Craw

Just got phoned from the shop telling me my bike was ready, he said he had to dip the carbs in some kind of cleaning fluid, dunno what and that the jets were full of varnished fuel. So looks like its life in the old dog again. I do have one gripe with the guy though. He said he would get it up and running again for me and give me a price and then he|d give me a price for getting it propperly serviced and MOT'd, guess what he done the bloody lot and then said "Thats 306 quid mate in total" I know that for the work hes done thats dot that bad but it shouuld only have been up and running, not serviced and MOT'd and my wallet shouldnt be this empty just now. However, Im back with two wheels under my ass

yip, guess what guys your right. I found this out when i decided to have a look at how it comes off. Still, ive had enough, its going into the shop and someone else can get gray worrying about it and rich too lol.

well, the plug change didn't come up too good. Still only firing on rear cylinder. I'm thinking the carb is gonna have to do a wee strip tease act. Damn.

Thanks very much kind sir. I will defo be doing that tomorrow.

Couldnt wait till after work tomorrow. There is no PRI on the fuel cock unfortunately and yes there is only one carb.

Thanks sir, ill have a look for that after work tomorrow and post my results. appreciated.

i dug mine out today, had a similar issue early on but corrected it with electrical contact cleaner spayer into the start button and giving it a dozen or so presses. I have other issues now

Hi all, I dug my bike out today after it being in storage for 4 years. Yes i know. In this time it hasnt been started or turned a wheel. All the forward controls seem to be in working order, the lights are good and the brakes are working fine however, I chucked a new fully charged battery into, drained out the old fuel and put in some fresh stuff along with an engine decrudder. Guess what, no surprises, it aint running very well at all. It seems only to be firing on one cylinder with the other kicking in occassionally. Tomorrow, Im gonna be replacing the spark plugs and through in some irridium ones to see if this helps but, does anyone know if im gonna have to open the carburator and give tthis a thourough seeing too or do you think ill be ok with this. The engine will only stay running on the choke and wont rev without dying. Any help here is much appreciated, thanks. Oh the bike is a 97 650 Drag Star.

Your car died? Long live your two wheels

oh har de har har har, like i don't get all these jokes all the time. Just remember what happens to them who shafted the dude in the crow. They got shat on. Seriously though, thanks for the warm welcome folks, im sure i'll catch you round some of the other threads.

Hi all, Im Craw. Ive been riding a Drag Star since i first clapped eyes on them about 10 years ago and totally love them. I had no idea that this place existed and to be fair Ive never looked. But after looking through some of the pages it looks like quite a cool place with some facinating, interesting and experienced people. I hope you all are well and i hope i can become an active participant in this club. Speak soon Craw