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#1 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:12 pm

Just dropped the float bowls off my carbs after being away for a couple of weeks and found the petrol left after daring was like a jelly in the bottom. Not loads but I'm sure it is the reason my bike wouldn't start before I went away.
What causes this?
Just purchased a 1976 UK Z900 A4 for renovation. Wish me luck.
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#2 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:33 pm

Wayne modern fuel goes off really quick now,best to use a fuel stabilser or better to drain fuel off completely,got a good chance its in your jets as well :??


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#3 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:27 pm

I have been adding this to my fuel every time I fill up.

http://www.frost.co.uk/automotive-car-b ... itive.html
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#4 PostAuthor: Wayne1960 » Mon Sep 29, 2014 7:35 pm

Yeh thanks for that I just cleaned the jets out. I'll have to get the additive I guess!
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#5 PostAuthor: dave cullen » Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:55 pm

keep saying, check out aspen fuel for the lay up, they will be at stafford!!
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#6 PostAuthor: z650freak » Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:01 pm

dave cullen wrote:keep saying, check out aspen fuel for the lay up, they will be at stafford!!


Have you got shares in them Dave?? :lol:
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