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Problems with my PC
Written by c172myp51 on 7/14/2010 at 10:25 pm

I hope nobody has mentioned this yet (I didn't read all the posts...sorry).
Replace the fuel filter! It's a $21 part at the Honda dealer, is relatively
easy to change if you've got nimble fingers, and requires NO tupperware to be
removed. My bike's performance changed dramatically after I changed the filter.
-Scott

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, "pc800dork" <dokiedo@...> wrote:
>
> Even though you emptied the tank, I doubt that ALL of the old gas is out of
the system - yet. With the PC, I would start at the cheap end and work up. I
doubt you will have to replace the carbs - probably just a good cleaning.
>
> Check all the vacuum tubing and make sure it isn't cracked and that the
connections are good.
>
> Check to make sure that the petcock isn't leaking - do you smell gas when it
does run?
>
> There is a fuel pump, but if the bike is running, it is probably okay. My
guess is a lot of cleaning, checking tubes, hoses, seals. Flushing ALL old
fluids out, etc.
>
> Personally, I think your bike is just pissed about being left alone in a
garage with gas in the tank - she will come around when you show her some TLC.
>
>
>
>
> > These are the following facts:
> >
> > 1. Brand new PC stored in garage "no climate control" for about 10 years,
some gas in tank.
> > 2. A day ago installed a BS9 battery and added gas. *would the battery
matter?
> > 3. Upon ignition PC turned on but would not "Rev Up" past 1500 RPM.
> > 4. Yesterday I did as one of the guys explained and siphoned the gas out of
tank and poured Techron and new gas
> > and still the same problem.
> > (by the way the gas that I took out was abnormally yellow and had a paint
thinner odor)
> > 5. I am ready to have a breakdown because I do not want any body touching my
baby!
> > 6. I am planning to set up my garage with lighting and tools and set up to
take out the carburetor.
> > 7. Is there anything else that I can check before I take the carburetor out.
> > 8. Is there a fuel pump?
> > 9. What should I be careful with when I do check the carburetor.
> > 10.How will a new carburetor cost?
> > 11.What else can I do.
>