First time EFI bike owner. Tips?

BobPA wrote:

Buy a filter sock for your gas tank, ride motorcycle. That is all you have to do with an injected bike. No reason for an exploded...

Buy a filter sock for your gas tank, ride motorcycle. That is all you have to do with an injected bike. No reason for an exploded view, there is nothing to look at or touch.

The EFI systems on dirt bikes are barely better than 1980’s technology....they are about as caveman as it gets.

TeamGreen wrote:

It takes a while to stop expecting the “bog”.

Gandorlf wrote:

Hey all! Yesterday I upgraded from a 2009 KX250F to a 2015 KX250F, I became well adjusted to the carb bike after riding it for 2...

Hey all!

Yesterday I upgraded from a 2009 KX250F to a 2015 KX250F, I became well adjusted to the carb bike after riding it for 2 years but now I'm the proud owner of a Dual Injected bike.

My question is does anyone have any tips regarding key maintenance to keep her running tip top? I'm a complete noob to EFI. Also is there anywhere I can find an exploded diagram of the fuel system? I cant find anything in the owners manual for it! Thanks

BobbyM wrote:

Start golfing, trust me.

pCp 252 wrote:

Taking off the subframe with the dual injector set up can be quite the chore. The fuel fittings and electrical plugs associated with the injectors can...

Taking off the subframe with the dual injector set up can be quite the chore. The fuel fittings and electrical plugs associated with the injectors can be difficult to remove. I like to put a light coating of dielectric grease on the terminals of all the electrical plugs and a very thin grease or assembly lube where the two plug surfaces will join. It makes removing the plugs a lot easier when the time comes. I’ll also apply a very thin coating of grease or assembly lube to the fuel neck on the injectors. That will help slide the fuel line back onto injector and help it come off the next time.



You’ll need to remove a fuel fitting and electrical plug to take off fuel tank, too.

BobPA wrote:

Buy a filter sock for your gas tank, ride motorcycle. That is all you have to do with an injected bike. No reason for an exploded...

Buy a filter sock for your gas tank, ride motorcycle. That is all you have to do with an injected bike. No reason for an exploded view, there is nothing to look at or touch.

The EFI systems on dirt bikes are barely better than 1980’s technology....they are about as caveman as it gets.

Gandorlf wrote:

I've got a fuel sock on order, that will help get all the crap out of the petrol. My nearest station doesn't get too much use...

I've got a fuel sock on order, that will help get all the crap out of the petrol. My nearest station doesn't get too much use so it's a must for me really!

I always hear horror stories about the complexity of EFI bikes, so I suppose it's all just MX mythology?

BobPA wrote:

Yep, to me anyway. The EFI systems are incredible simple, and only consist of a few sensors, fuel pump, injector (in your case I believe injectors)...

Yep, to me anyway. The EFI systems are incredible simple, and only consist of a few sensors, fuel pump, injector (in your case I believe injectors), and the brain. Diagnosis on a modern EFI system is usually pretty cut and dry with mild mechanical skill and a volt meter.

Just ride the bike, do not let these “troubles” even enter your mind. Congrats on the new scooter.

Gandorlf wrote:

This is the kind of advice I was looking for, thanks man! Didn't have to deal with this on the 09. What kind of dielectric grease...

This is the kind of advice I was looking for, thanks man! Didn't have to deal with this on the 09. What kind of dielectric grease would you recommend?

soopah noviss wrote:

The kind that says di-electric grease.

gsxr6 wrote:

Lol that's easy. Get used to not working on your carb in the spring. lol easiest vital thread ever what do I win

Paw Paw 271 wrote:

Get a service manual for your bike. They are cheap and have good trouble shooting guidelines. You will save money in the long run.

Paw Paw