[Tanx] [External] TA Problem. Please assist

[Adam N.]

The solution is simply to ride the motorcycle.

The magic elixir may do something or it may just be there as you ride along
and it's impossible to know given confirmation bias.

Basically, unridden motorcycles develop carb problems, ridden ones don't.

On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 11:51 AM Milt Rudy via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
wrote:

> I use Techron about every 2000 miles in each car and notice they will run
> a bit smoother afterwards.  I also use StaBil in the 20 gallons of gas I
> keep for my generator and in the generator itself.  It has never failed to
> start on a few pulls when the power goes out and when I start it
> periodically to just "exercise" it.  Of course, I exchange all the
> "StaBil'd" gas yearly after they switch over to winter blend gas.  In the
> motorcycle (NC700X), I only use gasoline, and I start and run it at least
> weekly even during the winter.  Have yet to experience any problems.
> Milt
>
> On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 10:36 AM J. Braun via Tanx <
> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>
>> With all due respect to Herman's knowledge and skills, which are many, I
>> have to disagree.
>>
>> My brother Richard is a marine mechanic in California. He has a noted
>> reputation for knowledge and quality work. I asked him about storing
>> engines over the winter and he pointed me to Sea Foam where I had been
>> using Sta-Bil previously.
>>
>> However, he points out, Sea Foam is a preservative, not a cleaner. The
>> marketing people would have you believe that it is but his
>> recommendation is Techron
>> <https://www.chevronlubricants.com/en_us/home/products/techron-complete-fuel-system-cleaner.html>.
>> It will dissolve and clean the crap out of a carb quickly while Sea Foam
>> *might* do something *eventually.* I have solved many a carburetor
>> problem by simply using Techron in a couple of tanks of gas and just riding
>> the bike. Certainly beats pulling the carbs and rebuilding them. In dirty
>> carbs I generally use twice the concentration that the instructions
>> recommend.
>>
>> I have a case of each in my garage and use each for their specific
>> purpose/
>>
>> While I'm at it let me recite a favorite rant of mine. *WD*-40 is a *W*ater
>> *D*ispersant NOT a lubricant. Again, a great job by their marketing
>> department! For a real light weight penetrating lubricant get CRC
>> PowerLube
>> <https://www.crcindustries.com/products/power-lube-174-multi-purpose-lubricant-11-wt-oz-05006.html>.
>> It's industrial quality and available at most AutoZone or O'Reilly stores.
>> It gets into tight spaces, frees up crud, and lubricates the parts. It's
>> also safe for rubber parts although for that I generally use a silicon
>> spray. They also make another version with a PTFE additive that I've tried
>> but not found any particular advantage for motorcycle applications.
>>
>> The right tool for the right job! But of course, your mileage may vary.
>>
>> J.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 1:24 PM Hermann Kasper via Tanx <
>> tanx at lists.micapeak.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi--
>>>
>>> my first step would be to try a generous amount of "SEAFOAM" in the fuel
>>> .
>>> (Walmart has it at a decent price)
>>>
>>> Herm
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Tanx <tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com> on behalf of Burr, John
>>> H Collins via Tanx <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:15 PM
>>> *To:* evansmsf at aol.com <evansmsf at aol.com>; Transalp and NX discussion
>>> list <tanx at lists.micapeak.com>
>>> *Cc:* Burr, John H Collins <john.burr at collins.com>
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Tanx] [External] TA Problem. Please assist
>>>
>>>
>>> OR
>>>
>>> Leak in the vacuum hose to fuel valve.  Either way the tank should come
>>> off.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* Tanx [mailto:tanx-bounces at lists.micapeak.com] *On Behalf Of *Don
>>> Evans via Tanx
>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:10 PM
>>> *To:* tanx at lists.micapeak.com
>>> *Cc:* evansmsf at aol.com
>>> *Subject:* [External] [Tanx] TA Problem. Please assist
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bike (89) sat the winter with fuel and stabilizer in tank.  Starts quick
>>> and runs well for a few then loses power as if no fuel.  Roll the throttle
>>> and it regains and continues. Happens many times on a 20 mile trip.  Rarely
>>> does it entirely quit,  If so I can start quickly.  No correlation between
>>> road condition (bumps), miles traveled or speed.  Installed new CDI's to
>>> eliminate that as an issue.  I ride daily to, hopefully, clear and clear.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Your help please.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Don
>>>
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