zx2r starting and fuel tank problems. HELP!!

[ubermaan]

hi guys,
first of all i have a 93 kawa zx2r the 'c' model i think, i just had rwc done where the carby whats washed and about a month ago there wasnt any problems, then just recently my bike wouldnt start, i hear the sparks and a clicking noice but thats about it, the engine doesnt even move, i can push start the bike and it will run fine. what do you think might be the cause of the problem? any tips would be good since the bike is naked atm i just dont know where to start looking.
also i heard some knocking noice inside the fuel tank, so i opened that lid to find HEAPS of black plastic flowing on top of the fuel. so i took off the tankand empty out the petrol trying the get all the black stuff out (there was a few that was 2 or 3cm think and too big to get out from the hole). then i found a small plastic tube with meshed filter on the top. i think that it came off from the overflow tube from the inside, i assumed that because fuel started to leak out from the small tap out the right hand side of the tank after the tube fell out. i think i made the small plastic tube come when i was shaking the tank to remove the black crusty stuff. Anyways since the right hand side is only a overflow, can i just block it off and keep using the tank? if not what opions do i have?

sorry guys the post is pretty long, any input would be appreicated
thanks

o yea sorry forgot the mention, i rode the bike for a good hour and a half and (after push starting), but the bike still didnt start afterwards. all the lights and electronic works fine im pretty sure. i dont know why the battery is not charging, i havent had the chance to test it out, but i will soon when a get a voltage thingo

Bruce

[craig]

fuel tap "should" be on left side....tank vent is right hand side
black crusty stuff sounds like a quick rust fix that may have gone wrong

see SnW and sell for $50.00 posted

[craig]

battery may be to depleted too hold a charge. get or borrow a charger and bang it on for a few hours and try again. Carbs may be dirty or not balanced, plugs fouled, or shot....or lots of other things.


rip tank off and empty and try to clean ,use fuel or if water present flush with metho then flush with fuel again

[ubermaan]

thanks mate, i'm gonna get a new tank from a wrecker or something, dont really want to risk with the fuel tank since it can blow me to pieces. but yea i cheaked the sparks which is fine, carby was cleaned out a month ago when the service was done, also the battery looks relatively new but i will charge that on the power point over night.
my fear is that the alternator might be the problem, cos i can push start the bike fine and once its on it doesnt die on me until i turn it off. i'm not really familiar with the alterntor, can anyone help me with cheaking the alternator i.e. locate it and remove it(if poosible) some how.
this is my first bike and i am keen on fixing it myself, also i want to learn abit more about bikes, its been so interesting ripping it apart, lol.
thanks

[mike-s]

or you could have happen to you what happened to me and have the insulation on the starter cable wear through on some metal and short out.

[craig]

www.japi....something or other go search its the c model service manual...
shorts not a bad thought (from post above)...have a peek at the main wiring loom where it passes between head stem and fork leg............. switches at clutch and stand..............

[Slow and wobbly]

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