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CB550F Gradually losing power and stopping...
LesterPiglet:
I've just reread. This happened after you forgot to turn the fuel on. Carbs possibly sucked up sediment in the bottom of the float bowls, I would check the bowls first. If there is crap in there you will need to clean all your jets out.
Bryanj:
What you put in is about the quantity before you go on reserve so i would suspect that the reserve part of the tap is bungeded up mate
LesterPiglet:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 19, 2012, 03:15:13 AM ---except she says she's done 80 miles since filling the tank up without it missing a beat
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I don't see that stated.
LesterPiglet:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on September 20, 2012, 04:45:23 PM ---Post 6 Lester
Thanks for the replies,
It is looking very much like a fuel starvation problem. I have since filled the tank completely and the bike's done 80 miles without missing a beat...!
The vent in the filler cap is fine, I'll have a look at the filter when I get a chance.
Cheers
Steph.
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Hmm, I must have skipped that second post..sorry. ::)
Steph550:
Thanks again for all your help.
Bryanj, you were right, the reserve part of the tap was blocked. All sorted now and running sweetly again ;D after having also decided to pour oil all over the garage floor that is...! (fortunately just a seal gone!)
Now back on the road, hoping I can enjoy a bit more riding before winter really sets in...
Steph.
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