FZR AL Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi guys , My bike has not been running fantastic over the last couple of weeks so decided to pull the carbs , full off gloopy varnish, then I decided to pull the petrol tap, I had drained off the remaining fuel then all this came out click on image [/. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 23, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 23, 2011 my god thats bad, so I suppose if a bike isnt used regular these days this is the result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulwhite Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 dont think u are ment to put veg oil in there ..........but thats bad ...... do u know for sure what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted September 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2011 Easy diagnosis. Electoplasm. The bike is possessed. You need to call I would guess the additives stop the old type "varnish" forming but this muck isn't any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPVS TONE Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Do you know if the tank has been lined with petseal or similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted September 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 24, 2011 IMHO I think it was lined. The new stuff is ethanol proof, but only just! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZR AL Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 IMHO I think it was lined. The new stuff is ethanol proof, but only just! sorry guys I have been working away for a couple of weeks so not had time to reply, yep it has a ethanol proof lining well suppossed to be the last lot of petrol I put in was some shell super unleaded, I can oly think of two things 1, the super unleaded has a higher octane level, and its reacting with the por 15 lining or as it more ethenol 2, the fuel at the petrol station as been cross contaminated in the tanks , and with the cost of the petrol and people not buying super unleaded it as sat in there tanks for a while 3 the super unleaded fuel in their tanks was low , and I have filled up using all their dregs ethanol absorbs/ pulls moisture from the air , it then reacts with the petrol then sinks to the bottom of the tank , I have bought some stabiliser and will brim the tank or drain whats left from now on before putting it away for the year just dont leave any tanks half empty / full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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