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knuckleduster13
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engine flooded

Post by knuckleduster13 » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:41 pm

it started with a leaky left carb, i put the hose up
and forgot about it. after three days i kick the bike
the engine breather leaks oil and gasoline.
i have gas and oil mixed into my engine.
i drained the engine of this oil and gas mixture, being a newbie
i need help on what else to watch for ?
i put in new engine oil after continous flushing of oil
what should i do?

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Post by e3steve » Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:00 am

I see no responses, so I'll offer this: in your shoes I would
  • Fill the crankcase 'to the mark' with a flushing oil
    Pull the plugs
    Jump a charged car batt onto your bike's batt
    Crank it for a minute or so, resting the starter for 3 or 4 mins, depending on the temperature it achieves; repeat 4 or 5 times -- check the temperature of the starter, by feel, frequently (also check the temp of the connections at both [bike]batt posts, solenoid [starter relay] & starter motor terminals ~ warm is OK, hot is not ~ if they get hot, there's a poor connection offering a resistance)
    Drain off the oil and discard thoughtfully(!)
    Refit the plugs
    Fill with a grade heavier than your usual oil & run the motor up to temp over a short ride -- maybe 10-20 miles
    Drain whilst hot, refill with your usual oil and forget it ever happened......

knuckleduster13
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Post by knuckleduster13 » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:32 pm

thanks mr. steve
thanks for answering :) i did the abovementioned
and cleaned the carbs while i was at it
cheers the bike runs fine

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