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[TYREDNGRUMPEE]

So I'm thinking that the straightforward, 10min test would be to provide an adequate remote fuel supply and pinch off the vacuum tube leading to the lhs?

[Beancounter]

Folks, as always, I'm firstly apologising for the lack of updates on a thread of mine - I'll come on to that in a sec'.

 

 

Beany, ewe can make a test diagramaflam ooot of a sheet of arsey tates.  Worthwhile even if only for testing porpoises.

 

 

 

Nope. Bee Crows the vacuum pipe only runs from the lh Carp inlet back to the pump itself.

Worth taking into consideration the suckage between the two, which could be sufficient to suck fuel past.

Any sign of fuel in the vacuum pipe?

The pipes are connected correctly? Wouldn't be the first time.

 

 

Ahem !

 

The problem was eventually traced to a knackered fuel pump.  I believe dappers, Tyred and Studley all suggested this at the start of my troubles (apologies if I've missed anyone out).

 

We fitted a second hand electric fuel pump from a ZZR600 (I think, might have been an R6) and the bike ran well.

 

The float valves needed replacing as they had deformed slightly and wouldn't seat perfectly thus allowing a tiny amount of fuel past (not enough to cause issues just now but a future problem lying in wait).

 

Sad to say that the reason for the delay in responding, aside from lack of organisational skills and life getting in the way, is that I sold the bike shortly after getting the problem fixed.  The purchaser is a friend of my mechanic mate so he knows all about the history of the bike - I wouldn't have felt comfortable punting it on to someone who was unaware of this particular TDM's high maintenance nature, I really don't like "comebacks".  I'm pleased to say the new owner is still enjoying the machine and putting the miles on the clock.

 

I've taken a departure from TDMs and am now riding a BMW R1100RT.  It's a world apart and is definitely the more sensible option but I find myself doing three times the motorway mileage that I used to and it's even more comfortable than the TDM (the seat mainly).

 

Anyhoo, I hope all's well with you guys.  Your hand-holding and spoon feeding over the last 5 years of TDM 2 (and initially TDM 1 when I first experienced the wet weather misfire) was a great comfort when it needed attention.  Incidentally, the first thing I did on buying the Beemer was tape up the ignition coils.

[dapleb]

Hope you stick around beany, always enjoy reading yer postifications.

[Beancounter]

Hope you stick around beany, always enjoy reading yer postifications.

 

Thanks dappers, very kind of you to say so.  I'll definitely be hanging around.

[Sidarta]

Folks, as always, I'm firstly apologising for the lack of updates on a thread of mine - I'll come on to that in a sec'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem was eventually traced to a knackered fuel pump.  I believe dappers, Tyred and Studley all suggested this at the start of my troubles (apologies if I've missed anyone out).

 

We fitted a second hand electric fuel pump from a ZZR600 (I think, might have been an R6) and the bike ran well.

 

The float valves needed replacing as they had deformed slightly and wouldn't seat perfectly thus allowing a tiny amount of fuel past (not enough to cause issues just now but a future problem lying in wait).

 

Sad to say that the reason for the delay in responding, aside from lack of organisational skills and life getting in the way, is that I sold the bike shortly after getting the problem fixed.  The purchaser is a friend of my mechanic mate so he knows all about the history of the bike - I wouldn't have felt comfortable punting it on to someone who was unaware of this particular TDM's high maintenance nature, I really don't like "comebacks".  I'm pleased to say the new owner is still enjoying the machine and putting the miles on the clock.

 

I've taken a departure from TDMs and am now riding a BMW R1100RT.  It's a world apart and is definitely the more sensible option but I find myself doing three times the motorway mileage that I used to and it's even more comfortable than the TDM (the seat mainly).

 

Anyhoo, I hope all's well with you guys.  Your hand-holding and spoon feeding over the last 5 years of TDM 2 (and initially TDM 1 when I first experienced the wet weather misfire) was a great comfort when it needed attention.  Incidentally, the first thing I did on buying the Beemer was tape up the ignition coils.

 

Hi Beancounter!

 

Boy, my father said: we have to be prepared for anything in this world.
Beancounter with Yamaha MT09, FJ1300, R1, Hayabusa Tiger vstrom and etc.  
But had to be Beeeeeeemer?

Sorry, just kidding.

They say the B ... 1100RT is a great motorcycle. 

Cheers to the new mount.

 

Cheers!

[Beancounter]

 

Hi Beancounter!

 

Boy, my father said: we have to be prepared for anything in this world.
Beancounter with Yamaha MT09, FJ1300, R1, Hayabusa Tiger vstrom and etc.  
But had to be Beeeeeeemer?

Sorry, just kidding.

They say the B ... 1100RT is a great motorcycle. 

Cheers to the new mount.

 

Cheers!

 

I tell ye, I was more surprised than anyone that the RT is a fun motorcycle.  I never gave them a second glance but getting my arse handed to me by a mate who was riding one really opened my eyes.

[Sidarta]

 

I tell ye, I was more surprised than anyone that the RT is a fun motorcycle.  I never gave them a second glance but getting my arse handed to me by a mate who was riding one really opened my eyes.

 

Hi Beancounter!

 

Better a taste. In fact we transform the motorcycle in a large motorcycle.

Carpe Diem

 

Cheers!