Recent: Safely remove screen protector from a Macbook Air?

Mend > Motorcycles

Mend Honda 996 Turning Off Fuel

HONDA FIRESTORM 996cc TURNING OFF FUEL PIPE?

hi i have the above mentioned bike which i am storing in my flat until summer time. trouble is the whole flat now smells of petrol. someone i spoke to mentioned turning the fuel pipe off but i am unable to find the on/off petrol feed valve. i do not possess the manual so any help with an answer to finding it would be much appreciated cheers, Daz.

Daz Bee
February 2008
I HAVE A STORM AND THERE IS A FUEL TAP BUT ITS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK, JUST UNDO THE TWO BOLTS AT THE HEAD STOCK END AND THEN LIF THE TANK UP AT THE FRONT.YOU CAN THEN TURN THE TAP WITH A PAIR OF PLIERS ETC.
hOPE THAT HELPS

STEVE r
March 2008
thanks busaboy you are right about the fuel tap there isnt one cheers for the info as uv saved me some hassle tryin 2 find it :)

Daz Bee
March 2008
Is this bike not fuel injected so it will not have a fuel tap.
Most jap bikes in the last decade dont have fuel taps cause they have a fuel pump in the tank. I have not worked on a firestorm but being a big v twin i'm pretty shure it will have a pump in the tank.

Busa Boy
February 2008
thanks wireman you answered my gfs question an all about da mini moto ty. ye iv looked all over for the knob thing i was sure itd be near carburrettor but no joy so far il look where u said tho in a bit. Yeah ur prob rite with the fumes but i do have window open ajar all day and night so its not filled up it just stinks but ye i def need 2 sort it out thanks neway m8 , Daz

Daz Bee
February 2008
should be towards the rear of the tank never known a bike to not have one some old bikes (Triumps) had 2 one either side turning the tap from vertical (I) to the horizontal (-) should turn off the fuel

WARNING
SHOULD NOT HAVE PETROL STORED IN A FLAT YOU ARE SITTING ON A TIME BOMB ALONG WITH THE OTHER TENANTS A SINGLE SPARK IS ALL IT TAKES (COOKER OR LIGHT SWITCH)TO KER -BOOOOOOM

wirecutterman
February 2008

Related Questions ...

Mend diesel mondeo fuel
1

deisel car wont start?

used my mondeo diesel last week after using I hovered car out and then went to start it but with luck it has p... [Read more]
Mend cuts out while
2

Nissan Almera Tino cuts out while driving?

I have had this car for a while now, and have had problems with the fuel line which has been corroded. The eni... [Read more]
Mend diesel starts miles
1

Diesel missfiring (pinking)loss of power?

engine starts and ticks over ok, drives for a couple of miles then starts to miss fire, and loss of power, whi... [Read more]
Mend cooker oven dual fuel
2

My Belling dual fuel Country Chef will not turn off?

One of the ovens in my Belling dual fuel Country Chef will not turn off. The knob turns and I can get the tem... [Read more]
Mend start year machine button
3

How can I start my JCB Loadall 520-2 Year 1982?

The machine is a JCB Loadall 520-2 Year 1982. The machine has just recently refused to start. Before, she wa... [Read more]
Mend fuel pump ford
1

Cost of fuel pump for ford focus tdi?

i have a ford focus tdi. it is V reg with 140,000 on the clock. The other day i came home and after turning it... [Read more]
Mend reg fiesta engine
2

Cold Starting?

I have an R reg. Ford Fiesta fitted with a diesel Endura DE engine. It has recently developed two faults. One ... [Read more]
Mend engine restarts help
3

diesel engine suddenly stops. always instantly restarts?

Can anyone help? My diesel car motor stops unexpectedly. Mechanics don't know why. My diesel engine power... [Read more]
Mend start turning ignition
2

2003 peugeot 206 wont start ?

my 206 is turning over fine but wont start, when turning on ignition side ligths r coming on n wont go off and... [Read more]
Mend peugeot 206 start
4

peugeot 206 wont start?

hi, i have a 206 1900 diesel on a w reg (2000) i bought it as a non runner and put a new engine in it every... [Read more]
Mend smoke smell exhaust
3

Heavy Smoke and smell from Exhaust ?

My Toyota avensis 03 plate has recently started to billow out cloudy smoke when just turning over or revving. ... [Read more]
Mend How to mend it?
9

JCB 3C111 Heads or Sumps?

Thank you for your advice again. Following your suggestions I calculated that the coolant level was about 2 li... [Read more]
Mend 307 hdi pollution fault
5

How can I fix my Peugeot 307 HDI, Anti Pollution Fault?

I have a few problems with my Peugeot 307, I needed some advice so I don’t get ripped off. It’s a 307 H... [Read more]
Mend ford cargo 1985
9

Ford Cargo 1985 6200cc?

Try and keep this short! Last year begun having probs starting, esp in cold weather. Red 'charging' light on q... [Read more]
Mend head gasket no start vauxhall corsa
7

vauxhall corsa b replaced head gasket now wont start?

hello my friend has a vauxhall corsa b, the head gasket went the other day, we was quite far from home so we t... [Read more]

How to mend ...

Find out how to mend just about anything howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Mend Motorcycles ...