28-12-23, 04:27 PM
Water mixed in the petrol will separate and settle in the bottom of the float bowls especially overnight. Been down this road many times with bikes used in all weather and more so if out in all weathers
Had it on my own 1000 which was kept outside and ridden in all weathers when my son had it. It would be slow to start when hot if left for 30 minutes or overnight. Have come across it more than once in the last few years. If bike starts quicker after draining and refilling the bowls in the morning it is a sure sign of water mixed in the fuel. Not enough to effect it running, but enough to cause slow starting. Last bike I had it happen was a Serow I bought last year and the previous owner said before I bought it that is was a bit slow to start and would take ages to start if left idle for a week. Draining the float bowl pointed me to water in the fuel as it would start immediately when refilled. Removed the tank and drained it dry after it went on reserve and refilled it with fresh fuel and never had a issue with it sense.
Had it on my own 1000 which was kept outside and ridden in all weathers when my son had it. It would be slow to start when hot if left for 30 minutes or overnight. Have come across it more than once in the last few years. If bike starts quicker after draining and refilling the bowls in the morning it is a sure sign of water mixed in the fuel. Not enough to effect it running, but enough to cause slow starting. Last bike I had it happen was a Serow I bought last year and the previous owner said before I bought it that is was a bit slow to start and would take ages to start if left idle for a week. Draining the float bowl pointed me to water in the fuel as it would start immediately when refilled. Removed the tank and drained it dry after it went on reserve and refilled it with fresh fuel and never had a issue with it sense.