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Title: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: Motorhobo on July 17, 2014, 11:39:20 AM

I saw what looked like a Yamaha crotch rocket on the shoulder of Rt 1 in Delaware totally engulfed in flames and spewing dense black smoke. Seriously -- this thing was a ball of fire -- never seen anything like it. Wasn't even a hot day either. So what could cause that and how can I avoid that being me -- besides not riding a crotch rocket, I mean.

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: Elipten on July 17, 2014, 12:43:43 PM

Change old fuel lines and make sure connections are properly secured

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: jacksdad1963 on July 17, 2014, 02:41:53 PM

Ethanol in our fuel is causing problems with older bikes, basically its wrecking the fuel lines, and the fuel tanks, and the carbs....

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: Motorhobo on July 17, 2014, 08:16:15 PM

It was a new bike...kaboom!

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: Elipten on July 17, 2014, 08:19:24 PM

Check the bike for fuel leaks.  FI created new hazards with the pressure of the fuel system.  Not gravity feed of the old days.

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: Chaos on July 17, 2014, 09:06:22 PM

Quote from: Motorhobo on July 17, 2014, 11:39:20 AM

totally engulfed in flames and spewing dense black smoke.  So what could cause that and how can I avoid that being me

Obviously the guy cheated on his girlfriend and she hit the gas tank when she tried to shoot him.  Do not date girl with guns!

Title: Re: Flaming crotch rocket
Post by: MCrenshaw on July 17, 2014, 09:10:57 PM

Electrical issues can start a fire in nothing flat.  A pinched wire, worn insulation, these things can happen without knowing.  Always a good idea to check your positive wiring from time to time for those issues.  Currently restoring an R90/6 and the PO had made all manner of wiring shortcuts that were accidents waiting to happen.