New Fuel Tank *Problems* :( - SV650.org

03-03-05, 04:27 PM

Hello everybody!

I need a bit of help - my SV fell off her side stand (yes - i was parked on a 1 degree incline on my drive - never again) and i needed a new tank.

I took the old tank off and (2 months later) replaced it (today!).

I connected up the Fuel hose - the top breather and the bottom breather, then filled it with a gallon of fuel.

Problem is it wont start - it's turning over (or was till i flattened the battery) but doesnt fire.

did I:

a) flood it?
b) not give it enough time for the fuel to filter through before trying to start it (then flood it)?
c) something even sillier like "not connect the go pipe"!

Shes in the garage charging back up for another go at starting tonight - any help much appreciated (it's been 2 months and i'm itching to get back on her!)

Thanks,

Dante

03-03-05, 04:33 PM

whenever i have had the fuel tank off it takes ages of turning and turning to get it started, just keep trying, make sure the elctrical connectors are connected aswell!

03-03-05, 04:42 PM

Hi 45...

There is only one electrical connector - and thats for the Fuel sensor - i know this is connected ok as the fuel light comes on and flashes now that i've put some fuel in...

embee · 03-03-05, 04:42 PM

Sure you also connected the vacuum line to the tap? If not it won't get any fuel at all.

(and the kill switch)

If in doubt, the manual is
http://www.sv650.org/sv_manuals.htm

03-03-05, 04:47 PM

Hi Embee,

I didnt at first - then i asked Mr Haynes and he showed me the error of my ways - just to check - the vacuum line is a fairly short (<20cm) pipe running into another *thing* (Mr Haynes is at home - not at work)...?

03-03-05, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Hi 45...

There is only one electrical connector - and thats for the Fuel sensor - i know this is connected ok as the fuel light comes on and flashes now that i've put some fuel in...

Sorry bout the numbers, call me Alex,

Right oh, all i can suggest is to keep turning it over, usually ghets mine started!

03-03-05, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 454697819

Right oh, all i can suggest is to keep turning it over, usually ghets mine started!

Is that why your battery's knackered

03-03-05, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the advice so far - i'll let you all know the outcome (you'll be up all night clicking 'refresh' - i know you will).

I guess the bottom line is it aint rocket science - and there are only three bits to connect up - as long as none of the lines are blocked it'll just take time (and battery power).

Thought i should add - shes being sold on Sunday so i need to get her started for that at least!

"...oh you want one of those SV's that actually runs?..."

03-03-05, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante

Thanks for the advice so far - i'll let you all know the outcome (you'll be up all night clicking 'refresh' - i know you will).

I guess the bottom line is it aint rocket science - and there are only three bits to connect up - as long as none of the lines are blocked it'll just take time (and battery power).

Thought i should add - shes being sold on Sunday so i need to get her started for that at least!

"...oh you want one of those SV's that actually runs?..."

there the rarest! worth more i hear!

03-03-05, 04:59 PM

Dante, make sure the valve on the tank is opening by attaching a tube to the vacumn part and sucking and seeing if petrol comes out of the other part, if it does then you know that's not the problem and you can move on.

Is your bike carbed or FI? If it's carbed then it's possible you've been unlucky and just not got enough juice into the bowls before your battery died. Give it a charge and try again. If it's FI I'd recommend the same thing, though I'd have thought it would have worked.

When was the bike last run?

03-03-05, 04:27 PM	#1
Dante Guest Posts: n/a	*New Fuel Tank Problems* :(** Hello everybody! I need a bit of help - my SV fell off her side stand (yes - i was parked on a 1 degree incline on my drive - never again) and i needed a new tank. I took the old tank off and (2 months later) replaced it (today!). I connected up the Fuel hose - the top breather and the bottom breather, then filled it with a gallon of fuel. Problem is it wont start - it's turning over (or was till i flattened the battery) but doesnt fire. did I: a) flood it? b) not give it enough time for the fuel to filter through before trying to start it (then flood it)? c) something even sillier like "not connect the go pipe"! Shes in the garage charging back up for another go at starting tonight - any help much appreciated (it's been 2 months and i'm itching to get back on her!) Thanks, Dante

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03-03-05, 04:33 PM	#2
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	whenever i have had the fuel tank off it takes ages of turning and turning to get it started, just keep trying, make sure the elctrical connectors are connected aswell!

03-03-05, 04:42 PM	#3
Dante Guest Posts: n/a	Hi 45... There is only one electrical connector - and thats for the Fuel sensor - i know this is connected ok as the fuel light comes on and flashes now that i've put some fuel in...

03-03-05, 04:42 PM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Sure you also connected the vacuum line to the tap? If not it won't get any fuel at all. (and the kill switch) If in doubt, the manual is http://www.sv650.org/sv_manuals.htm

03-03-05, 04:47 PM	#5
Dante Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Embee, I didnt at first - then i asked Mr Haynes and he showed me the error of my ways - just to check - the vacuum line is a fairly short (<20cm) pipe running into another thing (Mr Haynes is at home - not at work)...?

03-03-05, 04:52 PM	#8
Dante Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the advice so far - i'll let you all know the outcome (you'll be up all night clicking 'refresh' - i know you will). I guess the bottom line is it aint rocket science - and there are only three bits to connect up - as long as none of the lines are blocked it'll just take time (and battery power). Thought i should add - shes being sold on Sunday so i need to get her started for that at least! "...oh you want one of those SV's that actually runs?..."

03-03-05, 04:59 PM	#10
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Dante, make sure the valve on the tank is opening by attaching a tube to the vacumn part and sucking and seeing if petrol comes out of the other part, if it does then you know that's not the problem and you can move on. Is your bike carbed or FI? If it's carbed then it's possible you've been unlucky and just not got enough juice into the bowls before your battery died. Give it a charge and try again. If it's FI I'd recommend the same thing, though I'd have thought it would have worked. When was the bike last run?