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Just got the bike on the road

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Mike Othmer, May 19, 2016.

  1. Mike Othmer

    Mike Othmer New Member

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    Well just got the bike all done today .Went to start it and after it sat it sounded like it was getting no fuel just crank over .got spark. Pumped fuel and then it came to life took a bit . What could be the problem? 1983 550 maxim xj
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    How long was it sitting / not running?
    Did you put the petcock on prime?
     
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    Mike Othmer New Member

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    Only sat for a day and this all started when someone messed with the pet cock.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Is there fuel in the tank? Is there fuel in the crankcase?
    Who messed with the petcock, and how?
     
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    Mike Othmer New Member

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    The turned it off that's it .yes lists of fuel in tank full . Might be the vacuum line will check it out.will keep you updated thax
     
    Mike Othmer, May 20, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    There is no OFF on a vacuum operated petcock.
     
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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Well, actually there is, it's called turning the engine off............:)
     
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