First start after 9 months

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:30 pm

Hey guys, hope ye all are well.

I've been away travelling for the last couple of months so in the last few days I've been working on the Storm to try and get it running again...

I've checked the plugs, oiled the choke cable and popped a bit of engine oil into the cylinders for lubrication.

I hit the starter earlier and it is starting on full choke... it sounds healthy enough but then seems to wind down and eventually stop. If I give it a bit of throttle most of the time it stops.

I decided to chance my arm and use the fuel mixed with some fresh stuff and I guess maybe thats the problem. I also drained the carbs before I left, but I suppose it wouldnt be any harm to clean the them out...

Any suggestions/tips appreciated.

pmcq

Post by **sirch345** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:54 am

I would be inclined to think as you say, that the old fuel mixed with the new isn't helping matters

If that doesn't sort it out I'd take it for a good ride,

Chris.

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:14 pm

Cheers Chris. Yea will rip out the carbs and give them a good clean and replace the fuel. Hopefully that will sort things out. It was only when I started the bike up after 9 months that I realised how much I missed it!

Actually one thing I did notice was putting my hands up to the exhausts one seemed to be running hotter than the other so I'm sure they are in need of a balancing. My mate has loaned me a Carbtune so will make use of it.

Thanks.

Dean O · Post by **Dean O** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:35 pm

pmcq wrote:Actually one thing I did notice was putting my hands up to the exhausts one seemed to be running hotter than the other
Thanks.

I hope thats normal cos both my storm & SP do that

cupasoop · Post by **cupasoop** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:49 am

It is normal.

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:17 am

Great - thanks cupa. Any idea why that is?

bikerpiker · Post by **bikerpiker** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:48 pm

It was the same with my Triumph, it had a four into two exhaust.

I noticed especially in winter when the exhaust gases were more noticeable starting form cold, that 1 silencer had very slightly more fumes coming out of it

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Also , if i held my hand over the end of the can ,it was very slightly hotter than the other side

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:57 pm

I thought this thread was going to be about someone being allowed out for their first ride after a pregnancy or something... lol