My bike seems to overheat and shut down - Page 2

markie539 · 04-23-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

You only need PRI if the bike has been standing for a few weeks, and the carb has drained - and then, only until the bike is running. At all other times you should use RUN. Vacuum from the engine opens it when you start the bike, and shuts it off when you switch off the engine.

Yeah, I got it back on "ON" and I have been riding a little over 10miles now with no problems. Thanks for the info.

bpdchief · 05-09-2013, 07:47 PM

Funny how putting fuel in the tank made it continue to run :poke2:

GZ250 · 05-09-2013, 10:33 PM

AS A RULE, when the bike is standing straight on two wheels and after opening the gas tank you cannot see gas without shaking the bike, go get the gas.

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