What happens is that due to the design of one of the fuel lines running too close to an engine cylinder, in HOT conditions it is possible that the excessive heat from the cylinder actually vaporizes the liquid fuel before it can reach the fuel injector. This condition is known as vapor lock. Basically the bike stumbles and won't run properly until things cool down.
So my project was to dig into the LeMans and try to shield these fuel lines from excessive heat and hopefully stave off vapor lock.
With able assistance from my pal Cap'n Jim we went about working on the LeMans. The fuel hoses were removed and wrapped in a heat resistant/deflective tape.
We'll see how this works out. Hopefully the vapor lock condition will be mitigated.
Also hopefully someone from the Midwest will come visit me and bring lots of Boulevard Ale with them as Cap'n Jim drank all of mine.
4 comments:
Chris,
Having done a few garage projects myself and had the bottom picture as a result....I would suggest you re-check - re-torque everything one more time before riding LOL.
I am guessing you had a few of those.....
Thankfully those were all consumed AFTER the work was done :)
That was good ale. I hope your Omaha friends who come to visit will heed your request for replenishment.
Will look into specifics of transporting Boulevard across state lines Wednsday. Checking it at airport may be dicey.
Also be careful using you car as a workbench man.
DT
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