Great, now I flooded the engine

LeFrog · Feb 12, 2008

What do you do when your engine is flooded with gasoline?

I did not turn off the gas pegs and I apparently had a stuck float (I think God is trying to tell me this bike is not for me).

Besides turning off the pegs, removing the pegs, emptying the gas from the air boot and removing the spark plug.

I guess turning it upside down and letting it dry, but will there be any issues with residues from the gasoline once it has evaporated?

Notice how I mentioned God: I am turning more and more American everyday.

DaleEO · Feb 12, 2008

Hi Froggy,

Glad to see that you are becoming more americanized!

Turn off the petcocks, drain the float bowl,and sop up the gas in your boot.

Blow all debris out of the spark plug well, thoroughly. Pull the spark plug, and place the plug cap away from the cylinder. Place a rag over the spark plug well. Be sure the kill switch is firmly depressed, and kick the bike through several times to remove the excess fuel from the cylinder.

Replace the plug and plug cap. Leave the petcocks off. Kick the bike through numerous times to clear it thoroughly. Now turn on the petcocks and start the engine and let it warm up all the way. After a bit turn off the pet cocks and let the bike idle. When the fuel lowers enough to clear the pilot jet the bike will shut off and you are done.

Do not turn the bike upside down or you will have all the engine oil in your air box, and besides there is no need.

I always leave my motor on TDC of the compression stroke as well to keep the valves shut, and pressure off of the valve springs.

Hope this helps,

Dale

LeFrog · Feb 12, 2008

Thanks, Dale.

The bike has no oil anymore since it leaked out. I have decided to take it to the mechanic and let him take care of all the little things that have been bugging me.

husabutt · Feb 12, 2008

Is the oil leak from the center cases?

LeFrog · Feb 12, 2008

I actually do not know where the leak is from and I am tired of this.

I am strongly thinking about keeping this as a "wide-open/desert" bike and to get a simpler two-stroke for single track fun.

Simon · Feb 12, 2008

LeFrog said:
to get a simpler two-stroke for single track fun.

Nah, you'd get really bored with it too quickly :wink:

I suggest turn off the fuel taps drain the float bowl. While doing so have a nice cold beer and watch the sun set. The, once your energy has returned and your smile is back, sit on the bike, keeping the fuel turn off and then, hold the throttle wide open, kicking the bike over gentle a good few times. You could even do that with the e-start. After a few kicks it will be back to good. That's what we used to do with bitchy old two-strokes and I've done a few time on my 650s. No need to pull lots of stuff apart.

Enjoy,
Simon

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