anymore. 
Since they stopped putting lead in petrol it only has a shelf life of just several months then it turns into vinegary crap  |
I totally agree. In the last few years the number of machines we have gotten in for repair with pure cr@p in the tank is unbelievable. In some cases the "fuel" if you could still call it that has eaten away at fuel lines to such a degree they leak, and the residue of the fuel line is left in the carb bowl.
In most cases customers dont realise just what damage it can do and I have seen on numerous occasions machines still under warranty needing a new carb (which incidentally wouldnt be covered by warranty)
Ok this isn't motorcyles, however it is the same principle. Incidentally, vibration allows the fuel to oxygenate (sp?) which speeds this process up.