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11-24-2013, 10:43 PM | #32 |
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11-24-2013, 11:24 PM | #33 |
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Is your fuel filter plugged?
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11-24-2013, 11:35 PM | #34 |
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Can you tell me where it is and how to check? I want to check it, hoses for kinks and cracks, etc.
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11-25-2013, 12:06 AM | #35 |
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The filter may be in the tank, but I'm not familiar with carbed models. Pull the hose off at the carb and see if fuel flows out of it.
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11-25-2013, 06:12 AM | #36 |
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My Haynes manual finally arrived. The filter and pump are under the tank. According to Haynes, the pump "runs when the starter button is pressed," not when the key is turned on, which was news to me. Also according to Haynes, "when the [carb] float valve shuts off the flow into the chamber(s), the back pressure in the line stops the pump." If I can get my bike home, I can test to see if the pump works by "using a fully charged 12v battery, connect the positive terminal to the yellow wire terminal in the pump side of the connector using an auxillary lead, and connect the negative terminal to the black/yellow wire terminal - the pump should operate."
I just need my bike brought home so I can test out the pump. If anyone can help me by trailering my bike from Smyrna (GA) to Canton (GA) please contact me ASAP. Or if you know of a trustworthy wrecker service, that will work too. I can't let it just sit in the parking deck at work.
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11-25-2013, 07:50 AM | #37 |
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11-25-2013, 11:42 AM | #38 |
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Hey Jason, hope you find a tow soon. It got me thinking what I would do in your situation and I remembered my insurance company (Progressive) has a roadside assistance clause. It wasn't something I asked for or knew was available. I wasn't aware I had it till till the rep mentioned it while renewing my policy on the phone. I don't know if that's common in the bike insurance industry but it might be worth a call to your agent.
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11-25-2013, 12:19 PM | #39 |
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Most of the roadside assistance programs do not include bikes. I have AAA and it doesn't cover the bike.
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11-25-2013, 12:29 PM | #40 |
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This is on my Progressive MOTORCYCLE policy. I quizzed the rep about it at the time and she was firm that it applied to motorcycles as well. It is entirely possible she was clueless, so I just went and looked it up again and I guess she wasn't wrong. Here's a blurb from Progressive's site:
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11-25-2013, 01:03 PM | #41 |
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AMA roadside assistance does, and also your car. In fact, it covers any car you happen to be in, whether as a driver or passenger.
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11-25-2013, 01:26 PM | #42 |
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Unfortunately, American General (purchased through Met Life) doesn't have roadside assistance, as i just found out. Maybe it's time to look at other companies ?!?
Just called 4 towing companies. Want to know what they charge to tow a 800 lb bike 30 miles 1-way? $160!!! Not just "no" but "hell no!" I finally got smart and called a few brothers from my lodge, and one of them is borrowing a neighbor's trailer to help me take it home this afternoon. I've always known that I could depend on a brother to help me out, but it's really reassuring when that time comes and you get the confirmation. Once I get home, I can test the fuel pump, filter, etc. If anyone else has any ideas, dump them on me pls.
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11-25-2013, 01:38 PM | #43 |
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1-800-PROGRESSIVE
I've never used the roadside service, it could be a total mess for for your circumstance. Regardless, I just noticed you can get a web quote based on zip code and VIN - might be worth checking out; http://www.progressive.com/motorcycl...cle-insurance/
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11-25-2013, 03:11 PM | #44 |
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Your fuel pump and coils gets fire when you turn the power switch on (button on your right handle bar). Your ignition switch gets its power from the white wire that is on the 30 amp fuse in the start relay (under the coolant tank on the right side). The gray wire from your ignition switch to the igniter (black box under the coolant tank) should have reduced voltage around 6.1 volts or it won't crank if the voltage is too high. Search post with my user name Zoom45 and you will find a lot of info similar to your problem.
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Quote:
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