Ooh, its running again!

[guest24]

My SRX400 is running again! Last ran June 2008, and given bed rest as it required some work. Out of curiosity I charged the battery yesterday and pressed the button. The old beast only started, didn't it!!   Stopped shortly afterwards as the petrol in the carbs ran out and the stuff in the tank was not coming through. Awesome result though!

So, wallet is now out    and necessary bits are being purchased. Just got 2 new throttle cables off fleabay and will be posting my CV slider off to NRP for a new diaphragm. Current diaphragm is a tad stiff and once the slide is rising past half-way, it doesn't want to stop and the revs rise on their own against a closed throttle..eek. Just need a new front sprocket, oil & filter change and then a road test. Oh, and cure the rust problem in the fuel tank, again. grrr.

[Ian]

Well done Bruce , hope the parts list has come in handy

Ian

[guest7]

Will you be using this as a winter hack rather than the MT03?

GC

[guest24]

Ian, yes it has and will - many thanks!!

As regards a winter hack, nah. I think it will be pot lock in the morning as to which key comes out the pocket first...haha.

However fixing is going to be a bit of a struggle as the fuel tank has gone a bit rusty inside again and thats after Andy fixed it for me 2 years ago. I suppose leaving old fuel to fester is never good. Wonder if fleabay will ever produce a good example sans rust...?

[Steve Lake]

is it the monoshock variety...if so i have 2 tanks......although a tad rusty probably not as bad as yours

[guest24]

My tank is in lovely condition externally and feels solid all over underneath even with a good amount of tapping with a screwdriver handle ie no dull crunchy sounds!

It is a monoshock of 3VN1 1990 vintage, in black. There should be a couple of photos appearing in the pictures section of it running with its fuel tank bypass device attached...

What colour are your tanks and how much?