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[SL,STEVE]

Thank you all. The pump is audibly whirring when I put my ear to the tank. I am at my wits end tbh as she is stuck at work in a multi storey car park! I took one plug out and she was dry? I will look at the search facility to see what happens but I am outta my depth with FI....

[D-Rider]

Hi Steve - we need a bit more info as to what is and what isn't happening.

I note that the fuel pump sounds as though it is priming.

When you hit the starter, what happens?
Does the starter motor run and does it turn the engine over?

If so, is the kill switch released? or is it in gear and the sidestand down?

If it's not turning over, are you getting a clicking from the starter relay (and if so, is it a repeated clicking)?

Let us know the answer to some of these and we might get a better idea.

Cheers

[HisNibbs]

Hi,


Is the motor actually cranking over on the starter?

If so then possibly you have an air lock or sucked some debris into the injectors when running it dry. Is there a bleed point ? Is fuel pumping through?
It doesn't sound like you have flooded it but always worth if the motor is cranking over , spinning it on on the starter with full throttle.

if its not turning the motor over then suspect the starter motor relay.

[Willopotomas]

Threaten it with a hammer and harsh words like "I'll put the Streetfighter kit on you" and "I'll never change your original shock". That should work. Remember, talking to the experts here.

[Aladinsaneuk]

You working on Friday? I can hunt out my special Lowestoft permit and pop over in the morning

[SL,STEVE]

Thanks all. She turns over but doesnt appear to try and fire. I put a freshly charged battery on her but no luck. Tried the clear a flood technique but no luck. I can hear the pump whirring if I put the tank in the up position and stick my ear to the base of the tank so at a loss as to whats up with her. I am at work friday but the bike is at my work place (long story) so I am available to lend a spanner or hand to get her running, would appreciate some help, thanks in advance!

[SL,STEVE]

You working on Friday? I can hunt out my special Lowestoft permit and pop over in the morning

And I can provide a Lowwey permit if yours has expired haha! Thanks.

[D-Rider]

You working on Friday? I can hunt out my special Lowestoft permit and pop over in the morning

Is that the day when the tag monitoring system malfunctions and you can travel a bit further?




Actually Steve, Pete is the ideal person to pop over. He probably has more experience than anyone on the forum with Falcos that don't go.

Just a shame that he doesn't have so much experience in getting them to run again (though his friends at Green Flag do)

[D-Rider]

Hmmmm


Is this wayofthedarkhand's old Falco?

It does seem to exhibit this problem at this time of year https://www.ridersite.com/viewtopic.ph ... tip+switch


...... does anyone know if and how this was resolved last year?

[danthewhippet]

Hello and Good choice, i'm a fairly recent convert to the falco and you wont be disappointed, great bike and great site. Whether it's mods or repairs these guys can clue you in and point you in the direction of the nearest shop!!

[DavShill]

It was certainly resolved Andy because he visited the Norfolk meet in early September.

[Firestarter]

ran out of fuel on way to work and she isnt currently working after re-fuel but I have already been given advice on how to rectify and offers of help also, thanks for that again!

Very nice looking bike mate, hope you get it sorted soon.

The above would seem telling to me - ran out of fuel altogether, or just seemed like it did? In either case, could be a blockage in the line/filter, could be the pump is failing (has sufficient "suck" to run, but maybe not to prime the system when empty?) Or possibly it's failing, giving symptoms like running out of fuel? Might be worth pulling the fuel pipe into a container and seeing if it is actually pumping through (carefully of course!)

Or there's always Green Flag

[Aladinsaneuk]

Cheeky sod Andy!

But I deserve it!

Silly, but obvious check - fuses on right hand side of front fairing

Check numbers 1 and 3 - they are tied into the ignition ... With one of them blown, the bike will turn over but not fire
(Ask me how I know!)

The engine stop switch can be a naughty bugger - undo it, clean and wd40

The side stand switch can fail..... Very unusual but! If needs be, disconnect under left hand side under the tank - bridge between pins 1 and 3 to bypass it

Pull a plug and make sure you have a spark

I will PM you green flags number

[slickliner6]

Ello from across the border.
Pint of twat for me cheers.

[SL,STEVE]

Cheeky sod Andy!

But I deserve it!

Silly, but obvious check - fuses on right hand side of front fairing

Check numbers 1 and 3 - they are tied into the ignition ... With one of them blown, the bike will turn over but not fire
(Ask me how I know!)

The engine stop switch can be a naughty bugger - undo it, clean and wd40

The side stand switch can fail..... Very unusual but! If needs be, disconnect under left hand side under the tank - bridge between pins 1 and 3 to bypass it

Pull a plug and make sure you have a spark

I will PM you green flags number

I checked all the 15 and 30a fuses, all appear ok? I did shake the bike a bit when I put the new fuel in which didnt seem to help. I plugged the diagnostic in and it showed 0 fault? I wonder if the old fault has reappeared as per previous post by Carl? The bike was on reserve light and just cut out instantly, no usual running outta fuel coughing or spluttering