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    Hi Jon,
    Thanks for the info.
    75 miles Today - no problem

    Water in fuel sinks to the bottom of the tank which is why it usually stalls the bike / car completely.

    It's all gone through now - I'm guessing that the naptha that I put in yesterday may have diluted any water that was left in the bowls e.t.c.
     
     

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    we have three bikes on here right now raab, all off the road with suspected water in the fuel all in the same area, it does make you wonder, conhead Salisbury, yourself, and myself in trowbridge,
     
     

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    Its contagious, no one panic. Help, me first, stampede.......
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    are you all getting your fuel from the same company? whats the easy fix if this happens?
    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     

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    remove fuel line and let it drain down all night, run engine tank emptied till bike dies completely, refit fuel line refill with clean fuel and ride away
     
     

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    so where you guys getting your fuel?
    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobGoozee
    remove fuel line and let it drain down all night, run engine tank emptied till bike dies completely, refit fuel line refill with clean fuel and ride away
    Eh? :-? Disposal of said tankful of fuel?

    It takes 5 minutes to drain a tank of fuel, if the bike has carbs put the fuel tap on reserve so you get it all out. Water has a higher density than petrol so it'll sit at the bottom of the tank, so it's not necessary to drain the entire tank. Easier to drain the float bowls by using the drain screws than run until it's dry as water residue may remain in the bowls. Drain the fuel into a clear container (large mineral water bottle etc.), allow to settle and decant/siphon the fuel above the water out and re-use it.

    If the bike is fuel-injected the fuel pump will need to be powered directly by the battery to drain the tank. Once the tank is empty the bike will not run as the pump cannot pressurise the fuel rail. Separate fuel from water as described above.
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    or you can save a lot of messing around by just draining it and spending 15quid on some more fuel. If you really want to feel productive use the old fueling bonfire night and go knock yourself out, personally I WOULDN'T be re using it , you may also need to change your fuel filter if fitted.
     
     

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    If you are filling at TOTAL Westbury then thats where you are getting the water from as they are known for it > > >
     
     

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