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Trouble with bike
beardylondon:
Yes fresh fuel and fuel stabiliser added in October/Novemeber.
Good shout on easy start !
Sesman:
Kill switch…🫣
martin_uk:
I have experienced many issues in past with E10 petrol due to 10% ethanol content.
One of main problems is the drawing in of water from atmospere and damage to rubber parts not designed to resist
I go out of my way to use Esso E5 Super as was the lowest ethanol %
beardylondon:
I only use Super unleaded, I believe Esso have changed their mix in the last 18 months, apparently it was less than (advertised) 5% ethanol. Not so sure now.
K2-K6:
In addition to other suggestions in trying for response, cover air intake with a rag/towel and crank it in restricted intake "mode" with alternate throttle wide open or closed.
This can encourage :) them to draw through jets that are a little reluctant to get going.
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