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« on: May 14, 2018, 09:54:38 AM » |
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Hi Guys,
Some of you may recognize the name...I am the one who had the issues with the local dealer...and after finally several MONTHS I got the bike ( '99 Interstate) , NO cost for repairs. It started up and ran well coming home. Unfortunately I had to leave in short order and had to put it up again for several months due to overseas activity. After coming home, I fired it up - no problem (at first!)- but then noticed it didn't rev very hi and happened to look down onto the concrete and saw a somewhat large pool of fuel growing by the second. I looked at an area on the right side of the engine in the carb bank area and saw fuel flowing everywhere. I couldn't see where it was actually coming from. Then realized - Hey fuel not going where it was supposed to be going to.... I immediately shut it down and had to sop up the fuel; easily a full cup was on my right cylinder bank area. Of course I was mad as hell, as this was the first time I fired it up since getting it back..then just sad because "here we go again."came to mind. Anybody got any ideas?? I did take the tank off...looked but could not see any loose hoses... but saw the small beige (filters) inline with the fuel lines going to the carbs were really lose. But if anyone wants to stop by (Huntsville, Alabama - write, and I'll give you my full address) and take a look; you are welcome. If we can fix it, I will certainly make it worth your time. I really hate saying this, as I honestly love my bike; but $4500 (as is) they are welcome, or 5k fixed. I am just wore out. Thanks for listening.
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3fan4life
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2018, 12:45:57 PM » |
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Hi Guys,
Some of you may recognize the name...I am the one who had the issues with the local dealer...and after finally several MONTHS I got the bike ( '99 Interstate) , NO cost for repairs. It started up and ran well coming home. Unfortunately I had to leave in short order and had to put it up again for several months due to overseas activity. After coming home, I fired it up - no problem (at first!)- but then noticed it didn't rev very hi and happened to look down onto the concrete and saw a somewhat large pool of fuel growing by the second. I looked at an area on the right side of the engine in the carb bank area and saw fuel flowing everywhere. I couldn't see where it was actually coming from. Then realized - Hey fuel not going where it was supposed to be going to.... I immediately shut it down and had to sop up the fuel; easily a full cup was on my right cylinder bank area. Of course I was mad as hell, as this was the first time I fired it up since getting it back..then just sad because "here we go again."came to mind. Anybody got any ideas?? I did take the tank off...looked but could not see any loose hoses... but saw the small beige (filters) inline with the fuel lines going to the carbs were really lose. But if anyone wants to stop by (Huntsville, Alabama - write, and I'll give you my full address) and take a look; you are welcome. If we can fix it, I will certainly make it worth your time. I really hate saying this, as I honestly love my bike; but $4500 (as is) they are welcome, or 5k fixed. I am just wore out. Thanks for listening.
Had a similar issue. It turned out that a float was sticking and gas was flowing out the overflow tube. After BF rebuilt the carbs and put on a new peacock the problem is solved. |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2018, 02:52:09 PM » |
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Also, in addition to the above post....if the bike sat for an extended period it's quite possible the o-rings that seal the fuel rails have hardened. That will cause some major leaks, but once fired up and soaked with fuel they tend to soften and stop leaking. Might try running it again for a short period and watch carefully for leaks, now that those o-rings have been exposed to fuel once more your troubles may be over. You can replace them(big job), but if left to sit for a long time again you're right back where you started.
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2018, 03:22:22 PM » |
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Start it with the petcock shut. Look for the leak. If it's coming out the overflow tube, it's a stuck float in that carb. Tap on it with a screwdriver handle (plastic) and see if it quits. Then reopen the petcock.
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Bighead
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2018, 06:06:26 PM » |
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Well wingster I live in Madison. Did you have that bike at the dealer in Huntsville? I can do most things on this bike but am not a carb person. If it were mine . I would attemp it myself. But I do know an independent guy that used to work for Honda in Fayetteville that I would trust to do the work. Also I would trust the dealer in Fayetteville.
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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2018, 06:21:11 PM » |
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did you put many miles on it since back from dealer? Am sure your repair order lists mileage in and compare it to mileage NOW. If say under 500 miles I would go right back to the dealer (if you can trust them this time) and have them fix it for free if was carb/gas related for 1st repair there they messed up. I went back 3 times on an ATV to same IDIOT dealer before I got ALL MY MONEY back on all 3 repairs charging to credit card since they used several farm implement solenoids that kept blowing for my WARN WINCH that did not work after taking it to another ATV dealer who fixed it easy enough with a WARN solenoid made for my WARN winch.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2018, 07:23:52 PM » |
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Don’t panic yet. Good advice was given above. Give it a start then turn on the fuel for a few seconds. Shut the bike down and check again for leaks. Mine did the same thing this spring. O rings were dry. Next day all was good. It will likely leak again if it is put up for more than a few months
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1NorthRyder
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« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2018, 04:14:36 AM » |
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That happened to my bike and it was a sticky float. Tapped the carb to get it unstuck and ran carb cleaner through it. that solved the problem.
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2018, 05:12:53 AM » |
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couple oz seafoam in every tank...keep those carbs clean  |
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Wingster1980
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« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2018, 05:53:59 AM » |
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Thanks to all....what carb should i tap on?? I'll be happy to put the tank back on and see what happens.
Appreciate all of the suggestions....
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Wingster1980
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« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2018, 06:03:10 AM » |
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I also a Mr BF can solve my issues - are you out there BF??
Have a super day all and thanks again.
Danny
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #11 on: May 15, 2018, 06:45:09 AM » |
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Get (or make) a small external tank and hang it on the handlebars. Run a connector to the fuel line where it connects to the petcock but be sure you have a small petcock in there. That lets you run the bike without having to wrestle the tank on/off in situations like yours. As for the leak, before doing anything else at this point I would give the engine a quick and short run, your leak may have disappeared now that fuel has run through and resoftened the o-rings in the rails.
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