[acecycleins]

I just got my bike back after a 3 1/2 month of seperation (not my fault) and days after I got it she will not start. I've pulled plugs and checked various this and thats. So, here's the question: With a little over 40k on the clock can the Fuel Pump (mounted in the tank) suddenly go bad? I am picking up a new fuel filter today, but it's awfully odd that I road the bike 45 miles from the paint shop, parked it for 2 days and now it won't start. The starter turns like it should and the choke (idle advance- it's fuel injected) is operating, but NO crankie. Who's got a K bike and can tell me if I'm on the right path. I am not a mechanic- I just have limited mechanical aptitude. HELP!

 

[acecycleins]

Cured by doing nothing!

OK- so the bike won't start for 3 days- I decide to poke an led flex micro flashlight inside the tank and see if the wiring has come loose. No loose wires, I close the filler cap and turn on the key for shyts and giggles and low and behold the [email protected] thing starts. Why? Have no idea. But, alas, she has sprung to life. So, I will close the agency early today and celebrate with a ride around the loop. Thanks for the responses- hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

 

[acecycleins]

BTW: not to get this thread back on track or anything, but Kirk: how's the bike running? Gotta feel great getting back on it after that involuntary 6 week grounding!

It was the weirdest [email protected] thing. I took it out Friday for a 15 min spin and all was fine. On Monday I took the morning off and hit the road 3 hrs- not a glitch. I am dumbfounded. I've never had a bike not start for days then suddenly fire and ride like nothing was ever wrong. I did manage to change the fuel filter (more for peace of mind) but that was uneventful. Otherwise, things are great with the K bike. Thanks you guys for all you do to keep the levity right.

 

[acecycleins]

Yep- I think it was left over ghost of the tragic "tip over". Which was more of a fall since it was actually on the mechanics table when it hit the deck. Just makes me appreciate it that much more. BTW- highs in the middle 70s haven't hurt my mood. I have to work a 2nd job today and will be gladly riding over rather than driving.