Reserve tank issue

[blaine]

Originally Posted by awf

Thanks for your advice guys, the bike is now back home.

I'll look into the seafoam and the filter thanks Viirin.

You likely picked up a little dirt or water.Loosen the drain screw on the bottom of the float bowel & drain out the old fuel & flush using "prime".Put in some "seafoam" and go for a long ride,repeat the "seafoam" if nessesary.Good luck.
:2tup: :rawk:

[mrlmd1]

Now that you have the bike running again, what about the reserve function? Wait 'till the tank is almost empty and shine a flashlight in there and see if you can see the small plastic pipe that may have come off the petcock lying on the floor of the tank. If it came off, you will have to remove the tank (no big deal), and the petcock and replace the tube so that your reserve function on the petcock will work. Otherwise, just rely on your odometer and refill every 150-160 miles to be safe.

[GTGZ]

Originally Posted by blaine

This was true back then,not now because there are no rubber parts used in today's carbs.Ether if used in excess will ruin a engine,a lot of automotive stores won't stock it.

The carbs I was cleaning were from "back then" and you can buy starting fluid & auto parts stores, hardware stores etc. It may be hard to find in some places due to being used for making drugs. The GZ carb does have a few "rubber" parts, they may be made of a better material then they were "back then".

[blaine]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

Otherwise, just rely on your odometer and refill every 150-160 miles to be safe.

If you decide to go this route,make sure you get a inline filter as soon as possible,should have one regardless of what you do. :lol:

[GZ250]

GZ will not run smooth if the battery is not fully charged. Use a battery tender or get it charged from auto zone or any such place.

[Viirin]

Originally Posted by alantf

HAHA - i want to make this my signature

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Viirin

HAHA - i want to make this my signature

I know from experience a 125 2 stroke will run on a 50/50 mixture of gas and heating oil. It was an educational ride till I realized what I topped up the tank with. I could kill bugs 50 feet away and make a skunk gag from the smell.