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Now it will not start!

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This morning I was running the engine in order to warm it up to do an oil change. I had let it run for about 8 to 10 minutes when it died. This bike has been starting with a touch of the button and now it will not crank. In fact I almost ran the battery down trying. It will turn over and occasionally makes sounds like it will start but it never gets to it. I can't help but think it is the fuel system. I did pull the tank off earlier so I thought I had a crimp in the fuel line. I can't find one. I took the tank off again and put it to prime and fuel poured out normally.

Specifics:
1982 GS650GL
41,000 miles
Has been running great. I put new switch gear and controls on it but it has run since.

Thank's for any help.
Jim
 
Well I fixed it. It was the Vacuum tube. Clymers is really sketchy on the whole issue of that line. I simply reattached and it started right up. With a little help from my car battery.
Jim
 
Oh sure! Go ahead and fix your own problems without letting us rip into it! :twisted: :lol:
 
Keith,
How rude of me! Sorry. You guys actually did help fix it. I did a search on "Vacuum tube" in the forum and found out that the vacuum line attaches to the #2 carb. I took the tank off and Attached it. Viola it started like a dream.
Jim
 
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