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Hi there

DILEMMA

Oh my old name on here was Paulie but forgot my password and stuff so I redid it -)

So, my L1 sings along perfectly but SOMETIMES when I stop at traffic lights or whatever and come off the throttle she dies, then when I try to start it again it either tries to turn over but the battery is drained and wont kick over or else it wont even try to start.

If I jump start it it fires up fine but then when I ride it a bit and then come off the throttle it stalls out again.

Any ideas?

The fuel pump was replaced a while ago, all new spark plugs etc new battery aswell... so I'm at a loss... and its quite embarassing when you stall at lights in front of all the people you have just overtaken lol

Thanks

Hi mate, sounds like either an earthing problem or something simple like a pinched fuel line. I had a similar problem when I did a service on my ZXR750 L3, when I put the tank back on the fuel hose was in the way and the fuel tank pinched the hose, reducing the fuel flow. After a few minutes, there was enough fuel going through and she would fire up again. Otherwise I would check for any exposed/bare wires touching the frame/metal - it could be earthing out. As for your battery sounding drained - well, it is a sure sign it is on the way out - spend the $$ and get a heavy duty one. Bottom line - check fuel lines to see if they are piched or cracked & check wiring. I'd guess it's the fuel line or fuel tap. Good luck - Darius

Hey thanks for the reply Darius,

The battery is heavy duty and is only about 2-3 months old..... I was thinking is was the alternator cause the battery was sounding drained after Id been riding for a solid half hour.. but I know nothing