July 16, 201511 yr Hi Guys, Tried out this gas gas tx 270 I got the last day, so I brought it to the hill for its frist spin after getting it a few days ago, and under heavy load (driving on steep part of hill for 10mins in 3rd gear) it cuts out, and if i try to start it, it backfires! so i leave it for 2mins and it starts fine take off and after driving up the steep part for another 10mins it cuts out again! leave it to cool or few mins and it fine! any ideas? i have only done a few basic things since i got the bike, oil change, carb strip, air filter check and cleaned out the tank and put my own fuel mix in. bike seems to be running fine otherwise! one thing I have spotted is the cooling fan is on from the moment it started, might try and sort that later. thanks again for your help guys
July 16, 201511 yr Check the spark as soon as it dies.Sounde like something electrical fails when it gets too hot but is OK cold It's a process of elimination,I think it runs well too long for it to be fuel,and a blockage would still be there when it's cold.What colour does the plug come out,wants to be light brown Edited July 16, 201511 yr by huski
July 16, 201511 yr As suggested check for spark, could be ignition HT coil failing. Dismantle the breather mechanism inside you filler cap, These can fall to pieces and stop air getting into tank. Clean carb including inlet filter and check float height.
July 16, 201511 yr If the hole in it is blocked, the tank will vacuum, and it will stop running for some moment. Easy to check, take the black rubber insert out of the cap and go for a test ride. Edited July 16, 201511 yr by crazybond700
July 17, 201511 yr Author Ok will see if thats blocked, the black vent pipe fell off the last day I was on it! its in a funny place on the TX (side of tank) but still could be blocked! will also check the spark plug too! Thanks guys!
July 17, 201511 yr Ok will see if thats blocked, the black vent pipe fell off the last day I was on it! its in a funny place on the TX (side of tank) but still could be blocked! will also check the spark plug too! Thanks guys! Oh yeah, forgot you got the newer tank. Those older plastic, with a loose plastic cover one have it more often. What are you mixing and where you really reving it out?
July 17, 201511 yr Have had really good luck running NGK Iridium plug NGKBPR5EIX-11, my experience with personal GG very positive with this plug. Larry
July 18, 201511 yr Author Oh yeah, forgot you got the newer tank. Those older plastic, with a loose plastic cover one have it more often. What are you mixing and where you really reving it out? I checked out the fuel vent and its not blocked, im mixing 80:1 i think! or very close on it, and ipone 2t, didnt get a chance to check plug yet! And was i 3rd gear 3/4's full throttle, and just died away! tryd kicking it stright away but it backfired! but then started fine after 2mins, maybe it as just blocked, as nearly every other trials bike iv ridding hard up a very steep hill for more then 10mns starts spluttering and exhaust end can goes on fire! on another note, is it good to pre mix your trials bike fuel and leave it in 20l durm and just use it when you need it? or does the 2t loose its kick? Cheers once again for top info! TX 270 and TXT 270
July 18, 201511 yr How does the hose between the 2 vents look, is it clear with a notch at the base? Certainly sounds like a lack of fuel flow if it starts after a couple of minutes, dodgy stator normally takes closer to 30 minutes for it to cool down enough for spark to return
July 18, 201511 yr Mixing gas with (modern) oil should not be a problem, as long as you are not leaving it for ages.
July 18, 201511 yr Look to a new NGKbp5es, or Iridium plug , also in one instance we had a 2003 Edition where the fan motor was against the plug terminal very heavy, bike would need a new plug in 4 hours almost to the minute, gained some clearance and no more problem. Since you have two; you can have a process of elimination. Good luck Larry
July 19, 201511 yr Author Ok will stick a new plug in it tomorrow and see what the story is! thanks guys I will keep you updated with the outcome
July 20, 201511 yr Author Ok Pulled plug today, gap looks way too big! anyway iv put new plug in NGK BPR6ES
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