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| Eliminator 125 broken down again :( | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 22 2014, 09:34 PM (312 Views) | |
| alex_m | Jan 22 2014, 09:34 PM Post #1 |
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Hi again all I received my 2007 Eliminator 125 back from repair less than 2 weeks ago after waiting 3 weeks for it to be repaired I was told that the pilot jet and needle valve had to be replaced, any way details of the 1st break down were: I was driving to work having only owned the bike for 4 weeks (bought from Bradford Motorcycles with warranty) and after 20 mins driving it started to judder and then completely cut out - after 10 mins I could start it up again but died again after a few min. Like I said I was told this was due to the pilot jet and needle valve. Then today driving home from work a 8 mile drive I stopped off at Tescos and when I set back off it did the same thing started to judder then cut out but this time with a very intense burning rubber smell but after 10min I was able to start it up again and drive it bit by bit home. What I tested was fuel tap by switching it to all 3 positions and I tried opening the fuel cap in case the breather hole was clogged, I checked the spark plug color and that ht lead was connect correctly, made sure it has plenty of fuel and checked the oil level, I checked the side stand kill switch is working and that the kill switch on the handlebars was in correct position. I get the bike 2nd hand from a dealer with warranty for £1795 the only reason I payed that much was because I expected a Japanese bike from a dealer with full service history and warranty to be a safe bet :( Any ideas would really help I just don't want to feel like they are fobbing me off. Sorry for the essay :) |
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| kwakjack | Jan 23 2014, 12:27 AM Post #2 |
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nooooooo, not again! right, so I take it it ran fine the first 8 miles? which sounds to me like water or "oops" in the fuel. easiest way to test this is stick a nice clean tub under the carb drain and loosen the drain screw on the carb body, inspect the fuel. it should be a nice yellowy colour, any clear bubbles indicate water in the fuel. next, take the three/four screws out that hold the carb bowl on, and inspect the bowl for any "oops" in there. even the tiniest speck of dirt can cause problems. good luck, hope its a really easy fault to find and fix, and hope you dont have to part with much more monies to get it sorted |
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| andy-750 | Jan 23 2014, 12:45 PM Post #3 |
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certainly not water in the fuel as petrol floats on top of water so water would be the first thing to go into the carbs and it would not restart after a break, as in your other post check electrics and coils breaking down when its warm |
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| Deleted User | Jan 24 2014, 06:02 PM Post #4 |
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get it back to the repairer asap. under still not fixed fault.If its still under warranty alternatively give it to them.I had a similar fault and it was an inline filter a previous owner had added from the petrol tank to the carbs that was choked.A small conical paper filter I got of ebay for about a quid. hope you get sorted. |
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