Drain carbs if sat for a week?

26-11-2018, 06:54 AM

I was hoping for a fix that meant I didn’t need to drain them to start it up when I go for a ride after not using if for a while. I accept that they may need draining at the beginning of the season for example, but not every week?
I don’t remember ever having to do it on my carbed 750ss I had a while ago....

Mr Gazza · 26-11-2018, 04:49 PM

I still don't really understand the question, but I am intrigued.

If you don't use it regularly why are you draining the carbs every week and what does this achieve?

Flip · 26-11-2018, 04:56 PM

First of all are you running the standard CV carbs or a pair of FCR’s?

Like Mr G I am also a little perplexed as to why you feel you need to drain them for easy starting after just one week.

Give us some details and I’m sure we can help.

Ron1000 · 26-11-2018, 06:09 PM

I’m also perplexed…easily done tho so thought it was just me.

Can’t you just fire the bike up, run it a wee bit?

And put some fst-pro fuel stabiliser in it.

26-11-2018, 04:49 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,845	I still don't really understand the question, but I am intrigued. If you don't use it regularly why are you draining the carbs every week and what does this achieve? __________________

26-11-2018, 04:56 PM	#3
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	First of all are you running the standard CV carbs or a pair of FCR’s? Like Mr G I am also a little perplexed as to why you feel you need to drain them for easy starting after just one week. Give us some details and I’m sure we can help. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

26-11-2018, 06:54 AM	#1
Billbo Guest Posts: n/a	I was hoping for a fix that meant I didn’t need to drain them to start it up when I go for a ride after not using if for a while. I accept that they may need draining at the beginning of the season for example, but not every week? I don’t remember ever having to do it on my carbed 750ss I had a while ago....

26-11-2018, 06:09 PM	#4
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	I’m also perplexed…easily done tho so thought it was just me. Can’t you just fire the bike up, run it a wee bit? And put some fst-pro fuel stabiliser in it.