Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? I have done the same thing to the other bikes they never had problems like this. This will cut off the flow of fuel into the engine. Hi Ryan, Im Diane. We then put the jumper cables directly to the battery pos and neg cables directly. For now, Im back to the air/fuel mixture on the bike. Runs on starting fluid until it burns off. There are potentially a lot of different things that could be causing your bike not to start. everytime i try to start it now it takes allot of cranking before it finally turns over and i can smell gas strong . Once the bike gets running its acts fine and will fire right up. Any direction will be greatly appreciated! Now it won't start, the electric start kicks but nothing. Engine did not turn over/ no sound or click of any kind. It just sounded like no compression at all. Thanks for your help. Used a small moped fuel container to hold the petrol so I could see it. I have had this bike to 165 many times with no problems. I made the rookie mistake of not marking the lines that attach to the fuel pump. Now his bike wont start. Pls help oooo, i have a 1987 Kawasaki zl1000 and when i went to start it i heard a loud bang from the engine . If youre still having some issues after you go through the carbs, feel free to contact our tech team to help troubleshoot further. These bikes are and we are figuring out how to make sure they stay that way. Hi guys My cousin have custom built chopper 1800cc. I just dont understand could you help me. I got a Honda 70 f I have no compression in neutral when you put it in gear it wants to move the so I tried pop starting it and it will not do anything, Hey Tristen please email our tech at [email protected]. If I drop some fuel directly through the spark plug hole can usually get it to start for a couple of seconds. Jon Manfrom Philly. But the question I have is it was all ok before the starter burned off. All four cylinders are strong!! Need to check the basics. 0 helpful. Gday Ryan. Also make sure that the bike is in neutral and that your kickstand is up. I unplugged the fuel line from the tank and cranked the bike, fuel came out. now bike wont start .. Checked all fuses, and replaced the crank position sensor. Hey Trevor, cracked carb boots could definitely be the problem. If you have a multi-meter you can troubleshoot to see what the culprit is. Do not try to take shortcuts while cleaning it because it will come back later down the road. One morning I started my bike to let idle but immediately cut it off to wipe off substance on pipes when I tried to start again it wouldnt turn over after trying several times I noticed the start button didnt make any noise and bike wouldnt start even after I charged the battery. If it starts it will smoke for a bit but should gain the compression needed. Close. I have a 2000 gx250. You can also take a brush and use that to scrub the parts while they are soaking in the container. It was strong). Once warned up it runs fine. So could any one help me out to troubleshoot this problem. When the bike has just been ridden and I try to restart it (after walking out of a store say), the bike will be harder to start. If you have access to spare coils, you can try swapping parts or you can test the parts with a load tester. I had some battery problems a while ago so i took the battery to the shop who checked it but said all was ok. Our tech team can help you troubleshoot the issue. This will help to get the really tricky stuff off. My guess would be that a completely full tank is blocking off the vent tube. Good day. 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected], I have a 1998 Suzuki katana 600, has about 25K miles, Im the original owner. Any help?? It has been sitting since 2014 I drained the fuel completely out. Hi Michelle, if you have access to another battery, I would try that first. Remember that your bike needs four main things to run. Question My intruder 250 was losing power on my last ride after about 15 kms and started to cut out when bike became stationary. Hey Alan, contact our tech team and they will be able to troubleshoot the issue 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected], 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? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. any help would be awesome. I have tried everything but bike just turns over and wont start. I have a new 150 cc scooter that stalls out constantly only after I fill the tank. When I bought it I thought that I would have time to ride it, however, that was not the case. Infinity Sports. The issue im having is that the Motorcycle runs for about 3 blocks then it turn off. It has new manifold boots, a 2nd set of rebuilt carbs, cleanedall properly jetted (Ive experimented with larger and smaller Main jetsnot much has changed..) everything inside the carbs..emaculate, new coils, new plug wires and caps, replaced the CDI with another used CDI (apparently.from what everyone saysthey either failor they work. I have rebuilt carbs (2nd set actually, my mechanic buddy thought something was wrong with the set I had), all the seals been redone, new o-rings, float sets, float needles, floats, diaphragms are supple, not tears or pin holes, all passages cleaned and cleanedthey are nice. Hi, I have a gsxr400 gk71f. I havent been able to start it again since then. Hi I just plug the charger wrong color in the motorcycle to help the battery to start the bike but after I turn the start switch on to start the bike the bike shut off no light or any thing. there is safety switches on some brake and clutch levers that could be bad or sticking.check kill switch to see if it work proper. Then narrowing it downor pointing me to the next direction. have to give it full gas to get it to start . You will want to do a good and thorough job so the bike will continue to work properly. New air filter in the stock airbox. Have, spark (strong now) fuel (cleanno gunkgas tank was thoroughly flushed), in-line filter, good carbs, new coils, swithced out CDI, caps, wires, plugs, etc.but still only have 1/2 a bike. After waiting about 30 minutes it stared but ran rough barely idles. Once your carbs are clean, you will want to make sure that your fuel pump is working properly as well. If this post is about bodywork, accident damage, paint, dent/ding, questions it belongs in r/Autobody r/AutoBodyRepair/ or r/Diyautobody/ If you have tire questions check out https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/k9ll55/can_your_tire_be_repaired/. I have checked all of the fuses, all good. Hey Richie, I would clean the carbs on the bike, especially if has been sitting for a while with ethanol gas. Again, started for a second and died. hooked up batterycharger backwords,now starter button will not Check the compression. Discussion, Rides/Events Calendar, Showcases, Reviews, Classifieds, Blogs, and Resources. Is this a carb issue or should I try fuel filter? Hi Brandon, is there spark? Your motorcycle might not start after cleaning the carburetor because you may have put the float back together upside down. You are now ready to start putting everything back together. Battery is brand new and charged. 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. Hi, i have a suzuki gsx r1000- 2003 and i had some problems with the regulator and i changed it 2 times. Ive checked all fuses and they are all good. Suggested.checking my stator.high output. Scooter not starting !!! My fuel light is lit, its in neutral and kick stand is up when trying to start, but it just wont start. Three of four bad shape. I Have Jet Automatic Motorbike Which I Bought It The 3th April 2015,It Has A Problem,It Doesnt Wanna Start.I Cleaned The Carburettor And I Check The Plug And Cleaned It And it Does Spark,After Ive Done It I Started My Motorbike Still It Doesnt Start.Please Help Me. The most common culprit is the float. I need some advice anything will help. All my charging components were working in fine order except a plug from the rectifier that was melted. Could even be a corrupted ecu. Hey David contact our Tech Team at 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected] and they will be able to help you troubleshoot your issue. 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. When you start here, you can keep tracing it back until you find your ignition or spark issue. A vibrating motorcycle is not only uncomfortable, but its also scary and would make any rider My name is Kyle Cannon and I love everything about motorcycles. Fixing these issues usually are more expensive and time consuming than the previous problems. Make sure the fuel lines are not clogged or pinched. I turn petcock on and fuel just pours out of overflow tube. If not, switch out the plugs to check to see if that makes a difference. They called a honda rep to come out and they came to the conclusion that it was my cdi box. Nada. I had a mechanic buddy.look through my second set of carbsAGAIN. Ive emptied all carbeurators and let them fill up again still no luck. Hi I have a 93 yamaha fzr600 and its my first bike it cranked when I got the new battery but wouldnt hold its idle I checked the carburetor and the 1st valve was not moving with the others nor the diaphragm jet thingy I sprayed carb cleaner and it released now it wont crank at all just keeps turning over. Hi i have a suzuki gsxr 600 k6 in the shop , bike came in and the owner said the previous owner did bearings , big ends and mains , and he also did the head, he told me there was no compression, so as i opened the bike , i saw the timing was not set right, took out the motor , looked for bent valves and the was nothing, i re-seeted the valves , set the timing right, checked valve clearance and everything, bike does not want to start, injectors fuel pump everything 100%, but looking at the spark, took out one supressor plug and i fitted a new plug to see if it has spark, found that it only has spark when its not earthed , holding it close to the throttle body it sparks nice, holding it strait against the throttle body , then it does not have spark, can that be the problem why its not starting, and if so whats wrong? please help, thank you. Even on 3 cylinder. I like things thst work every time and reliable all the time. I am in total confusion. Thanks for any help. Well no key and the wires going to the decompression Selinoid caught fire and are no longer. Problem of no power after 9000 rpms (in Neutral) and under 8500 in 1st.under 8000 in 2nd and struggling to reach even 6500 rpms in 3rd. Bike sat for 21 years, inside a buddies garage. Still no power band above 8500 (in first and 2nd)..struggles mightily in 3rd, 4th.at 6500 rpms. I have a newer battery. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the bike step by step. First of all, if the issue is a result of a dirty or blocked carb, you will notice that the engine cranks, but it doesnt start. Then after I let it idle for a few minutes 3-5. Kyle currently works as a mechanical engineer and graduated with a minor in automotive engineering. Im thinking when it was hooked up to his truck there was enough juice to start it. Follow our articles tips on how to do compression and leak down tests. Thank you. Make sure the needle/seat is clean and the float is working properly. Checking the simplest things first will save you time down the road. Bike idels ok it runs at 1200 then it wiill sound like it wants to die warm or cold. If i get on it You can call them at 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected]. check if your kickstand sensor is broken. 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected]. Bike just turns over and over but no start at all . His premise being.bike would be running like crap..earlier in the RPM range.it is not. Thanks. I started the bike on the lift (not sure why) and it started. I start the bike 5-12 times a month. Hi Chris angelique here,, what was the cause of your bike? Joining is free! Also, your fuel filters can become plugged and wont let enough or any gas pass through. Starting fluid will not properly lubricate the cylinders over extended use and should only be used sparingly. Hi, I have a 2000 yamaha vstar 650 classic. I understand. It will take a minute before the necessary vacuum pull has formed again and fuel is flowing through the carb. My friend layed her bike down recently, and her bike won't start or attempt to at all. Heres the fun part, fuel gets to the carbs, a lot of it. Id like some ideas before I have to take it to the shop for service. After a jump start, ran great and for few next days. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ryan is one of the lucky ones who gets to combine their passion with work. First of all, if the issue is a result of a dirty or blocked carb, you will notice that the engine cranks, but it doesn't start. Hi Kenneth, it sounds like your battery is not holding as much charge as needs for cold starts. Turn engine by hand a few times. New pugs full rebuilt carb tank clean FILTER clean petcock new no pitched lines. You should do a compression test its not very hard to do. 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected]. 86 suzuki intruder.wont start #1 Unread post by keltec Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:24 pm my husband bought a 1986 suzuki intruder last weekend.rode 3 times and it then it wouldn't start.no lights nothing. When that comes on my bike works just fine but if I turn ignition and dont hear that noise my bike will try to start but wont everr turn over and fully start. This spring it fired right up and rode it twice with no problems. You get what you pay for, you want cheap youll get junk! I need to get it to start so I can clean the jets any suggestions? 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. Once you have the carburetor off, you will now want to take the float off. )what to look for. any ideas ? Feels like that out of fuel feeling but only briefly. Hey William, contact our tech team at 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected] and they will be able to help you troubleshoot this issue step by step. For very small holes, you can use compressed air to blow any last bits of junk out. Below are some of the basic steps that you can take to get your motorcycle started and back on the road again. If it has just been sitting, it wouldnt be a bad idea to clean the carbs. Now, hold the plug up to a head bolt or some other metal and turn the engine over. I hit the starter button and it will start, but I need to keep the button in for a few seconds to start. Suzuki intruder won't start? Had cards rebuilt but still running rough and emiting white smoke from tailpipe Do you think its just a carb tuning/jetting issue or maybe something else? Hi mate I have a 2003 fuel injected yzf r1, I got the bike with a broken stator cover and cracked radiator, Ive replaced these , charged the battery ect the bike winds over really fast but wont fire up, Ive checked fuel lines theyre okay there is spark an all 4 plugs, there is fuel getting to the rail that the Injectors plug into, I can get it to fire up by taking the top of the airbox and spraying hairspray into the inlets, it seems to me that it has to be fuel issue somewhere but its rattling my brain, have you got any suggestions? Just as satisfying is the deep rumble from the reverse taper . 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 [email protected], 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. Are the spark plugd dry or wet? 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. So this spring after not being run for a year, I replaced plugs, oil, gas, and battery. Fully charged battery..new plugs..new oildrained petrol and added new..clean fuel pump..cleaned injectors..clean air filter..checked codes in dealer mode and get c00 which means evrything is ok. Also the Oil pressure light goes out when I crank it, but no start. The bike starts fine in the morning and after work. I have charged the Battery and still nothing. Did you manage to get your intruder back up and running? That plug will spark well and the engine will start!! Wants to go.and doesnt. I put premium gas in the tank and some seafoam. Help!! I have a suzuki bendit v 250 bike. Hey Vincent. If you dont have a multimeter, any autoparts store should be able to check it for you. hi 2014 Harley Breakout. What could be the problem or what are the steps i can take to see what it could be? One thing at a time. My 97 Harley Dynamic Wide takes several attempts to start. Fuel lines can dry out and crack. Hi Mr.walker, maybe corroded battery cables or just your ignition switch. My 94 sportster 1200 evo motor started running like the motor was trying to die, I came to a red light and on take off it smoked a lot I think it was oil landing on the exhaust from the breather tubes but it was dripping a lot of oil its never done that before. Combustion test reads fine as well. Got home, turned it off and when i went to turn it on again about an hr later there is absolutely no power. Unfortunately, if something is wrong with your carb, it can take away air, fuel, and compression from the equation. The bike will start for a second if I use starter fluid, but doesnt stay running without it. 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. Has me sobummed..and I aint a dummy or ham handed. just a little food for thought! Wow, sorry to bring up an old post. Ive tried with choke on and off. Made it back home with same problem. Dont twist the throttle. Just turn your key on and you will hear the fuel pump kick in. Just an idea if sat all night in the rain ,could be an electrical fault. 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. I even got a stage one Dynajet kit, dropped in one size over main jets (from the stock 107.5) adjustable needles..with clip position..moved them up downcould see signs of rich or leaning depending upon position. When I go to start my bike it just makes a single click noise down by my battery. You might want to save testing for compression until its the only thing left to troubleshoot. 99 yamaha vstar 650. I had it towed back home and just parked it for a few weeks. I want to sell it. any suggestions please. Hi Don, First you need to find out if the engine is turning over when the starter spins. Hooked up the cables to my friends truck and it fired up nice.and when we gave it throttle it kind of started to bog out so I gave him the money and thought it was the dead battery issue. Those are air, fuel, spark, and compression. Hay I have a 2002kwa.nig. If you can totally rule out the battery, you can contact our tech team to help you troubleshoot 320-358-3409 or by email at [email protected] or you can check out this article- https://www.denniskirk.com/learn/how-to-diagnose-motorcycle. To un-flood the engine, you will need to remove the spark plugs. You are fucking awesome dude. But this time bike didnt startup. 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! The issue im having is that the motorcycle runs for about 3 blocks then it turn off much charge needs. 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