Bandit 650 Cutting Out

6 messages
24/05/2012 at 23:13

Hi,

My Bandit 650 (56 plate) had been in garage storage for almost 2 years only really being taken out and run to get taken for an MOT as I had no storage area for it at my new house. I now have the bike at my new home and have been trying to use it.

At first it wouldnt really idle correctly but after leaving it running on the choke for some time (about 30 mins) and then on normal tick over again for some time it seem to be ok now. Its starting up fairly good also.

My problem comes when out riding the bike. It basicly sounds like a tractor so for a start I dont think its running on all cylinders and when slowing down at junctions, lights etc and having the clutch pulled fully in the engine cuts out. It restarts no problem when I press the starter button until the next junction where it cuts out again. The only way to stop this happening is to keep a good few revs up however I know the bike shouldnt run like this as before leaving it for this length of time the bike ran perfectly and with no issues. 

25/05/2012 at 20:12

Old petrol, carbs gummed up and full of shite.

 

Better to read how to store a bike long term.

25/05/2012 at 22:23

Yep - the carbs will need cleaning out. Sounds like the pilot jets are gummed up, and possibly the needle jets too. And obviously the corresponding airways. Given the amount of time ultrasonic cleaning would be best, but carb  cleaner would be a start if you know what you're doing. It's safe to assume you don't but we all gotta start somewhere & we're happy to help .

Either way they'll need removing - just spraying carb cleaner into the airbox or bell-mouths will do nothing other than just push the dirt around.

I have to say also that running an air cooled engine, revving on choke,  with no forward movement & hence minimal air cooling is a pretty dumb idea. 

Standing for so long will probably also mean the fuel tank has starting corroding inside. At the very least it'd be a good idea to flush it out and fit an inspectable, replaceable inline fuel filter between it & the carbs. It might well need sealing - use POR15 products rather than Petseal (it's crap).

If cleaning the carbs doesn't totally cure the problems, and rust from the tank isn't clogging fuel flow (and gunking up the carbs again) then you may also need to replace some ignition components. This winter was pretty mild, but the previous couple were quite harsh and condensation combined with freeze-thaw action can break down electrical insulation. 

Anyways, as I say, we're generally happy to help, but only if you pay attention to advice!


arrrf.
28/05/2012 at 15:50
29/05/2012 at 19:52

Thanks for the info.

I am getting my carbs stripped and cleaned next week.

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Edited: 11/06/2012 at 03:28
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