Fuel pump noise

[adasilva]

Hey guys.
Strange issue here today. I was out on holidays for a couple weeks and my bike was idle during this time. Before i went on holidays my rad was leaking so i removed the radiator and prepared the bike for the new one that i ordered.
Today i managed to get the new radiator on the bike. But when i tried to start the bike it would not start. Even with the choke on. 
I managed to get the bike started, but noticed that the fuel pump was priming even with the bike running.
Eventually it died. after that it starts but after a few minutes it dies.
Please note that i have just recently service the bike  -  clean the carbs, sync it, change the HT leads and plugs, oil, filter, air filter etc.


Not sure if this is related to the replacement of the radiator. I would not think so.


Thanks for your help


 

[darrsi]

Simple things first, check for a kinked fuel pipe coming off the underside of the tank, and make sure the fuel tap is fully turned on.

[adasilva]

Hey Darrsi.


I am loosing my marbles! Too much sun! 
Fuel tap was not on. Can not believe that i did not check that first but to be honest don't remember have turned it off. 


Thanks for you reply.

[darrsi]

Hey Darrsi.


I am loosing my marbles! Too much sun! 
Fuel tap was not on. Can not believe that i did not check that first but to be honest don't remember have turned it off. 


Thanks for you reply.

Nice easy one for a change 

[Hugh Mungus]

Hey Darrsi.


I am loosing my marbles! Too much sun! 
Fuel tap was not on. Can not believe that i did not check that first but to be honest don't remember have turned it off. 


Thanks for you reply.

You're not the first and you certainly won't be the last!