I have a 2000 Kawasaki ZXi 1100 that I didn't remove the fuel from last Fall like I should have. Now it won't start. I put stabilizer in it in November, but by then it already wouldn't start and I don't think what I put in the tank was able to work it's way through to the carbs. Does anyone know what is involved in getting it to run again? Also, if I drain ther old gas, what can I do with it to get rid of the fuel? Thanks for your help.
2007-06-16 16:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by tom08226 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Drain the carbretors untill the gas runs clean.
Disposal?
That's up to you......
2007-06-16 16:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you know why you should "FOG" it before putting it away for the winter, drain out the old gas, run fresh fuel, replace spark plugs with new ones, hope you fuel lines did'nt rot out, YOU MUST "Fog" the motor and drain the fuel before winterizing, it's a "MUST", Fuel stabilzers don't work very well, fresh fuel is ALWAYS best, even with "Stabilizer" added, gasoline starts to get "Varnishy" even after only 30 days. Fresh fuel is best. You should be adding a "Carbon Guard" as well with every fuel tank fill up. gasoline quality is the worst it has EVER been. Alcohol is added to the fuel as well now which is "Hydroscopic" (attrracts water).
2007-06-16 23:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The gas you left in it went stagnant. You will have to flush your carbs to get the engine to restart if you don't know how its better to take it to a proffesional will cost you but at least your investment won't go to waiste. The old gas you can put in an approved container and take it to canadian tire they have the resources to get rid of it.
2007-06-17 05:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep the answers about clogged jets in the carbs from the fuel going bad......turning to a gummy deposit.....are right.......you might get it to run by spraying a LOT of carb cleaner into the carb, rr even WD-40...but it sounds like a trip to the mechanic..it should take him about an hour or so......
2007-06-18 02:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "varnish" from the old gas has plugged the jets in the carburetor. You will have to disassemble and clean it. I would guess a recycling station where you take old paint, etc. would accept the gas.
2007-06-17 02:53:02 · answer #5 · answered by Hondu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋