01-12-17, 01:03 PM
Does the dump continue to run for more than 10 seconds when you switch the ignition on?
I'd normally expect to hear the fuel pump operating when the ignition is first switched on - not always but when it needs it - but for it to then stop after a few seconds. At which point it should start fine.
If it's continuing to run for more than a few seconds then that may indicate a fault with the fuel supply or the pump itself.
Simple checks you can do is checking your fuel pipes aren't kinked - have you recently lifted the tank and trapped then when replacing it?
And after riding for a time when you stop to refuel is their a hissing noise indicating a vacuum on opening the fuel cap?
Of course it could also be the pump itself but check simpler things first.
Also, how old is your battery? It's exactly now when I'd expect batteries that are past it to die - it's the first proper cold snap when they actually fail.
Also check your choke cable isn't snapped and is actually moving the gubbins on the carbs. They do often seize and snap.
Just some pointers, you'll need to go through a diagnostic process but it shouldn't be too difficult to track down.
Andy
I'd normally expect to hear the fuel pump operating when the ignition is first switched on - not always but when it needs it - but for it to then stop after a few seconds. At which point it should start fine.
If it's continuing to run for more than a few seconds then that may indicate a fault with the fuel supply or the pump itself.
Simple checks you can do is checking your fuel pipes aren't kinked - have you recently lifted the tank and trapped then when replacing it?
And after riding for a time when you stop to refuel is their a hissing noise indicating a vacuum on opening the fuel cap?
Of course it could also be the pump itself but check simpler things first.
Also, how old is your battery? It's exactly now when I'd expect batteries that are past it to die - it's the first proper cold snap when they actually fail.
Also check your choke cable isn't snapped and is actually moving the gubbins on the carbs. They do often seize and snap.
Just some pointers, you'll need to go through a diagnostic process but it shouldn't be too difficult to track down.
Andy