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Offline Ketch

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gas problems
« on: March 17, 2011, 08:35:43 PM »
I have a problem getting my 92GS 500e started It sat all winter.Took the airbox and carbs off. Cleaned the carbs without much disassembling.(took the bowls off) and replaced a choke cable that was seized up. Put it back together and now I can't get it to fire up. Took the spark plugs out to see if they where still good. Yep still good. But not sure about the gas I think I'm not getting gas to the engine any easy way to check this? Also anywhere I can get a manual for this bike would be great help thanks in advance.
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Offline ekpent

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Re: gas problems
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2011, 06:46:45 AM »
Not familiar with that bike but is the petcock vaccum operated or any type of fuel pump. Might want to double check the plumbing. If it is possible to open a bowl drain you can see how much gas come out after cranking to see if it is getting fuel.Check plugs to make sure they are getting gas and check for spark while they are out.
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Offline Ketch

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Re: gas problems
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2011, 09:41:36 AM »
yes it does have a vacuum line on it and I will check the lines tonight. thanks
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Offline scottly

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Re: gas problems
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2011, 09:58:55 AM »
The petcock may have a "prime" position to bypass the diaphragm, which will allow the float bowls to fill.
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Re: gas problems
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2011, 11:05:38 AM »
I always found with these when left for a while that if the battery was not 110% they just wont start, try using jump leads from a bigger (car) battery
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Offline Gaither

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Re: gas problems
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2011, 07:43:41 PM »
With a "no start", shouldn't the spark plugs get wet with fuel - IF it IS getting fuel?
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