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I took my 81 Interstate out formy first ride. I was disappointed. When cruising with cruise control on it will start slowing down. When I give it the gas it will not accelerate, then all of the sudden does.

I had the carbs redone, new fork seals, valves adjusted& timing belts installed before I rode it.......what do you think?



Don

 

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The cruise is a throttle lock. It has nothing to do with that. When running at 60 all of the sudden it slows down & adding more throttle will not make it accelerate, then all of the sudden it takes off. It does not die.

.....Don

 

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Does NAPA sell a fuel filter that would work or do I have to order from a vendor?



Don

 

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I just returned from buying a fuel filter from a dealer. I will install it in the morning & report back. I also want to drain the fuel tank. I hope there a drain plug?

Thanks Guys....Don

 

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Is there a place to DRAIN the fuel tank? I did not see a place. I checked the old filter & its full of particles. I'd like to drain the tank before changing the filter.

Fuel pumps are around $90 so that will be next. Hate to order one before I see what happens with all your recommendations.......Thanks Don

 

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I requested this work based on advice given to other members here that had bought bikes.
It was test driven, but for only once around the block in the city.

Don

 

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I requested this work based on advice given to other members here that had just bought bikes.
It was test driven, but for only once around the block in the city.

Don

 

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How did that happen.....Sorry for the second post

Friday- I have the tank cleaned out as well as I can clean it. Is there something I should mix with the gas when filling it up?



I hear a lot of talk about sea foam. Would this help.(there is no gunk in the tank just mild rust.)

Don

 

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Got the tank cleaned, new fuel lines & filter. I put 2 oz of seafoam in the gas. I fixed the sending unit. I'll take it for a ride in the morning before it heats up to see if the problem is gone. Thanks for all the help.....Don

 

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Jason-that is not what I'm talking about. The engine apparantiy is staving for gas. It looses power.

Will find out in the morning if it is fixed.

Don

 

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rgbeard.....I just followed the directions. They call for approx 1/2 oz per gallon of gas. I put 3 gal of gas to oz of seafoam.

I drove it this morning & it ran rough for 3 miles then cleared up. I continued to drive it for 70 more miles & it ran great the whole time, however the gas gauge is not working again.

It's 100 degrees so I'll wait till it cools off a bit to check the gas gauge....any recommendations?

Don

 

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rgbeard.....I just followed the directions. They call for approx 1/2 oz per gallon of gas. I put 3 gal of gas to 2oz of seafoam.

I drove it this morning & it ran rough for 3 miles then cleared up. I continued to drive it for 70 more miles & it ran great the whole time, however the gas gauge is not working again.

It's 100 degrees so I'll wait till it cools off a bit to check the gas gauge....any recommendations?

Don