Well I wanted to test my new 4 season jacket, IT works good, first jacket ever owned so can't write much pros and cons, kept me warm that's the good part. anyway. My bike started to do something funny, It started to chug along like it was engine braking itself than I was like "okay time to go home! AND QUICKLY, Not to fast tho the speed limit.." anyway Heading home about 1.5 mile out it started chugging again, this time with 2 back fires 1 sec between than a automatic shut down. I was like FML Plzz dont be seized. after about 3 mins of messing with the parts I can reach It turned over, BUT REALLY bad chugging. about 1/4 the way home shut off, would not turn back over, so I held the clutch road home that way. Also a few back fires while riding, Seems like im going to be taking this sucka apart tomorrow.. YAY finding out things I have to replace that I wont be able to afford!! :)
anyone have any input? Other than, IM SCREWED.
Edit: The term "Ride like you stole it" Next time I need to steal a better one :D
I can't remember: what are the intake/exhaust mods on your bike? Sounds like a fuel delivery issue but I can't be sure.
there is no intake/exhaust mods at all...
Quote from: Big Rich on December 07, 2011, 10:35:49 PM
I can't remember: what are the intake/exhaust mods on your bike? Sounds like a fuel delivery issue but I can't be sure.
Also Fuel delivery issue, How do you spot that? sense I'm taking the thing apart tomorrow.
Most likely a petcock issue or a blocked gas tank vent. A search would provide you with more info than I can type though.......
Switch to reserve :thumb:
Michael
try reserve tank lol
Quote from: mister on December 08, 2011, 12:57:31 AM
Switch to reserve :thumb:
Michael
LOL, this is what I was thinking. When ever you are unsure of things always check the plugs. If they are whicteish then you are running lean. If they are wet then you are rich. It sounds like your not getting fuel though. There are drain tubes on the bottom of your carbs. You use a flat head screw driver to open them. If fuel comes out then your carb is getting fuel. Remember to try both carb bowls. If there is fuel getting to the carb bowls then theres is something wrong with the carb. Something might be plugged and might need to be cleaned. Anyway this is what I would do if I were in your situation. Good luck.
You all are funny, No I didn't run outta gas. :)
Quote from: J_Walker on December 08, 2011, 10:16:21 AM
You all are funny, No I didn't run outta gas. :)
That is not what they mean, maybe the main tube is clogged, if you switch to the reserve and it still doesn't run then you can elminate the petcock as the issue and keep going down the line. If it does, then you have most liley found your issue.
Is there a loose leaf intermittently covering your air filter?
Fuel flow?
Valve adjustment?
need videos
IF videos is what you guys want, I can do that.
But before when I tried to start it up, It wasn't idling high even with choke. highest at 2rpm Try to rev it, and it dies.. Are you guys sure this isn't something with the engine? cause after 2 fail start ups it wont even start up, now I checked my carbs nothing was clugged, at lease I could see.. By the way could it be my battery? Sounds funny, but after trying to get fuel back into the carbs, while I was trying to turn it on, the battery started making this funny clicking sound, not the start up sound. and the lights front/back started quickly blinking. but all the lights arnt dim, I'm so confused what is going on, video tomorrow..
Put the battery on a trickle charger - like a Battery Tender or similar.
How did you check to see the carbs aren't clogged? There are a lot of REALLY tiny passages. Basically, if you haven't cleaned them, they aren't clean.
Quote from: Big Rich on December 08, 2011, 05:13:10 PM
Put the battery on a trickle charger - like a Battery Tender or similar.
How did you check to see the carbs aren't clogged? There are a lot of REALLY tiny passages. Basically, if you haven't cleaned them, they aren't clean.
I cleaned them with WD40 and gas about a month ago... but if you have an idea on how to better clean them ALL Please lemme know ill gladly do by your instructions. I just wanna find out whats wrong :(
Check this guys site:
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
To the right of the pic are the carb "how to" guides.
Can anyone just mail me clean working carbs? HAhahaha.. The PO stripped like 3 screws on mine... Cant even get the god damn things out.
Ship them to the Buddha...
Are the screws stripped completely? Take a dremel tool or something similar and cut a groove across the head that you can use a flat screwdriver in. Or you can try vise grips.
If there is some traction left ( partially stripped but the screwdriver sort of grabs ) -get some valve grinding compound and put it on your phillips tip driver.... Get an extra set of hands to hold the carbs for you and while trying to loosen with the screwdriver- thump the screwdriver with a hammer as you start to turn. The grinding compound will give the screwdriver a little extra grip and so will thumping the screwdriver ( helps shock it loose sometimes too ).
or buy this : http://www.sears.com/craftsman-impact-driver/p-00947641000P or http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-screwdriver-set-with-case-37530.html
Haven't used the harbor freight one...I have the Sears one.
Replace the screws with allen screws.
Soo MY battery is shot. And this is starting to make me think, I should of just gotten the CB360. Kickstart... OH I'm so gonna find a way to put a kickstart on the GS500.. MUHAHAHA
You'll look considerably more silly than doing a kick-start, but you can push start it:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6394695_push-start-motorcycle-weak-battery.html
You wouldn't want a cb360. They are under powered, have their own charging issues, top end oiling issues, frames that flex under pressure, etc.
Quote from: Big Rich on December 09, 2011, 02:52:07 PM
You wouldn't want a cb360. They are under powered, have their own charging issues, top end oiling issues, frames that flex under pressure, etc.
What would be a good older bike like the style of the CB360 big? Just wondering. there is lots of info on new bikes and what not, But I like old bikes. Only cause when it comes down to it. Those bikes are what MADE what we have today, without them. you wouldn't have your 1250cc fuel injected 4 clynd inline engines.
Like the CB360? Hands down closest is the cb350. Made from 68 to 73, about 325cc's, cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, HUGE aftermarket and original parts support, parts can swap between models of the era, etc, etc. I believe it is the go-to bike for anybody to learn to wrench on.
There are some great inline 4's but they can be expensive and/or complicated. The CB400F made from 75 to 77 is an incredible bike. Want something similar to your GS500? Look at some pre-84 GS450's.
Thanks Big I will check those out.
ALSO IF anyone actually reads what I write thats not 100% directed to them, I got my bike running today. I use a newly friended riding bud's air compressor to blow out Every FREAKING hole in the carbs. And she works again. Still need to get a battery, I've just been using a jumper ^_^ She purrrs likea kitten :) It actually sounds A LOT better than when I bought it! soo.. What to do next.. Replace brake pads/make money for new tires?... Oh How do I long for new tires...
Quote from: Dizzledan on December 09, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
You'll look considerably more silly than doing a kick-start, but you can push start it:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6394695_push-start-motorcycle-weak-battery.html
Hahaha. I've done that a couple of mornings when it was really cold and my oil got really thick.