Mk5Centurion Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Ola....Project ZZR is well underway; off to pick up a new battery to breathe some life into the old bus, however whatever fuel that was left in the tank has now evaporated. I'm hoping that the carbs aren't gunged up....is it worth chucking in some fresh petrol in and having a go?Is there anything i can add to the fuel to help flush the system (redex or similar?)Cheers folks Quote
MtotheJ Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Just dont do what this guy did!!!http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread ... 570&page=1Sorry, im no help. But im sure someone with more mechanical knowledge than me will be along shortly Quote
rosszx9r Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 Ola....Project ZZR is well underway; off to pick up a new battery to breathe some life into the old bus, however whatever fuel that was left in the tank has now evaporated. I'm hoping that the carbs aren't gunged up....is it worth chucking in some fresh petrol in and having a go?Is there anything i can add to the fuel to help flush the system (redex or similar?)Cheers folksit's probably worth a go it might be ok. i left my carbs dry all over last winter and the bike runs fine now with out a full strip down.i wouldn't waste money on fuel addatives though. if it doesn't run properly, fix the problem instead of trying to disguise it (speaking from experience )one thing that is worth while is rinsing the tank with a little fresh fuel to remove any crud in the bottom and also drain the carb float bowls once you get the fuel connected up. there is a small screw on the bottom of the carb bowl that drains it down, again, this'll remove sediment that may of got through the filter or and residue that may be there from dried up fuel. Quote
bex Posted July 4, 2009 Posted July 4, 2009 if you can take the tank off, wash it out and make sure your hoses aint clogged, then give it a go with a little petrol and a touch of red ex, if that fails just take the carbs off n see what they like, carb cleaner might help to. Quote
Mk5Centurion Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 Just dont do what this guy did!!!http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread ... 570&page=1Sorry, im no help. But im sure someone with more mechanical knowledge than me will be along shortly Someone posted that a bit back - wonder what would happen if i flushed it out with red bull! Quote
Mk5Centurion Posted July 4, 2009 Author Posted July 4, 2009 Bex, ross - cheers for that.Will let you know how i get on... Quote
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