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What is Vapor Lock?

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Old 12-08-2011, 11:58 PM
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Cool What is Vapor Lock?

Yes, I do know what it is, but not too long ago, I didnt. I have never had real personal experience with this, so, can someone explain what the symptoms are, and how to easily identify, and fix the problem, or maybe a personal experience that can be shared with us all.
 
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:08 AM
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i've never had an issue with that on my bike....



but it'd probably start to run like sh*t or stall, and you'd hear the pump trying to re-prime the lines
 
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Old 12-09-2011, 09:11 AM
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Vapour lock happens when a bike gets hot and the fuel in the carb/fuel line vaporises before it should and the bike won't start. It happens here sometimes on really hot days when the bike's been standing in the sun.
In essence it means the bike isn't getting a correct fuel/air mixture and won't run right. Too lean.
Hope this helps
 
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:55 AM
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I thought it was when the lid on the Bottle of Booze got screwed on too tightly and you cant get the Bastard open...........
 
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Yep... the Bike can crap out on you while your riding too... but super easy to fix... just open your gas tank, let it breath and release the pressure and the bike should start right up after
 
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