daddyspud Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 hi im looking for some help with my bike if possible heres my story i brought a xj 600 n of ebay was told it had been serviced etc been riding it for a few week then one day it wouldnt start after some looking and investigating i found the course of my problem the bike hadnt been service in a long time the tank had rust in the tank and had passed threw to the carbs and fuel filter and into the system so i strip the bike down cleaned all the pipe work the carbs new fuel filter cleaned out the tank with so no more rust ive rebulit the fuel system back up with clear pipping and when i started the bike everythink running prop ( bike didnt start ) then i noticed at the back of the carbs where the 3 fuel lines connect each carb there was oil in there and in the carb bottom is petrol so im confuesd how there is oil in the carbs when the bike is a 4 stroke and the oil and fuel dont mix like a 2 stroke ive got a manual and folled to a tee but i cant figure out how i have oil in the back of the carbs any help is much greatfull thanks jamie/daddyspud ps this bike dose not have oil cooler couple of pic this pip is goin in to the back of the 4th carb and the pip comes from the rocker cover IMAG0054 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! this is a small bit of oil in the pips at the back of the carbs ( i know its oil as ive not changed the oil yet and the petrol is flowing clear) it fills up when i turn over the bike IMAG0052 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! image of my pip work this is how it detailed in my yamaha xj 600n manual IMAG0053 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Try introducing yourself first in the "New Members" section. Name ? Where from ? Interests ? M/F ? Bikes - obviously a 600n Then I'm sure you will get a few replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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