| Author | Message | ||
     Andros |
Hey guys. I fired up the engine today after 3 years sitting in my heated basement. New oil, filters and fresh gas was added. I have changed the exhaust and ran without air filter and airbox for the test. I have changed oil lines and New battery as well. The system has been completely drained from gas and oil for 6 months. The idle sounded a bit rough. Is there anything i should check in the diagnostics to make sure im not hurting the engine if something is wrong with the plugs, oil lines, gas nozzles etc etc? Just want to be on the safe side. | ||
| Dannybuell |
google: ventil sauber | ||
| Brokengq |
Danny is right with the ventil sauber. Its good stuff. Bavarian Auto has it for 5 bucks I think. I would check fuel pressure on the diag. See what that's running at. Should be in the ballpark of 400kpa Try cleaning the plugs using the ECM method. IAC might be sticking a little. That valve hasn't moved in a few years. I would think you could use the ventil on that as well; someone will chime in if I'm wrong. I've always used carb cleaner. TPS reset never hurt anything either. Not sure why that would be off, but hey. Its an idea. | ||
| Badgerbueller1125 |
Can you explain the process of cleaning the plugs using the ECM method? TP | ||
| Brokengq |
SPARK PLUG CLEANING PROCEDURE 2008 XB and 1125R - has the ability to clear residual fuel from the combustion chamber if a flooded engine or fouled spark plugs are suspected. This is achieved by opening the throttle to wide open, setting the Run/Stop switch to Run then, turning the ignition switch ON. This will fire the spark plugs for approximately 4 seconds, burning any fuel left over in the combustion chamber. It may be necessary to repeat this procedure several times to allow a severely flooded engine to start. NOTE: Motorcycle should be in Neutral. Quote credit: Fresnobuell However when I was talking to Cody a couple of days ago he said it worked when he set the kill switch to "run" first, then rotate to wide open and flip the key. Try it both ways. I can't remember. (Message edited by brokenGQ on July 15, 2014) | ||
| Figorvonbuellingham |
It's usually a good idea to pull the plug and dump some Kroil or WD40 in the cylinders to give them some lube and loosen them up before you fire it up. Too late now but for future reference. I would have pulled the air box and made sure it was clear. Mice are notoriuous for making nests there. There's a good chance that any rubber parts can be dry cracked so you might have to replace some of that stuff, fork seals, etc. Lube the throttle cable. I use Bike Aid. I get it at bicycle shops best stuff ever for lubing cables. Tires might be flat spotted unless it was on stands or moved around alot. if you have the owners manual just look at the maintenance checklist for the higher mileages, it usually goes over alot of things on the bike. | ||
| Andros |
Thank you so much. How do i find the iac valve if i need to clean it? Also how about the injectors, anything i can do to clean those? | ||
| Brokengq |
IAC is at the end of that rubber hose that is sticking out of the air box. Start bike, spray cleaner down the hose. Make sure to cover well, it likes to spit it back out and the cleaner eats paint. A little seafoam in the tank will clean the injectors. You can get seafoam at any auto store. (Message edited by brokenGQ on July 16, 2014) | ||
| Badgerbueller1125 |
"Start bike, spray cleaner down the hose." Just to clarify are we talking about windex, 409, CLR, Pinesol? Just kidding...but really (for myself & others), what kind of cleaner? | ||
| Brokengq |
I posted what I use above (3rd post down from the top). To reiterate, I personally use carb/throttle body cleaner. The aerosol version of Seafoam would also work. Do NOT use brake cleaner. A lot of brake cleaners contain chlorine, which will eat through the hose. If anyone plans on buying Ventil Sauber to clean their valves, it MAY work for this purpose, but I would verify with someone more knowledgeable about the product. Hope this helps. (Message edited by brokenGQ on July 16, 2014) | ||
| Andros |
Thanx guys! Much appreciated! |
