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offlineAdministratorPosted 1 year ago # -
watstephen
offlineMemberI have a 99 ZX9 with an intermitant fuel problem. It sounds like its running out of fuel and conks out and stops. this happens at different times ranging from 45mins to 2.5 hrs. then after sitting on the side of the road for 15- 45 mins it will restart and run fine. My local bike shop has replaced the fuel lines , filter and fuel pump and now have no other suggestions. are their any sensors that control the fuel pump or flow to the carby's. Any helpful suggestions would be welcome
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorG'day,
Hmmm. . . that's an odd one. I'll bounce this off Jamie tomorrow morning over our morning coffee.
Will let you know what we come up with.
Posted 1 year ago # -
abusa
offlineMemberHave you made any changes to the bike prior to this happening? Has the bike been painted recently?
Maybe look at the breather to see if its clogged. Check the fuels to see if they arent kinked when the tank is dropped back in place. Also check that the fuel pump is well insulated, you might have vapour lock happening. Next time it stops open and shut the fuel cap, see if theres any pressure built up.Posted 1 year ago # -
watstephen
offlineMemberNo kinks in any fuel lines, I have tested for pressure build up when it stops. breather seem clear. this has only started since i had a major service done. I have also had the fuel pump replaced as well. Last time it broke down I pulled the tank off and the lines off the fuel pump an d their seems to be fuel their but sounds like it has no fuel when trying to crank over and start ( couple of sputters then nothing) is their any flow controls after the fuel pump?
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorI'm thinking electrical.
Check coils and ignition pickups.
Check resistance levels with them cold and again after heating them up with a heat gun.
Posted 1 year ago # -
abusa
offlineMemberOk what work was done with the service? Its probably worth looking in what work was done though it might just be a coincidence happening at the same time. As Mick says electrical is worth a look. Did you replace plugs? Maybe a faulty plug sometimes that happens. Do any of your mates have any spare coil caps. Maybe one was dropped and is faulty. Probably too much of a hassle to check plugs when it does it next but it might help track down which pot is the culprit. If all are reading even then its not likely to be spark plug or carburettor so you will have to start looking further down the line.
Anyway some suggestions to look at.Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorThinking further, it's conking out completely, not on one or two cylinders at a time.
Kinda eliminates coils or ignition pickups. That'd only kill two cylinders at a time.
Posted 1 year ago # -
watstephen
offlineMemberwhen it conks out it conks out completely, as in not firing on any cylinders. as for major service they did valve clearance and new plugs and filters. I have gone over wiring harness and everything looks fine all conections are clean and and nothing looks obviously suspect. Could it be the relay for the fuel pump or is there a sensor that controls fuel flow / pressure? I have been told relays either work or not work, usually something that dosent happen interemitantly.
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorIt's rare to find an intermittent fault with a relay. I suspect that if it's electrical, it's a major power feed to the ignition.
Posted 1 year ago # -
watstephen
offlineMemberI have found a wiring diagram online that shows that their is a fuel pressure sensor that controls the fuel pump. It also gives a test procedure for it so I am going to give that a go. depending on the cost I will most probably replace the relay as well just to try and rule that out also. Thanks a again for your suggestions
Posted 1 year ago # -
chicago Real Estate
offlineMemberHi Guys i have 250cc Honda Bike its road grip suspension all is very good but its fuel consumption is so high. So How can i reduce its fuel consumption.
Posted 1 year ago # -
watstephen
offlineMemberProblem still unresolved. Have taken to a different bike shop that seem to be performing a bit more in depth testing but still coming up with not specific fault. They are now going to test all the cut out / kill switches to see if any of them are the problem. will keep posted on any updates
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorLook forward to hearing the outcome of this.
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pav69
offlineMemberi have just installed led blinkers on my 95zxr750 wouldnt flash at first but a new electronic flash can sorted that ,but now i have both blinkers flashing like hazard lights when i turn them on any advice would be good ,has any one had this problem b4 cheers steve.
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorWhat he said. LOL
Hit your local Jaycar and explain the situation, they'll sort you out.
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