were do i ask a question about motor problems

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#11 Unread post by just wanna ride »

totalmotorcycle wrote:
just wanna ride wrote:think I solved my problem fuel filter was dirty and no fuel coming outta reserve tank.ty all for your help
Ah there you go! Sometimes the solution is the simplest, cheapest and easiest one*. :D

*I haven't learned this lesson myself yet, but I'm trying. :laughing:

Mike
turns out filter just part of the problem now it runs fine but wont do over 60

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#12 Unread post by pchast »

Is your fuel tank valve screen also
restricted at the tank inlet? Has the
tank been cleaned or checked for dirt?
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pchast wrote:Is your fuel tank valve screen also
restricted at the tank inlet? Has the
tank been cleaned or checked for dirt?
yes I first cleaned tank when got bike now it seems reserve not flowing right

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#14 Unread post by BRUMBEAR »

It's a fuel issue for sure probably a bit of rust somewhere. I would suggest if this persists getting your tank done to stop further rusting or exchange it.
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