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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: Hancock on 17 Oct, 2018, 12:23

Title: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: Hancock on 17 Oct, 2018, 12:23
Hello all . 1962 b40. After an age it seems have replaced all jets in the carburetor. Bike ticks over really nicely .When it's taken out onto the road it cuts out in second or third and wont start again . Initially it starts easy first or second kick. Any suggestions please. Would also appear to be a bit rich.
Mangetout.
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: TIGER on 17 Oct, 2018, 14:24
First thing to check is the spark.
Sounds more like an ignition fault.
Good luck
Tim
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: Hancock on 17 Oct, 2018, 14:52
Thanks why do you say it may be ignition .it sparks after stopping but won't start.
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: MICKREEVES on 17 Oct, 2018, 16:27
Is fuel getting through?
tickle the carb until fuel leaks out.
Mick
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: Hancock on 17 Oct, 2018, 17:23
Yes there's fuel come out if I tickle
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: Bees on 17 Oct, 2018, 19:17
Possibly a blocked breather.

Has the engine been rebuilt recently or has it neen running fine. Was the carb rebuilt as a result of this problem or for something else?
Title: Re: Bike cuts out about 20mph
Post by: TIGER on 19 Oct, 2018, 12:36
You say you still have a spark after stopping.
Is it a good fat spark ??
What's the history of the ignition any thing changed ?
Let us know how you get on
Tim