Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? - Page 2

blaine · 04-12-2010, 09:23 PM

The fuel should NOT flow anywere but PRIME If it does the diaphram is gone in the petcock.

Canuck · 04-12-2010, 11:21 PM

are the valves up to spec?

JWR · 04-13-2010, 12:05 AM

You must ride the bike while in the PRI position in order to tell if it is a vacuum leak.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-13-2010, 01:24 AM

Also check the airbox drain tube. It hangs down under the frame a bit and has a plug in the end. Remove plug, drain any crap out and put the plug back in. Did you say you had the tank off recently ? Hey guys, is there an overflow tube or vent tube that might have gotten squashed upon tank install ? I can't honestly remember since it has been 3 years from the last GZ tank R/R.

blaine · 04-13-2010, 02:07 AM

Only overflow tube is on float bowl of carb.

Viirin · 04-13-2010, 05:01 AM

I'll try taking her for a ride today with it in PRI - if it's running fine should it continue to run or will it run out of juice while primed?

when you say the "plug" at the end of the airbox drain tube, I couldn't find a plug - it just looks like a loose pipe hanging down - am I missing something here?

alantf · 04-13-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Viirin

when you say the "plug" at the end of the airbox drain tube, I couldn't find a plug - it just looks like a loose pipe hanging down - am I missing something here?

First of all, check which drain tube you're talking about - there are 2 - The tube that comes from the bottom of the carb does NOT have a plug. The tube that comes from the bottom of the air filter box DOES have a plug (fixed with a clip around the bottom of the tube) If the plug is definitely missing from the bottom of the air box tube, I've heard that a golf tee will do the job until you can get the proper one from the dealer. :2tup:

Viirin · 04-13-2010, 09:56 AM

Oh right i thought the one at the bottom was missing a plug but if there wasn't supposed to be one in the first place then thats one less thing to wory about. I'll try running it in PRI tonight if i get a chance later on. The bike seems to be ticking over alright so i don't think it's anything TOO major.

In terms of the diaphram going - could a fuel additive be the cause of it? I mean can the disintegrate the rubber seals around them if the mixture was too concentrated?

blaine · 04-13-2010, 10:45 AM

A posibality.but not likley as there are no rubber parts used any more.

Viirin · 04-14-2010, 05:12 AM

Right, the plan is to fix her on Saturday, i've ordered a few things and the should arrive Friday night.
- I coouldn't find an air filter online that wasn't really, really expensive so i just got a can of compressed air to blow the crap out of my current one. Could this damage it?
- I got a new oil filter (figure it couldn't hurt and seeing as i'm taking the bike apart anyway...) from K&N, Are these alright?
- Lastly, if the diaphram is really messed up, is it possible to buy replacement parts or would i have to buy an entire petcock?

Thanks again for all the help and rapid replies

Vii

04-12-2010, 09:23 PM	#11
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? The fuel should NOT flow anywere but PRIME If it does the diaphram is gone in the petcock. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-12-2010, 11:21 PM	#12
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 159	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? are the valves up to spec?
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04-13-2010, 12:05 AM	#13
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? You must ride the bike while in the PRI position in order to tell if it is a vacuum leak. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-13-2010, 01:24 AM	#14
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? Also check the airbox drain tube. It hangs down under the frame a bit and has a plug in the end. Remove plug, drain any crap out and put the plug back in. Did you say you had the tank off recently ? Hey guys, is there an overflow tube or vent tube that might have gotten squashed upon tank install ? I can't honestly remember since it has been 3 years from the last GZ tank R/R.
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04-13-2010, 02:07 AM	#15
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? Only overflow tube is on float bowl of carb. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-13-2010, 05:01 AM	#16
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? I'll try taking her for a ride today with it in PRI - if it's running fine should it continue to run or will it run out of juice while primed? when you say the "plug" at the end of the airbox drain tube, I couldn't find a plug - it just looks like a loose pipe hanging down - am I missing something here?
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04-13-2010, 09:56 AM	#18
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? Oh right i thought the one at the bottom was missing a plug but if there wasn't supposed to be one in the first place then thats one less thing to wory about. I'll try running it in PRI tonight if i get a chance later on. The bike seems to be ticking over alright so i don't think it's anything TOO major. In terms of the diaphram going - could a fuel additive be the cause of it? I mean can the disintegrate the rubber seals around them if the mixture was too concentrated?
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04-13-2010, 10:45 AM	#19
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? A posibality.but not likley as there are no rubber parts used any more. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-14-2010, 05:12 AM	#20
Viirin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 269	Re: Dying due to air promblem or overheating maybe? Right, the plan is to fix her on Saturday, i've ordered a few things and the should arrive Friday night. - I coouldn't find an air filter online that wasn't really, really expensive so i just got a can of compressed air to blow the crap out of my current one. Could this damage it? - I got a new oil filter (figure it couldn't hurt and seeing as i'm taking the bike apart anyway...) from K&N, Are these alright? - Lastly, if the diaphram is really messed up, is it possible to buy replacement parts or would i have to buy an entire petcock? Thanks again for all the help and rapid replies Vii
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