Won't start

[Godlover]

I got the fuel pump off without taking the gas tank out. I should have taken the gas tank out! I may have to take it out so I can put everything back again. Gas flows out the filter and I don't think it is plugged. I will need to pull the tank to take the filter off - I didn't know that when I took the pump out. I really think it is the pump - I know I'm not getting gas. If I spray starter fluid in the intake it will start right up for a second or so.


The good news is I'm learning how to tear my bike apart!

You do not have to pull the tank to change the fuel filter. You get to it by removing the coolant overflow bottle on the clutch side of the bike.

Can someone tell me what I need to remove to get the coolant overflow bottle out? I unbolted it and tried to squeeze it out and couldn't get it. Do I need to remove the black piece in front of it - that looks like a job too!

[Rhinestone Kawboy]

I assume you had the hose connected to it disconnected? Clamp that hose off when disconnecting. Then you should be able to remove. I assume by black thing, you mean the air filter box, no you should not have to remove that.

[Godlover]

I assume you had the hose connected to it disconnected? Clamp that off. Then you should be able to remove.

Ah- I'll try it!

[ekap1200]

I got the fuel pump off without taking the gas tank out. I should have taken the gas tank out! I may have to take it out so I can put everything back again. Gas flows out the filter and I don't think it is plugged. I will need to pull the tank to take the filter off - I didn't know that when I took the pump out. I really think it is the pump - I know I'm not getting gas. If I spray starter fluid in the intake it will start right up for a second or so.


The good news is I'm learning how to tear my bike apart!

You do not have to pull the tank to change the fuel filter. You get to it by removing the coolant overflow bottle on the clutch side of the bike.

Can someone tell me what I need to remove to get the coolant overflow bottle out? I unbolted it and tried to squeeze it out and couldn't get it. Do I need to remove the black piece in front of it - that looks like a job too!

hope this helps you. the coolent bottle is held in place by two gromets and plugs moulded into the tank, just like the side covers, from the left side of the bike pull the coolent bottle towards you. Some soapy water sprayed on the gromets from the right hand side of the bike get the stubborn ones to move. OH this job is best done when the fuel tank is just about empty. of cource if it was running and scheduled for a fuel filter RPL. The second time you do this job it will be a snap......

[Godlover]

I got the fuel pump off without taking the gas tank out. I should have taken the gas tank out! I may have to take it out so I can put everything back again. Gas flows out the filter and I don't think it is plugged. I will need to pull the tank to take the filter off - I didn't know that when I took the pump out. I really think it is the pump - I know I'm not getting gas. If I spray starter fluid in the intake it will start right up for a second or so.


The good news is I'm learning how to tear my bike apart!

You do not have to pull the tank to change the fuel filter. You get to it by removing the coolant overflow bottle on the clutch side of the bike.

Can someone tell me what I need to remove to get the coolant overflow bottle out? I unbolted it and tried to squeeze it out and couldn't get it. Do I need to remove the black piece in front of it - that looks like a job too!

hope this helps you. the coolent bottle is held in place by two gromets and plugs moulded into the tank, just like the side covers, from the left side of the bike pull the coolent bottle towards you. Some soapy water sprayed on the gromets from the right hand side of the bike get the stubborn ones to move. OH this job is best done when the fuel tank is just about empty. of cource if it was running and scheduled for a fuel filter RPL. The second time you do this job it will be a snap......

Thanks - I did get it out and changed! I have it put back enough so I could try to start it. Tried several times thinking that gas needed to get into the system. About the time it started to fire some the battery died! So, I put it back on the battery tender and try tomorrow. I'll keep you posted! I've been a part of this forum for a week and my membership has paid for itself!

[ekap1200]

And if you had fun with the fuel filter your really going to love getting the spark plugs out for the first time.
Read up on changeing them out on a few posts here before you tackle it. And make sure the spark plug wells are clear of ALL debris. there are small drain ports in the head to keep the area around the plugs clean , BUT can get clogged and there may be alot of road dirt around the plug that WILL fall into the cylinder and cause alot of damage to the cyl wall or worse. If your bike came with the factory tool kit it has the proper spark plug socket in it. Same goes for the air filter, alot of small sand and road dirt particles will be around the sealing area and fall down into the air box when you take the filter out. Take a clean rag with some oil on it and wipe out the area that you see some debris that have fallen into the air box, the oil will usually trap the sand or whatever on the rag and make it easy to get them out. If left in the air box they may find their way into the idle circuit of the carbs and make a mess of things. Remember the first time is the worst so just be patient and have fun with it. Gene Kap

[chevyman1]

GearWrench Double-X Plier makes reaching in them tight spots a lot easier
works good for pulling the hose clamps at the fuel pump also works good for reaching the spark plugs.
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