New member Captain Dave

[Captain Dave]

Just bobbed my 84 interstate down here in Sarasota Florida. Lost 136 pounds of ABS plastic set the floats right finally and she runs like a scalded cat. I'm using abs glue from the plumbing supply with fiberglass tape to patch the skins but they may never go back on. Nude wings are a whole new thing. :moped: I ride here in Sarasota in the winter and in Hampton roads in Va. mid year. One problem I have is that the fuel pump comes on with the key rather than the starter. Great for cold starts but it may be over pressuring the needle valves since I'm fighting sooty plugs. Not sure if there is a pressure shutoff for the fuel pump. Still learning.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics from PA!

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz

 

[tom foreman]

welcome from southern ill :music:

 

[joedrum]

welcome to classic ....hmmm not sure at the moment on the fuel pump on its fuunction should know but cant come up with it at moment ..stock racks are finicky ...could a combination of things also playing a roll in this ...

welcome to classic ...hmmm personally i have a snow and ice problem as well as mud problem with my bike...fla and rich condition sounds better :doh: :hihihi:

 

[slabghost]

Pump should not over pressure the carbs ever. It's only rated to give 4lb pressure max if stock and my memory serves.

 

[Captain Dave]

Thanks guys for the welcome replies. Needles are pretty dry but before I pull the rack again I may just back up a lick and clean the air filter. Duh.

 

[bronko37]

Welcome to classics. Do that air filter, let her breath some fresh air.

I wouldnt worry about the pump building too much pressure. Its more likely that if you are not diligent in shutting off the key when the bike isnt running your more likely to lose some pump life. Probably someone just crossed a wire when they replaced it originally. Doesn't sound like too big an issue.

 

[Tom_Charlton]

Welcome from south-central Illinois.

The 1200 fuel pump operates off a relay that is energized by the pulse generators when the engine is running. If your pump comes on when the key is turned on, a PO has by-passed the fuel pump relay.

Sooty plugs can be caused by many different factors such as too much fuel, a cold running engine, or wrong plugs.

Too much fuel - float valve not seating correctly, floats set too high, mismatch on main jets, enrichment valve not closing correctly, restricted air filter, etc.

Cold running engine - stuck or no thermostat, retarded ignition, spark plugs with wrong heat range, etc.

Too many around town trips can also soot the plugs. Running in too high a gear will also dog the engine down and soot the plugs. GW engines like RPMs.

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from New Jersey! :clapping:

 

[rob.lafady]

Welcome from Washington state!

 

[zman]

Welcome to the forum. I'm an ex Floridian , I kinda miss those long smooth back roads down there, hated those fire ants.

 

[rmc10]

welcome from Alabama

 

[toytender01]

Welcome from central Calif.