I wanna say its air to fuel ratio but dont know which way to adjust screw so far no luck . Whats wrong with my bike? Hey, check to make sure the main fuse is not blown. How to Prep Your Snowmobile for Summer Storage, 2014 Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show. You should do a compression test its not very hard to do. We adjusted the float heights a good bit. Hi! Its 2003 HD Deuce EFI with a Thundermax tuner. The bike was off, gas was off everything thats suppose to be off they were all off. by BRUMBEAR Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:11 pm, #3 Its whining now when turning the key on. Are the spark plugd dry or wet? But the question I have is it was all ok before the starter burned off. 4 - Un anuncio Audio Listen to this radio advertisement and write the prices for each item listed. Exessive wear or something making the gears stuck? If your compression is bad, that could be your issue. Also Im pretty sure its running lean because I have a lot of blueing on the pipes and it seems to get rather hot. Wouldnt fire so I replace the ignition coil. Id rather buy new then used. then, main problem is kick start had struck and it pumping on oppositle side. Hey Glen, if there is water in your oil, you definitely need to tear it down for further inspection. Feel free to contact our tech team at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com to help you further. Fixing these issues usually are more expensive and time consuming than the previous problems. I bought a brand new battery and it still does the same thing. Then I fully charged the battery and then bike starts normally. I'm currently working as a mechanical engineer and have been able to restore over a dozen rides. Just bought an 85 virago 1000.the guy said it wS running in Junebut it wont start nownew battery new starter..he said it plumed white smoke and hasnt run since.I dont know what it could becan u give me some direction in where to start? Check the points cam. The light inside the tachometer flickers. Fired up but died while warming up 5 min later never came back.im stumped. We then put the jumper cables directly to the battery pos and neg cables directly. I have sparks and gas. Also it seems like it wants to die when Im stopped so I rev up at stop signs. Taken of the carb, witch looked amazingly clean. Hi, I have a gsxr400 gk71f. started 3 weeks ago too.Battery went dead so I got a new one. Any advise would be appreciated. Cant test ride. Cycle wont climb above 8000 rpm in 1st, 2nd.feelslike it just isnt getting enough fuel at 6000-6500 rpms in 3rd, 4th. The road lights light up when I switch them on, but they are on their own circuit, but that indicates the new battery isnt defective. At first I fired it up and rode it a mile or so, however after time I just let it set, so now it has been 2 to 3 years just setting. Thoughts? Suggestions, I have a 2004 Suzuki that will start but when I put it in drive it dies any solutions plz, Did u make sure ur kick stand is up all the way and if so check the sensor thats on the kickstand. Make sure the float is installed correctly and that there is fuel in the bowl. So I put it back on the lift. He loves restoring motorcycles, has a vast knowledge of how they work, and has sold his restoration projects to customers from all over the United States. Check your battery cables at to starter relay. If I turn on the fuel line, it floods out of the air filters. If you still have questions, you can contact our Tech Team and they will be able to walk you through the troubleshooting process step by step- 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Hi sounds like the same problem I was having, I replaced my rectifier and problem solved, give that a shot, hope I was of some help, Hi I have a 95 Suzuki intruder vs1400 and it was running good then the stator went out and after it sat for a few days I tried to crank it and it has great compression and turns over great but wont start can you help. Bike just clicks like a battery? I did a mod 3 thinking that would solve my labored starting after I bought a gbatt. Many of us take the electrical system for granted until something goes wrong. It acts as if the kickstandis still down and i even played with that too. Hello, I just got my hands on an 83 Honda CB1000 and Im having joyful time. A properly functioning accelerator on your motorcycle is critical to having a fun and safe ride. Hey Sandeep. Checked all connections and fuses. Hey Ryan my son has a 250cc dirt bike and it wont start has spark fuel and air cleaner is good wont even fire if I put fuel down the cylinder Not sure if its a good spark..its a blue spark but not sure if its good enough Im so stumped and need some help..thankyou, I have a 09 Harley 80 Evo. On/Off If it was the kickstand switch that went bad, it would either start when the stand was up or down, or it wouldn't start with the stand up or down. installed it and now it turns over but. Is the plug soaked after trying to start it? You can call them at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. What if you have changed the stator. I have to get it some throttle to get it running. i put a new battery in the bike. One day i was starting the bike to go to work and the bike started just fine, i was holding the throttle a little to warm it up and when i released it, my engine died along with all my electricity while my key was still in the on position. Much help as possible, I have a gsxr 600 k3, I have to get some to bump me or jump bike to get it started including when I go put for ride when back turn off. Hi Michelle, if you have access to another battery, I would try that first. I have a 2003 yamaha v star 650. CRACKED AND NOT TIGHT ??? Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? am using yamaha scooter, fuel injector. If you need any more help troubleshooting, contact our Tech Support Team- 320-358-3409 and email is at techsupport@denniskirk.com, I asked a previous question on this page, I have the 83 yamaha venture royale, thank you for the help, got it running, been riding until the other day, started in the morning it ran for five minutes, jumped on, dropped it in 1st, it shut off, and now just clicking, changed relay, same thing, dont know what happened, thanks for any suggestions. Help! If you are still having problems with the flow of your fuel, you will need to clean the carbs. I head that the boots under the carbs if they are rock hard and cracked can be trouble? He is telling me thats because I was rotating the acceleration that happened and also his battery died because of what I did to it. It will go to start like a pot pot then nothing any suggestions? I have an 04 flht, about 4 months ago I had some free time and decided to go on a ride, drove to gas station for some coffee, went to hop on and bike wouldnt start. I have a 2005 Kawasaki ninja 250. I have an 86 Suzuki GS450l that Ive owned for 7 years now.. Everything was fine. I am having power problems. Cannon Entities LLC is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Sometimes the switch gets moisture in it and will rust/ corrode. Make sure the fuel lines are not clogged or pinched. By running a leak test, you can verify if there are any. Ryan suggested that I call their tech advice hotline. If you cannot see any gunk in any of them, then you did a good job. Ive been fiddling with it for most of the winter months. #1 Checked the plugs they look ok, the compression is a little low but ok. What else can I try?? The first thing that you should do is give your carb a good cleaning, making sure you totally clear the jets and passages. This will help to get the really tricky stuff off. Check for rodent nests in the intake and exhaust too. Ran fine for 2 wks. Bike idels ok it runs at 1200 then it wiill sound like it wants to die warm or cold. Am i headed in the right dirrection? It obviously wont start. It will take a minute before the necessary vacuum pull has formed again and fuel is flowing through the carb. Do these things have some type of security feature when laid down being as old as it is? Theres only 3 or 4 lines but I havent found anyone who can help me put them back correctly. You can contact them at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Hi 97cbr900rr. You may be getting some blow by past the piston rings. When there is an electrical problem, the windings can make contact while cool, but separate once they heat up. Now will turn over but not fire. Unread post Hello, I am having a bit of trouble with my 2002 Yamaha yzf-r1 starting. Now it fires, there is a good starter soundthen a back fire. Should be simple to do and mounting will be the battle. Make sure your air filter is cleaned. Once the bike fires on the starting fluid, it will usually help draw the gas through the fuel system. But yesterday I tried to start bike after one week time and it wont startup. What. I thought I looked there but didnt see this stator. Bike has been sitting over winter, I dont know if be a new battery sort it or stator. Reminder, the bike ran just fine before I run out of gas. I have charged the Battery and still nothing. The carburetor has the important job of mixing the fuel and air before it enters the engine. You might want to save testing for compression until its the only thing left to troubleshoot. You may also want to check and make sure that you are getting good spark or compression so that all of the gas is getting burned. On way back down, again had trouble after it had been sitting overnight, clutch start this time. Hi Simon. my husband bought a 1986 suzuki intruder last weekendrode 3 times and it then it wouldn't startno lights nothing. So this spring after not being run for a year, I replaced plugs, oil, gas, and battery. Your motorcycle might not start after cleaning the carburetor because you may have put the float back together upside down. Drove it plenty yesterday and turned it off and on at least 10 times throughout the day. Been running fine so far,,but iIve just owned it for about a week,,,It does need a good tuneup,it sat for awhile before I bought it! by GS_in_CO Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:21 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Turn the ignition key on, but don't try to start engine, the voltage should be about the same 12.2 ish volts ,If a sharp drop is seen when key is turned suspect duff battery or needs charging. Hi, I have a 1985 honda shadow vt500c . It still may be the battery. I have drained the carb and that all looks fine. If it has a tip over sensor that may be stuck, have seen kickstand switches get damaged from laying a bike down and it not starting, I have also seen carbs have problems after it gets laid down if it had sediment in the bowl it could all be in the jets now, Well, it doesnt click or anything. While the issue is often a carb-related issue, that is not always the case. Conversely, too little air can be the culprit as well. Does it not turn over at all? Ill hit you guys backif it turns out to be that!! !!!!!!!!! Before you go tearing things apart, though, its not a bad idea to check for the Duh issues. Thanks man. Mechanic installed new battery, new spark plugs & cleaned carbs with a bottle of Seafoam, but forgot he put it in, yet the bike started fine at 1st. Essentially, their Can A Loose Motorcycle Chain Cause Vibration? We suggest you to surf our . You can try a new spark plug, the spark may not be strong enough. Remember that your bike needs four main things to run. Make sure that you reassemble everything properly. But failing something simple like a dead battery or loose connection, your 1500LC probably needs the new stator assembly. When I took it off the lift, the rear tire was locked. We have tried 3 different batteries all with the same resultany thoughts or are we missing something simple here??? Need help. Required fields are marked *. Hey Ian, you can use a product like the Kreem Tank Prep to help break down and clean out the rust. I found on a Venture Website about how to jumper around the starter switch.to determine if it had failed which is an issue with these bikes. and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. I decided to sell this bike, but it will not start. After 10 min. When I bought it I thought that I would have time to ride it, however, that was not the case. Check the compression. Then seal the tank with the liner to prevent any more corrosion. Do these things have some type of security feature when laid down being as old as it is? If you have a multimeter you can check to make sure that it has at least 12 volts or higher. Any ideas? These may sound like no brainers, but if you go to doomsday mode right away (which many of us do), you can easily overlook the simple things. no noise at all. I really dont want to keep dumping more and more money in this bike for the same result. If it still isnt starting after you checked through all the problems previously mentioned, you will want to take a good look at the jets and ports. With the Duh issues resolved and your bike still not starting, its time to investigate further into your engine spark. Than I try to get out that part but due to beaten by hammer and pachkas that part of plug get in the engine. Please help. This will really help to get all the gunk to start coming off. If so how should i got about doing this? Can you think of anything else? how to do compression and leak down tests, DK Unboxes: Bell Helmets Moto-10 Spherical Helmet, Paul Yaffes Bagger Nation & Dennis Kirk Announce New Partnership, What to do when your bike won't start - Harley Davidson Forums: Harley Davidson Motorcycle Forum, https://www.denniskirk.com/learn/how-to-diagnose-motorcycle, http://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/part/20-408/ODdZYW1GWjYwMA==. I do not know very much about bikes/engines etc. Maybe unrelated ? I went out to start it Friday and it started right up. Make sure the cables are operating smoothly as well. Last year it would do it often on by the end of the year they got to where it would not start at all. Three of four bad shape. Make sure that your key is turned to On or Run and that the kill switch is in the Run position as well. So, today I bought a new battery and tried to start up bike again. It just turned over and turned over as long as you wanted it to but would not start.. If you have access to spare coils, you can try swapping parts or you can test the parts with a load tester. I did.had a great conversation. Then after I let it idle for a few minutes 3-5. I dont think it has one. And as im righting this i M checking. I have a 2000 gx250. its not air, fuel, spark, or compression 100%. Sure enough it started right up. I keep thinkingitll snap to attention after.this next thing.and doest. Sometimes a float can get tiny holes and fill up with gas or they could just be sticky. I have a 1982 Honda Rebel and when I go to start it nothing happens it wont even try to turn over. Hes convincedits not the motorcracked piston ring, worn cylinder.or valve not seating. They just did the 8k service and new spark plugs before they sold it. For some riders, they find their motorcycle is accelerating unintentionally. Made it back home with same problem. )what to look for. Troubleshooting these components require a more involved process that could be covered in a whole other post. Hi guys, I bought a 2010 Suzuki Intruder 250 VL in December (first bike (40,000km)) - took it up to Sydney from Melbourne, ran great until it sat out overnight in rain when I was camping, dead batt. Sitting for long periods of time can also dry out your fuel system. Thank you. Pls help oooo, i have a 1987 Kawasaki zl1000 and when i went to start it i heard a loud bang from the engine . Our tech team can help you troubleshoot the issue. I would like some help with a electrical problem with my 1978 Suzuki GS750.I found it in a barn its been sitting for 13 years. Ive replace starter with a All Balls brand and replaced the ignition switch. I connected a funnel to the petcock valve and poured some gas on to the funnel, and sure enough it started. What next? Is this problem because of me?? Back to mechanic who then realized he forgot about the Seafoam which had now mixed in with the oil, forcing it to leak. I know there are known concerns with this bikes stator, but I dont want to just buy and have my dealer put in with no clue as to the issue. Any idea will be helpful, Hey Derrick, contact our Tech Team and they will be able to get into more detail on how to troubleshoot your issue- 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Very strange electric problem. Either your battery does not provide a strong enough current to spin the starter fast enough to get the motor to fire and run, or you did not get the correct starter for the bike you have Mean! Got 4 volts on each coil when cranking. Any ideas? Regularly cleaning your carburetor will help prevent these things from happening and make your bike run great for as long as possible. I have tried everything but bike just turns over and wont start. I can make the engine turn over with a screwdriver on the starter. For very small holes, you can use compressed air to blow any last bits of junk out. I have adjusted the decompressor cables . However, the problem is most likely electrical. Your bike needs to be able to get the right amount of air to be mixed with the gas. Could you see light through the pilot jets when you cleaned the carbs? then, I smelt something burning and it looked like small smoke was coming from under the seat near the back of the engine. Since then I have replace the spark plugs, wires, and coil. You have already started on the fuel system, but while you wait for the choke plunger spring you could check the others. Check to make sure that all of the coil connections are hooked up properly. Also read that the ignition timing doesnt go off on CDI bikes.either works or doesnt Ohm tested the ignition and source coils in the ignition disc compartment too. Any advice would be awesome! Hi my name is dean I have a yamaha yzf r1 bikes bean running fine till this afternoon it lost power got home switched off then got a bubbling noise from engine tryed to start her again wouldnt start a rotten smell of fuel could you point me in right direction or tell me what could be wrong?? Any suggestions. Below are some of the basic steps that you can take to get your motorcycle started and back on the road again. Make sure that the cylinders are not flooded as well. Cleaned the front and back carbs. Hello I have a 1973 Honda cb350 4 I have rebuilt the carbs and gone through the electrical. Joining is free! Make sure that everything gets put back together correctly. Could this be the culprit? I have a gsxr 750 k1.Bike was standing for 2months. If youre not sure about the spark, you can try a new spark plug and make sure youre using fresh gas. Got some skills!! Ive looked for fuel on off switch. Help! Now with new battery it wont even light up when you turn on key. The lights come on, but nothing when trying to start. Hope this helps! Hi I just purchased a 1999 honda cbr600. the bike wont even fire if I put fuel into the cylinder..Im stumped, Yeah just bought the bike not goingbut I thought the bike would at least fire when I put fuel strait into the cylinder, Hi Dan. No spark or weak spark? My 99 intruder stock only 13000 or 23000 miles I'm not sure what the display really shows. They testedto spec. My brike died on me.it want started. Suzuki intruder won't start? Jun 4, 2016. I rode it to work Saturday, Sunday, and yesterday. If you do not see anything apparent and obvious, then you may need to remove your carb again and make sure everything got put back together properly. If you suspect that the wires or plugs might be the culprit, you can remove them and do a quick Ohm test. Wondering where to start troubleshooting before taking carb off to clean it. Thanks. Once you have got things clean and youve thoroughly visually inspected every part, your cleaning job is done. it is a King-bird 150 cc. Earlier in the processyes.with bad rubber and worn seas. my hyosung gtr250 doesnt give a self start and when i push it a little and only the self works and starts what is the remedy for this please do reply. Hey Breeze. Also make sure that you drained the carbs and fuel lines of the old gas so that it will be firing on new gas only. Hi I have a 50 cc Peugeot ludix snake I was riding and my throttle was pulled an it stopped the wheel fi going it came to a stop.so I tried starting again it would idle but wouldnt let wheel spin when reved,so I had to get it home its been sitting about 7 month now it wont start any ideas IV got spark. still wont fire. Tomorrow new spark plugs and cleaning the air filters. help? my rewire have tried all he can do but still no positive result. For more help, feel free to contact our Tech Team. Hey Alan, contact our tech team and they will be able to troubleshoot the issue 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, I just bought a 1983 venture royale, it was a barn find with 6600 miles on it, it starts with starting fuel and then dies after I try to adjust the choke, do you think I need carbs synchronization, or fuel filter? Hosting A Camp; Camp Forms; Staff My 99 intruder stock only 13000 or 23000 miles I'm not sure what the display really shows. just a little food for thought! Dirty carb ?? This will cut off the flow of fuel into the engine. A great place to start is at your spark plugs. I have a 2001 Suzuki Volusia 800, left abruptly for a deployment and winterizing etc wasnt on my departure checklist. I can hear the fuel pump come up and see the pressure indicator go out. Free shipping for many products! Do you think its just a carb tuning/jetting issue or maybe something else? 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