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Message started by Rayven on 10/18/16 at 15:39:13

Title: On the road...help! Solved...sort of
Post by Rayven on 10/18/16 at 15:39:13

So after getting my little gal up and running, I decided to got the road to Babes Ride Out in California from Colorado. Well we left today and I didn't even make even make it out of the state. I was going about 75ish in a strong head wind when suddenly she just quit like she was out of gas...but I wasn't out of gas. Then while sitting on the side of the highway she won't spark or even try to start but she has gas and all of the lights are working. Luckily I was ina group and we had a chase truck with a trailer who loaded me up and is taking me out to Albuquerque where I am going to try and work on it.

So long story short I think I need to replace the battery. Where can I get a battery in a pinch and what kind should I get?

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by old.indian on 10/18/16 at 15:53:42

Check your Pm

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by verslagen1 on 10/19/16 at 07:27:39

Get 'r taken care of old.i?

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by old.indian on 10/19/16 at 07:52:06

As soon as she gets here we'll she what ails her and get her back on the road ASAP. 8-)

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by stewmills on 10/19/16 at 08:14:35

Sounds like OI has her taken care of. Sounds suspiciously like a bad spark plug...maybe? If it spins over with a strong battery and just has no spark, I'd try a new plug. Spark plugs, even new ones, fail. Been there and done that and it will drive you insane....all for a $3 part.

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by Dave on 10/19/16 at 08:45:22

I wonder if the encounter will result in old.indian converting his bike into a Chopper this winter? :-?

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by old.indian on 10/19/16 at 10:04:08

We got her up and running...And headed west. 8-)

Chopper ???? After dropping it and pranging my shoulder, I'll be lucky if my wife doesn't have training wheels installed on it when my back is turned.

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by verslagen1 on 10/19/16 at 10:11:15

replaced a fuse?

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by Rayven on 10/19/16 at 11:02:34

Yup he got me fixed up! Hopefully she's holds out! We replaced the spark plug, topped off the oil, and removed the ciggarette lighter/phone charger I installed.

OI is a life saver and saved me lots of time scratching my head and kicking the tires ;D

If you are ever in Belen, NM and need with help your Savage head on over to Rider Cycles!!! One of the best experiences I've had on the road! Thanks again guys you are the best! This forum has helped me out so much!
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Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by ohiomoto on 10/19/16 at 11:27:17

OI must be near area 51 because he's defying the laws of gravity in that picture!

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Post by gizzo on 10/19/16 at 18:03:15

OI you are a champ. Have some good karma. Which one is Rayven? Either way she's looking a bit weather beaten :P.

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Post by Rayven on 10/19/16 at 20:11:10

Well...bad news. Got to Kingman AZ on the trailer to meet up with the other riders, took it off the trailer and it won't start. It's sparking and trying but nothing. So we pulled the carb and it's flooded and dirty. Cleaning it now, problem is even if I get to my destination, I honestly don't think it can make the trip back home. :'(

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by Bubba on 10/20/16 at 07:20:45

Do you have the Raptor petcock? If not, try running it on Prime once the carb is back on...
Just a thought

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by old.indian on 10/21/16 at 20:12:41

Between here (where it was running beautifully) and Kingman the carb bowl got full of crud. After she cleaned the carb, it's "running like a champ".
Keep us informed Rayven.

Title: Re: On the road...help!
Post by Steve H on 10/21/16 at 21:36:42

From where does the crud originate? Is it from the tank? How is it getting past the filter screen on the petcock?

Is it from the fuel line disintegrating from the alcohol in the gas? How'd the particles get past the screen above the float valve?

Both of these screens are designed to stop particles large enough to cause carb problems. Are they missing?

I'm glad to hear she's riding again. But, we gotta locate the source of her problem instead of just continuing to fix the symptom. There has to be a source for this crud that's getting in there.

Title: Re: On the road...help! SOLVED...sort of
Post by Rayven on 12/07/16 at 11:54:23

Sorry for my SUPER delayed response. Life has been insanely busy lately and I haven't had time to jump online.

Not sure where the crud is coming from. I don't believe it is the inside of the brand new tank. I don't believe it is the new gas line either.
The crud inside the carb appeared to be the tiniest of metal shavings (seriously, they made glitter look big.)
I have three ideas.
1. When I was cutting things off to do mods, I didn't do a good job of taping things off, so it is possible that some shavings found their way in there from that.
2. I have no idea what the previous owner did and don't know if there are issues from him.
3. HOPEFULLY NOT, but possible that my pistons are rubbing...
Now that winter is here, I should have more time to work on it and find the cause of the problem. However I do not have a good work space do so without freezing my little fingers off...

SO we will see...