Need some Advice - Gastank removal
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Need some Advice - Gastank removal
Yes, l'm new here, but I defected from the Hayabusa sites were I have been a regular for years... I gave up motocycles hafter a crash and the birth of my son... but, I found a local guy with a '99 Hawk that had not be run in months and would not start. The bike looked fine, so I brought it home.
I got the plugs out, very carbon fouled. I but a set I had around in, any recommendations for plugs and gaps?
The gasoline smelled terrible, so I cut off the petcock under the tank and pulled it. I tried to drain the fuel by turning it back on, but not a drop??? Any ideas on what would keep the gas from coming out even when the tank is disconnected and clearly has fuel??? THis one has me stumped.
I pulled the carbs out as far as i could and found a 185 front and 190 rear main jets. Is this close? The bike has a K&N filter and an Erion exhaust.
Any hints would be greatly appreciated. I really want the Hawk out for a RIDE!
Thanks!!!
I got the plugs out, very carbon fouled. I but a set I had around in, any recommendations for plugs and gaps?
The gasoline smelled terrible, so I cut off the petcock under the tank and pulled it. I tried to drain the fuel by turning it back on, but not a drop??? Any ideas on what would keep the gas from coming out even when the tank is disconnected and clearly has fuel??? THis one has me stumped.
I pulled the carbs out as far as i could and found a 185 front and 190 rear main jets. Is this close? The bike has a K&N filter and an Erion exhaust.
Any hints would be greatly appreciated. I really want the Hawk out for a RIDE!
Thanks!!!
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I hope you mean you turned off the petcock! <grin>
It's vacuum operated so it won't drain without a pull on it or you could remove the petcock assembly from the tank. I'd do the latter so I could take it apart and clean it as well. You may have noticed that there are two identical rubber hoses that attach to the tank (petcock vacuum & tank vent). If you confused them during re-installation, the bike will run like crap or not start at all.
Yup, that is typical aftermarket jetting.
You can DL the service manual here. Good luck. I think a big boomin' twin is about to reawaken!
It's vacuum operated so it won't drain without a pull on it or you could remove the petcock assembly from the tank. I'd do the latter so I could take it apart and clean it as well. You may have noticed that there are two identical rubber hoses that attach to the tank (petcock vacuum & tank vent). If you confused them during re-installation, the bike will run like crap or not start at all.
Yup, that is typical aftermarket jetting.
You can DL the service manual here. Good luck. I think a big boomin' twin is about to reawaken!
Last edited by superbling; 08-25-2007 at 07:59 AM.
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