The Bullock Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Wotcha.I've just got a 20 year old XJ600.Took her out the other morning,got onto the motorway and opened her up and she ran fine.A few miles went by and started losing power.Pulled up and she stopped,after a few attempts she fired back up and ran fine.This continued until I got off the M1,pulled up and let her cool,then she ran fine as if nothing happened.I'm suspecting fuel,help!!!! Hagar
Moderator mervin Posted October 10, 2010 Moderator Posted October 10, 2010 summat more than wathca would have nice as an introduction, anyhow make sure the tank is venting, if it happens again open the cap and see if it suck in air jhasit got a vacuum tap make sure that is ok and clean any filters in it
oldtimer Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Wotcha.I've just got a 20 year old XJ600.Took her out the other morning,got onto the motorway and opened her up and she ran fine.A few miles went by and started losing power.Pulled up and she stopped,after a few attempts she fired back up and ran fine.This continued until I got off the M1,pulled up and let her cool,then she ran fine as if nothing happened.I'm suspecting fuel,help!!!! Hagar hard shit who really cares people on this forum are pissed off with people who post on here wanting help and advice but cant be arsed introducing themselves get an answer and then piss off again never to post again. sorry but i dont care mate.
The Bullock Posted October 10, 2010 Author Posted October 10, 2010 Sorry to have caused any offence,to you 2 or anyone else.I'm Hagar from Leicester,just got my first bike and this also my first time on a forum and to this site.Thank you Mervin for advice.
oldtimer Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 there can be many reasons for this but as mervin suggested check venting make sure air vent passages are clear,check your air filter make sure its clear clean and properly seated also checkair filter to carb boot for cracks,holes, loose clamps,take plugs out see what condition they are in clean or replace,as i said there are many reasons for your problems but as i dont know the history of the bike ie has it been sat a long while how new is the fuel etc but theres a few things to try,know we know a bit more about you there are plenty of folk on here will try and help,
The Bullock Posted October 10, 2010 Author Posted October 10, 2010 Thank you Oldtimer.I know little about the bike,I did ask the previous owner about the problem and I was told that he'd never been above 60 on it.The bike is also fine around town,does not give any indication of a fault.
The Bullock Posted October 14, 2010 Author Posted October 14, 2010 Delved about and found the bike has not been serviced for 3 years and used only on short runs,plus found some brittle rubbers.......
wild foamy Posted October 16, 2010 Posted October 16, 2010 give it a good service, filters and oil, but before changing the plugs take them out after high speed run and check the colour of the electrode end, it should be chocolatey-brown but sounds asif yours is running weak (lean)
The Bullock Posted October 18, 2010 Author Posted October 18, 2010 give it a good service, filters and oil, but before changing the plugs take them out after high speed run and check the colour of the electrode end, it should be chocolatey-brown but sounds asif yours is running weak (lean) She's in for a service,a tune up......and a ragging!
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