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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: MRBLUESKY on January 21, 2009, 04:26:25 PM

Title: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 21, 2009, 04:26:25 PM: I have removed the tank and pulled one of the 3 pipes out and cant for the life of me find out where it goes back in . Its only 6 inches long so cant be too far away

the overflow is in place and so is the pipe to the filter on the carbs , so is it the vacuum pipe that ive pulled out? if so where does other end attach to , the manual does not show and i looked for hours now
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: mwheat308 on January 21, 2009, 06:41:41 PM: Welcome.
I have a 1200 but maybe the placement will be close enough to help.
Mine is attached to the 3rd carb from the left near the top.

Good luck
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: PitterB4 on January 21, 2009, 09:45:56 PM: That little tube sounds like the vacuum tube. It goes from the petcock to the first (far left) carb.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: crbandit on January 21, 2009, 10:01:24 PM: Quote from: MRBLUESKY on January 21, 2009, 04:26:25 PM
I have removed the tank and pulled one of the 3 pipes out and cant for the life of me find out where it goes back in . Its only 6 inches long so cant be too far away

the overflow is in place and so is the pipe to the filter on the carbs , so is it the vacuum pipe that ive pulled out? if so where does other end attach to , the manual does not show and i looked for hours now
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: crbandit on January 21, 2009, 10:15:55 PM: Sorry, this is the first time I reply to a post and I made a mistake minutes ago I also have a B1200, but i believe PitterB4 is right. You may also find something interesting (manual or microfiches) for your GSF 400 here: http://blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual (usually they have the manuals in English). :thumb:
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 21, 2009, 11:33:30 PM: Thanks
do you know of any diagrams or pics for this as the manual is worse than hopeless, and i cant see any short pipes for this to fit onto

i could do with knowing where all 3 pipes from the tank go, as this might be the cause of my overal problem of not starting
thanks again
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Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 24, 2009, 08:49:40 PM: It will go to one of the manifold rubbers. look at the back of the cylinder head on the black bits that connect it to the carbs one should have a pipe coming out, and this will be why your bike doesnt run.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP FITTING THE AIRBOX PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 05:49:17 AM: thank you for all for the replies and advice , you have helped me out loads and ive fixed one of the issues now

Second problem ive encountered its re-fittng this dam airbaox. Is there a knack as it just wont go on fully even with the clamps removed .

any tips ?

thanks again
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 06:55:00 AM: Put a little smear of engine oil on the rubbers.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 08:10:37 AM: i have the air box back in place now but im confused on this next problem

the bike starts when i funnel fuel into the carb filter

I attach the tank pipe and it does not filter through and does not start, why is this?

any ideas

thanks
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 08:27:00 AM: Try putting your fuel tap to the prime posistion. to do this you might need to remove the small screw you can see on the front of your fuel tap. Then turn the tap as far as you can clockwise.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: interfuse on January 25, 2009, 10:27:23 AM: First, did you hook the vacuum line from cyclinder #1 to the fuel tap? Second, have you checked the vacuum line for leaks? Third, have you checked the fuel filter in the tank to make sure it's not clogged with rust?
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 10:35:52 AM: I have it going now and fuel is flowing through, but this is when the petcock arrow is pointing up, nothing comes out in reserve?
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 10:37:33 AM: You need the vacuum line connected from the back of the fuel tap to the inlet rubber for it to work on reserve.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 10:42:32 AM: thanks

can you confirm how the petcock works on your bike

Mine seems to be

arrow point up = open
down = Closed
to the front on bike =Res

this sounds the wrong way round?
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 10:44:44 AM: Arrow up= prime so fuel comes straight out. To front = reserve, needs vacuum line attaching and engine turning to let fuel flow. To bottom = regular on, needs enough fuel in tank and vacuum line/engine turning to let fuel flow.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 10:48:26 AM: thanks
what is prime for then? and what setting do you run on ?
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 10:50:23 AM: Prime is to fill up the carbs when you have completely drained them, i run on pointing down 99% of the time, then if i run out i change to reserve which gets me to the local fuel station.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: MRBLUESKY on January 25, 2009, 10:54:28 AM: thanks so much, you have helped me out so much. i think i understand it all now .

you are a star
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: Banditmax on January 25, 2009, 10:56:12 AM: Thats ok anytime mate, gotta keep these bandits on the road.
Title: Re: GSF 400 HELP PLEASE
Post by: PitterB4 on January 28, 2009, 10:20:22 AM: Max is right on. Good luck!

BTW, there is a 400-specific forum here (http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?board=20.0). There's a ton of knowledgeable folks there that may not check this general forum as much... or ever.