Fuel Cap Breather

[darrsi]

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[quote author=red98 link=topic=21819.msg253579#msg253579 date=1487965218]
Mmmmmmm.....ESETEST ...could be onto something there...is the key loose/sloppy in the ignition ?




Agree  with you that it will probably be something simple....might be worth by-passing the ignition just to rule this one out....wont cost you anything trying 

Key feels okay to me.
How would i bypass it?
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With the main fuse out, get to the connector bundle under the tank, disconnect the two plugs from the ignition and make up three links to mimic what the switch does in the "on" position (it's fairly clear which ones to link using the diagram in the manual).
Plug the main fuse back in and your bike is on and ready to start.


As you say though, it's odd that the bike doesn't show up any glitches once it's running properly… if it was a dodgy connection it would be vibration sensitive and you'd expect it it cut out occasionally when hitting bumps.
On the other hand, it doesn't sound much like water contamination either, particularly as you should have dissolved any present with your isopropanol dosing regime.


I wonder if it's flooding? Shaking the bike from side to side might have unjammed a stuck float perhaps?
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The thing i find weird is that i have a reasonably trouble free start in the mornings, when the bike is garaged at night, but once left outside work for 9hrs that's when i have the main issues.


I'm trying to give as much detail as possible in case it means anything.
Like on Thursday the bike was on the centre stand, then started once pushed off it, then yesterday it was on the sidestand but only stayed running after "shaking" the bike from side to side.
I know it'll start eventually with perseverance, but for one it's embarrassing, and secondly, it just ain't right.