Hey Allen or others,
Wanna ask you a question. My 700S starts fine cold, but when hot, can be
a real bear to start. About half the time, it starts right away and purrs.
Last night, I got stuck and it took over 45 minutes of cranking and letting it
rest. I was in Miami, and it backfired like a gun! (You can imagine the
reactions!). While turning over, it sometimes sounds like it is firing but
almost more like a detonation. Not the mis-timed damaging type, but one "hit"
but no joy. Then, one of the times I try it, (ok, obviously the last time) it
goes like there was never a problem. Fires and purrs.
I have new plugs, clean filter, good gas. I have run three bottles of
Seafoam through. I was thinking might be a little rich, but not so much now.
Vapor lock, as I understand, is not a carb, side draft issue. Possibly the
choke plungers aren't going fully in when choke is turned off. Other guess
would be dirty carbs. I plan to spray the intake boots with carb cleaner today
and check them. What do you think? Would high float level(s) cause this?
Could the coils and or wires be heat sensitive? (Due to age). Other thoughts?
Bear in mind I have very few tools with me since I live in SC and bike is in
Miami, where I work.
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