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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Jim C on August 06, 2016, 05:25:42 PM
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Hey, guys,
I hopped on the bike to go get gas this afternoon, and stopped
at a Philips 66 gas station. I filled up with non-ethanol gas (first
time doing that). Anyway, 92° F, but I had to get out of the
house (hope I never have to move again).
Got back on the bike, turned the key, and got rrr-rrr-rrr, rrr-rrr-rrr,
slowly. I turned key off then back on, then got rrr-rrr-RR, rrr-rrr-RRRVrooom
slowly again, and then it started and idled fine.
It sounded like the bike wasn't going to start. YIKES!! I thought I was going to
be stuck at the gas station.
Other than that, the bike ran great, and no other hiccups.
Any ideas what would cause that?
As always, I appreciate your wisdom.
Jim
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A common fault with bikes with the charcoal canister seems to be the tank pressurising, especially in hot weather. If it happens again, try venting the tank.
Pete
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Happens to mine on occassion, even AFTER the canisterectomy. Right after filling up. No clue.
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Overfilling WITH a carbon can can burp a little gas into the can, and you need to run a little to get the fumes out. Overfilling WITHOUT a carbon can can burp a little gas into the throttle bodies. Then you deal with a shot of raw gas in the intake to overcome before the engine will start v dealing with fumes and a little rough running after you start. But remember -- the canister is evil. It must be eradicated! :rolleyes:
Or you could not overfill the tank or spill gas into the vent tube. That works, too.