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Offline Motorhobo

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Flaming crotch rocket
« 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.
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Offline Elipten

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 12:43:43 PM »
Change old fuel lines and make sure connections are properly secured
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jacksdad1963

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #2 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....
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Offline Motorhobo

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 08:16:15 PM »
It was a new bike...kaboom!
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1994/1995 K75 ABS Frankenbike: original engine 136k miles, frame from Gary Weaver (RIP), 173k miles -- Current Odometer: 198k miles
1994 K75 since 2013, 82,000 mi (19k mine) w/California Sidecar Friendship II Sidecar & Black Lab 'Miss B' - RIP

Past: 1974 Honda 550/4 (first bike), 1994 K75 (sold), 1995 K75 ABS (parts bike), Sidecar Dog & Best Bud 'Bo' - RIP

Offline Elipten

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline Chaos

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #5 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!
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Offline MCrenshaw

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Re: Flaming crotch rocket
« Reply #6 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.
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