16-05-13, 06:09 PM
Just a thought-do you know if/when plugs were changed before you bought bike? Follow your list but if they look past their best just change them-You have to have a start point for your maintenance schedule.
Regarding fuel--modern unleaded goes "off" fairly rapidly(sometimes in a matter of weeks) so becomes harder to ignite once more volatile fractions have evaporated or whatever. Its all very well draining float bowls of carbs BUT if you have water in your fuel tank resulting from long standing/lack of use/water ingress through poor tank filler cap seal, it is probably wise to drain the tank completely. I had similar probs on my thou back in February,all sorted now. :lol Just be methodical & you will get there. Good luck.
Regarding fuel--modern unleaded goes "off" fairly rapidly(sometimes in a matter of weeks) so becomes harder to ignite once more volatile fractions have evaporated or whatever. Its all very well draining float bowls of carbs BUT if you have water in your fuel tank resulting from long standing/lack of use/water ingress through poor tank filler cap seal, it is probably wise to drain the tank completely. I had similar probs on my thou back in February,all sorted now. :lol Just be methodical & you will get there. Good luck.