09-12-13, 06:43 PM
If you ever fill your bike up at supermarkets - stop!
Yes they have cheaper fuel but they also don't sample the fuel, or change out the filters, as often as a mainstream garage does. This leads to more water getting into your tank. I had a 'mare with my trails bikes for exactly the same reason. This doesn't seem to be a problem for cars or bikes with larger engines (1000cc+) but it plays havoc with smaller capacity engines.
It also lowers the working life of your filters drastically - for all engine sizes.
When you drain out your tank and your carbs I'd recommend changing the fuel filter as well...
Sorry I don't have a video link but you should be able to get a PDF download of the servicing or Haynes manuals.
Yes they have cheaper fuel but they also don't sample the fuel, or change out the filters, as often as a mainstream garage does. This leads to more water getting into your tank. I had a 'mare with my trails bikes for exactly the same reason. This doesn't seem to be a problem for cars or bikes with larger engines (1000cc+) but it plays havoc with smaller capacity engines.
It also lowers the working life of your filters drastically - for all engine sizes.
When you drain out your tank and your carbs I'd recommend changing the fuel filter as well...
Sorry I don't have a video link but you should be able to get a PDF download of the servicing or Haynes manuals.