Acting up after an hour ride

[Crimedaog]

So i just bought my roommates 2001 V11 sport. I just had it tuned up at the dealership. I went for a hour ride when it was 95+ degrees out side. The bike worked great i stopped at a gas station for a drink and the bike started to act up it would start but it was stuttering and revving up and then cutting out. I thought maybe it was out of gas so i field it and still no luck. I left it there for around 2 hours and when i came back it started right up. Since then it has doe it to me two other times. I'm not to familiar with the bike but i love it. It only has 4000 miles and i haven't ordered new relays for it. Can anyone help

[Admin Jaap]

Do a search for "vapor lock"

 

Welcome to the board!

[Crimedaog]

Thanks that sounds like the problem.

[nose2wind]

Definetly Vapor Lock.

 

Lots of info on this subject.

 

Easy fix

[Crimedaog]

So i think i'm going to go for the insulation route does anyone know the size i need to fit over the lines..?

[Skeeve]

So i think i'm going to go for the insulation route does anyone know the size i need to fit over the lines..?

 

R30?

 

[sorry, couldn't resist!]

 

What about just barber-pole wrapping the line w/ some mounting tape [double-sided sticky foam tape] and then applying a layer of aluminum foil over that? Eh, never mind: unquestionably not fuel-safe [ever pour gasoline in a styrofoam coffee cup? ] but reflecting the incident infra-red is going to be more productive than just pure insulation, I'll bet.

[emry]

Many automotive shop sell heat wrap. It can usually be found with the Performane Stuff, Holley Carbs, Intakes etc. My local Autozone has both a blanket style (often used for Chevy starters) and some that is pre-sewn for fuel lines. Can't remember the brand though. Congrats and Enjoy!!! I prefer the aluminized over the fabric headerwrap. Better for keeping heat out.

[Crimedaog]

Wrapped the line and haven't had any problem so far. Thanks for the help...