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2014 CC not running after using sta-bil
2014 CC. Added too much Sta-bil fast fix to the fuel tank. Stopped running after about 6 miles. Wouldn’t restart. Removed fuel tank and drained the fuel. Replaced the rubber boots on the bottom of the tank. I am guessing they are air lines. Two of them. Cleaned the fuel filter, had paint chips on it. Cleaned the spark plugs. Fuel pump is turning on. Filled with new gas but still won’t start. Any ideas of what to do next?
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So the bike was running splendidly and then you added sea foam? Why would you do that?
Or is there more to the story?
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It had cut off on me randomly a couple times and would occasionally feel like it wasn’t getting the proper power. I noticed some rust in the tank so I figured a cleaner may help the situation. But yes, it wasn’t running “bad” majority of the time. When I removed the tank I saw the rubber boot was torn from what I’m guessing is an air line to the bottom of the tank. Is there a way to purge the fuel system so that I can get the new gas into the motor or do I need to try cleaning the injectors?
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The statement “It had cut off on me randomly a couple times and would occasionally feel like it wasn’t getting the proper power” is what you need to concentrate on.
The 90 degree elbows on the bottom of the tank are the tank vent and cap overflow lines. They have nothing to do with your problem (but should be fixed regardless if they are broken).
The #1 reason for a bike to randomly cut out would be a bad battery. Then all the other typical things. Spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, IAC hoses, charging voltage, etc. should be checked.
If you see rust in the tank you’ll have to say to yourself either 1) “this is just a couple of tiny spots, I know the history on this bike, it’s been well cared for and stored properly when not in use, I’m confident the rest of the tank is in fair condition” or 2) “this is an abnormal amount of rust – probably the last guy that owned it keeping it outside all winter. I need to remove the tank and open it up for further investigation and to at least replace the fuel filter.”
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Yes, I watched them both, that’s how I knew how to pull the tank and remove the fuel pump. I know now that putting the stabil in was a mistake. I pulled the fuel filter and it had some paint chips from the inside of the tank on it. I cleaned them and reinstalled the pump and filter. I just don’t know what to check next. I wasn’t sure if the stabil hurt the injectors or maybe I didn’t prime the bike properly after putting it back together.
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The stabil is not the issue. You had this issue before the sabil. Clean up the tank like you say, put it all back together with fresh, normal, fuel that you typically use everyday and then continue looking for the root of the original issue knowing your fuel and tank and filter have been crossed off the list of suspects. Also you may want to check the fuel pressure when you’re all back together.
https://www.noemtz.com/product-page/victory-motorcycles-fuel-pressure-tester
And then move down the list of other service items .
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It’s running. I pulled the other end of the fuel line off and turn the pump on. I guess that got some air out or something. I jumped it and it fired up. Thank you for your time! Ride safe!