I have a 2008 Yamaha vstar 1100 with 7000 miles on it. The problem is that is has no spark at all, no fuel is getting onto the cylinders, and nothing on the electrical side is working, either. When I took it off the lift, the rear tire was locked. Ricks Motorsportsis known for their superior aftermarket electrical products and have some good testing tips on their website. Bike has been sitting over winter, I dont know if be a new battery sort it or stator. Hey Brad, the first thing I would do is check for good compression. Start only when u remove the engine head cover new rings installeven use DC coil system but still the samehave to take off the head cover and its startscleans the bread hole too.same thingeasy advice ???? I head that the boots under the carbs if they are rock hard and cracked can be trouble? I have a 1975 Yamaha Enduro DT175. Then figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.? took the carb off gave it a good clean checked the float and everything in the carb checked, checked the filter in the tank, checked the gas pipe clear, checked for a spark and got a good. It has been charged adequately. thanks. Sounds like a fuse or an electrical gremlin. So since then I have purchased a new battery.and. There are sensors that you should be able to test with a multi meter, could be barometric pressure, mass air flow, manifold air pressure, coolant temp sensor, clutch swith, neutral switch. Half turn like a dead battery or. 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. Checked all fuses, and replaced the crank position sensor. Any ideas? I thought the starter was out because it sounded like it was just spinning. So I put it on the lift and tightened the chain, which Ive done before. sincerely, Lee. My stator, ohm tested to spec in all three positions. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Suzuki intruder VL800 K8Custom ULEZ COMPLIANT for spares or repair at the best online prices at eBay! Once it starts draining down, the bike works perfectly. Essentially, their Can A Loose Motorcycle Chain Cause Vibration? Hello! So, thats weird. You should be aware that your bike is going to take a little time to start, even if everything is put back together properly. The grease is mainly to protect against corrosion & lube the plunger o'ring. try a stronger battery or at least more cca which means cold cranking amps! The coils look good ohms are ok on prim and sec. installed it and now it turns over but. Even on 3 cylinder. Suzuki intruder wont start. This spring it fired right up and rode it twice with no problems. Thank you. Need to check the basics. Press and hold button for a few seconds and it will the start. The battery had a tender on it and finally needed to be replaced this spring which I did. Suzuki Intruder flasher relay. hooked up batterycharger backwords,now starter button will not Any advise would be appreciated. I went out to start it Friday and it started right up. still wont fire. It died while driving it just shut off. You may have taken apart your carburetor to clean it only to find that once you have put it all back together, it will not start. work,not fuses. Thank you for your time. You can find one here at Ricks motorsports- http://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/part/20-408/ODdZYW1GWjYwMA==, E mail me. Wants to go.and doesnt. Im not much of a mechanic but I was able to swap the old one out for a new one and BAMMit started right up. A mechanic buddy.saidtake them outnot the problem, I did.still cant solve this. Remember that your bike needs four main things to run. I checked the battery and it registered 13.2x volts. You most likely just need to reprime it. As soon as I hit the button it turned once and acts as if the battery is dead again. Cheers Andy. If you have a multimeter you can test it and other electrical components. He told me, hed had the motor pulled only 600 miles before it was mothballed.had the valves redone. Jon Manfrom Philly. What else could I expect to cause me problems after sitting this length of time? Hey Jess, contact our tech team. 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. Thank you! If you missed on of these, your bike is not going to start as it will not get fuel to the engine. ? It wasnt clear if the stator that showed up.when I typed in Yamaha 1987 FZ 600would work?Let me know. Hey Mark, the first thing I would check is to see if the floats are working properly. I also checked it to ground and the AC current. Everything powers up but bike will not turn over. Im not sure if there is a direct correlation between the two butyea. Hi, Vacuum hose to fuel tank cracked? So, I had a little gas leaking from a hose under the bike (I assumed to be some overflow hose?). I have to wait for a couple of minutes before it starts again. Any help? Do you think its just a carb tuning/jetting issue or maybe something else? I have a bobbered out 2002 Honda rebel 250cc. Ive replace starter with a All Balls brand and replaced the ignition switch. I just dont understand could you help me. Are the spark plugd dry or wet? Next, you will need a good cleaner that is safe to be used with plastics and rubbers. A compelling community experience for all motorcyclists, since 1998. Why would the fuel pump just stop working like that. So i was wondering could it just be a bad plug or could it be internal.? Checking the simplest things first will save you time down the road. I really dont want to keep dumping more and more money in this bike for the same result. It sounds like you may have a air/fuel issue. My bike had ran out of gas and after filling her up she would not start. No turning over or anything. recently after charging the battery, I pressed the starter, I only heard a clicking noise, and the engine wouldnt turn over to start. However, the problem is most likely electrical. Try cleaning your carbs, check the air cleaner. I have checked the spark by taking plugs out and holding up against the block, they work. So i just stopped turning her over tried again and she started sounded good lots of air flowing so i turned her off and tried again and did the same . Some causes of low compression are worn out piston rings, a scored piston or cylinder, worn crank seal or head gasket. If I turn the bike off. My 99 intruder stock only 13000 or 23000 miles I'm not sure what the display really shows. Does this mean i need to flood and clean my gas tank? You can now inspect the carburetor for any fuel-related problems. Once again, you will need to check for those Duh issues with your fuel. Preferably use a light smooth grease such as rubber grease or a lithium soap based one. Hi Keith, I would definitely start by cleaning the carbs. Not paying attention while reassembling the carburetor can cause a lot of trouble down the road. Any suggestions. Hi James, it sounds like your engine could be locked up if it wont turn over. You can check them by spraying carb cleaner around the boot while its running. Hai;I have 250cbx twister the problem it just turned on but not starting sometimes there is spark sometime not ,it only start sometimes when I bridge battery cable and starter cable but kill switch is working,plz help. If you are still having problems with the flow of your fuel, you will need to clean the carbs. Suggested.checking my stator.high output. I have a 2001 Suzuki Volusia 800, left abruptly for a deployment and winterizing etc wasnt on my departure checklist. Its just about to start. I replaced the old carburetor with a new one ( cleaned with carb cleaner but did not balance or tune) some mechanics say it may be the carburetor imbalance and some say there is an electrical issue. Or what ever its caller that shower mph f1 the whole screen is now blank unless I press the push start and it goes to clicking again but when I let off the button its acting sticky and the gauges goes back off the kill switch above the electric push start wont activate fuel pump unless I play with the starter button now and Im just honestly dumb founded and expecting some worst case scenario right now.. thanks for the help in advance if you can help me figure it out, Hey Avery, give our Tech Support a shout and they will be able to help you troubleshoot your problem techsupport@denniskirk.com, I have a problem with my 2002 kawasaki ninja zx6r e10. I have a GSXR 1000 K5 Suzuki.Last night I webt riding and when I got back home I parked in yhe yard switched of the bike to close the gates.when I want to start my bike again it doesnt want to start.I have done the duh issues.when I switch the ignition on.all my lights go on.but my petrol pump doesnt reset/buildibg pressure. After waiting about 30 minutes it stared but ran rough barely idles. Required fields are marked *. Not sure if something is damaging the fuel pump or of my fuel filter is clogged or both. This is just a reminder to review the rules. Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself, Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies. Hey George. Now they are telling me that it is the cdi conversation unit. 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! Hey Jeff, what did the battery test at? Tomorrow new spark plugs and cleaning the air filters. Before I pulled the carbs out and cleaned them, my bike would turn over and fire up but now that I removed them and put them back in my bike wont stay running. Hi, have a 84 Honda nighthawk 700. Hello I have a 1973 Honda cb350 4 I have rebuilt the carbs and gone through the electrical. Cdi? Thought it was the solonoid, nothing. Hi Ryan, I have 2007 Yamaha Royal Star TD. You can contact them at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Hi 97cbr900rr. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? 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. A good carb cleaning should take care of this issue for you. You can try a new spark plug, the spark may not be strong enough. You do not want to forget to connect any hoses or plugs. Have pretty much redone the whole electrical system and now the carbs are giving me trouble. Hey Tanner, the spark plugs would be a good next place to look. Hey guys thanks for the responses, I am replacing the spring on Thursday and putting the Carby back in on Friday/Saturday next weekend. Half turn like a dead battery or bad connection or loose ground? Im getting spark and it sounds like it wants to turn over but wont. I have a 2005 Kawasaki ninja 250. I am curious if there are any tips or tricks to get the chunks of rust out. His premise being.bike would be running like crap..earlier in the RPM range.it is not. Kickstand Is up kill switch is off. Hello. It stumbles to 115 and no matter how much throttle i give it its not going any faster. HELP !!!!!!! Can they fail..under load? Not for months now. Brand new battery as well. Once the bike fires on the starting fluid, it will usually help draw the gas through the fuel system. Has me sobummed..and I aint a dummy or ham handed. Please help me. Why Camp? Checked all connections and fuses. Another fuel issue is that your bike might not start because it is flooded. I want to sell it. You can take the float and the other carb pieces off and soak them in a cleaner. turns over fine but doesnt fire up, i check ignition resistor it was burnt-out so i replace and resolder a 100ohms resistor, also i replace ignition coil,sparkplugs ,pickups,stator,rectifier,battery main wire harness,junktionbox. I have checked valves, I. Scooter not starting !!! I check the spark plugs, they appear to be good. by NorthernPete Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:40 pm, #4 Hes convincedits not the motorcracked piston ring, worn cylinder.or valve not seating. MessageHi, My bike starts well when the engine is cold and I can ride for about 1km then it runs off. Theres only 3 or 4 lines but I havent found anyone who can help me put them back correctly. Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements. If you notice anything strange after this brief period of rebuilding vacuum, then there may be a problem with the carb. Still scratching my headunfortunately. The bike was off, gas was off everything thats suppose to be off they were all off. This is my first bike and I have no experience with troubleshooting. What are the disadvantages of shielding a thermometer? And it did start. Id like some ideas before I have to take it to the shop for service. Is it possible the injectors are clogged as well. I did get it running by jumping the solenoid yellow wire to the hot wire which turns the engine over, if I hold the starter button down at the same time Im jumping the solenoid the bike starts and runs beautiful. I turn the key to get lights on and it drops to 12.6-12.7. There are few things that are more disappointing than getting psyched up to go riding only to be hit with realization that your motorcycle wont start. If you have a multi-meter you can troubleshoot to see what the culprit is. He drained oil & gas, cleaned it and it was running perfect. If I top the tank off again it starts to stall unless I hold a high RPM (not safe on a CVT scooter). it will not start on electric start button. When I press the starter button sometimes itll start sometimes it wont. If it stalled while riding check the battery,most likely a connection. I can make the engine turn over with a screwdriver on the starter. Im not sure thats truebut thats what Ive read and heard from my mechanic buds). Hey Eddie, thats not a whole lot to go on. Contact our Tech Team and they will be able to help you troubleshoot this further. Still no power band above 8500 (in first and 2nd)..struggles mightily in 3rd, 4th.at 6500 rpms. It sounds like a fuel delivery problem. Hit us up at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com to help you troubleshoot your issue step by step. bike will not start when cold unless you pull start it. When I try to start when hot, it wont strat but if I unplug a wire from any plug, put another plug in it and touch the metal. Little more information.. Ive had the bike since it was at 13,500 miles and it is now at 23,000 and although it is a well kept bike, ive never changed the spark plugs. Copyright 2022 Dennis Kirk, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Bike just clicks like a battery? Without enough compression, the mixture will not ignite. 0 helpful. everytime i try to start it now it takes allot of cranking before it finally turns over and i can smell gas strong . I think I am in for some work trying to get this bike back in running shape. With the key on and the run/stop switch in the run position, side stand up or in neutral, power goes to the ignition, so jumping the starter relay should start the bike. Fergus. Cycle wont climb above 8000 rpm in 1st, 2nd.feelslike it just isnt getting enough fuel at 6000-6500 rpms in 3rd, 4th. Also make sure that your spark plugs are not fouled. Any clicking? Do you have a lithium battery installed on the motorcycle? Had cards rebuilt but still running rough and emiting white smoke from tailpipe Then i again charged the battery and this time bike didnt startup. If you need more help, you can contact our tech team for free at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. Combustion test reads fine as well. They always handledamazingly.Im seriously depressed about this. But I can roll start it. Last time it was touched was 90 and had fuel left in the tank. Make sure that the cylinders are not flooded as well. You can also run a leak test to be sure you do not have any air leaks. Could you see light through the pilot jets when you cleaned the carbs? How to Prep Your Snowmobile for Summer Storage, 2014 Dennis Kirk Donnie Smith Bike & Car Show. It obviously wont start. 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, I have a 1998 Suzuki katana 600, has about 25K miles, Im the original owner. It has spark and the compression seems okay (about 110psi cold). I turn the key to start the bike and nothing happen. Is there even gas in the tank? Hey Richie, I would clean the carbs on the bike, especially if has been sitting for a while with ethanol gas. Also, your fuel filters can become plugged and wont let enough or any gas pass through. With the Duh issues resolved and your bike still not starting, its time to investigate further into your engine spark. Sir , i have a 2005 model herohonda karizma r. now it had a starting problems. Ive got a carb issue. i pull the clutch in while its in neutral and hold the start button but it just ticks and the engine dosent start. Made sure the kill switch was off and fuse was good Any suggestions on how to get my baby running smoothly again? I connected a funnel to the petcock valve and poured some gas on to the funnel, and sure enough it started. Ran fine for 2 wks. 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 time that you will encounter fuel problems is when you try to start your motorcycle for the first time after being stored for a long period of time. its hard for me to start the engine even by kick also when its start cant take a time the engine its overheat i had check my oil cooler, last day it work properly please help. it is a King-bird 150 cc. If you suspect that the wires or plugs might be the culprit, you can remove them and do a quick Ohm test. I checked the battery connections and they are tight. A better fuel pump is on the way. Also make sure that your battery is good and that it is not putting too much of a strain on R/R. So this spring after not being run for a year, I replaced plugs, oil, gas, and battery. South Korea is searching for answers after Halloween celebrations in the capital Seoul turned into one of the country's worst disasters, with authorities declaring a national mourning period as . 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. Could this be the culprit? A clogged vent tube on your gas tank can also restrict the gas from flowing through the system. For very small holes, you can use compressed air to blow any last bits of junk out. Its whining now when turning the key on. I tested my stator as per your technical supports suggestion. No test on 1,2 or 4at the time though. I have a 1982 Suzuki gs550l. Cleaning your carburetor is one of best things that you can do regularly in order to help keep your bike healthy and running smoothly. The air/fuel mixture needs to be compressed to raise its temperature to a point where it can become combustible. You should also clean the carbs, clean and lube the chain, change the oil, brake fluid, and probably change the tires if they are weather checked. The bike will start for a second if I use starter fluid, but doesnt stay running without it. by keltec Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:24 pm, #2 Yesterday I put in New gas, and new battery fully charged. Plugs are getting fire. Soon as i back off throttle it rides fine. I have had this bike to 165 many times with no problems. Check your valves. 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? 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. Bike does turn over. I cant understand this matter. Below are some of the basic steps that you can take to get your motorcycle started and back on the road again. I rode it for about 10 minutes, engine died and started smoking. Hi guys My cousin have custom built chopper 1800cc. Make sure the needle/seat is clean and the float is working properly. A broken or loose vacuum line can result in too much air being drawn into the combustion chamber, which will alter the air/fuel mixture and not allow the engine to ignite the mixture properly. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I have an 86 Suzuki GS450l that Ive owned for 7 years now.. Everything was fine. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I have a Honda cb250f hornet. The lights come on, but nothing when trying to start. They will be able to help you troubleshoot the bike step by step. There are potentially a lot of different things that could be causing your bike not to start. replaced battery . $5,905. Than I open the engine only few to get out that part.I was succeed. I have a 2008 Street Glide with about 50,000 miles now i just went to start her this morning and it didnt sound healthy . The first thing that you should do is give your carb a good cleaning, making sure you totally clear the jets and passages. Then seal the tank with the liner to prevent any more corrosion. The VL250's are usually reliable. Make sure that you reassemble everything properly. 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. Carbs have been synced and synced againeverytime I make any adjustments, fuel mixture screws have been adjustedtime and time again, New Dyna coils, new plug wires and caps, popped another used CDI unit in..(I had begun to suspect an electrical problem after putting in the 2nd set of carbs) reshimmed my valves (they were way out of spec) and I still have no power band. Thanks. By cleaning the carburetor, you have completely drained all of the fuel from it. 2003 HD FLHTCUI bike ran fine . And STILL wont start. The carburetor has the important job of mixing the fuel and air before it enters the engine. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Carbs been synchronized. Got 4 volts on each coil when cranking. Check for rodent nests in the intake and exhaust too. I did a mod 3 thinking that would solve my labored starting after I bought a gbatt. No radio, no dash controls, nothing. I am having this same exact problem. Thanks to everyone who responded. Have replaced the battery and checked neutral safety switch, it seems to be working fine. Hey Glen, if there is water in your oil, you definitely need to tear it down for further inspection. Hi Don, First you need to find out if the engine is turning over when the starter spins. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. there is gas and new oil in it so i dont know the problem. This will cut off the flow of fuel into the engine. I have a 2007 Honda shadow 750, its been sitting for about 6 months with out a start, i have drained the old gas out of the tank, unscrewed the carb drain screw some gas came out then stopped, i changed the spark plug. I dont think it has one. Need help just cleaned carburetor bike will start with petcock in off position when turned to on position engine floods and bike dies out any advice. Thanks for any help. Battery is brand new and charged. I bought a new starter and put it on and it basically sounds the same. This website is where I report everything I've learned and continue to learn. I took the bike to the shop and they were lost, they couldnt figure out why my bike wouldnt start. 6 Reasons Why Your Motorcycle Accelerates By Itself. As my plugs show rich, no matter how I change the air/fuel mixture. This will help to get the really tricky stuff off. Sounds like it wants to start but doesnt. Any help?? For now, Im back to the air/fuel mixture on the bike. I have power to cluster, all lights work fine, horn is strong. No spark or weak spark? Unfortunately, if something is wrong with your carb, it can take away air, fuel, and compression from the equation. Getting compression. If you need more help, feel free to contact our tech team. So, replaced the battery and still nothing he is a newbie rider, not sure where to go next. What else can I try?? check if your kickstand sensor is broken. As dirt and fuel residue build up in the carburetor, the engine itself will run less efficiently. Do a compression check. Unread post Checked and cleaned every thing.engine getting gas. Please help Im trying to get my baby back on the road. Also, I noticed the solenoid clicking, Im not sure whether or not it was doing that before this 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. 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. Hi Michelle, if you have access to another battery, I would try that first. All four cylinders are strong!! 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. Not starting. Hi I just purchased a 1999 honda cbr600. Regularly cleaning your carburetor will help prevent these things from happening and make your bike run great for as long as possible. Now nothing, except the neutral light. Can you turn the motor over? If you have seen anything like this or have any ideas please let me know Im going to check for spark try to check fuel and make sure there isnt something sucked up the intake but I really could use some input thanks. I gave stripped the carbs and clesnex, new oil and plugs. 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. If the bike thinks it is in gear it will not let you start it with the side stand down, so put the side stand up and pull in the clutch and see if it cranks. Hey OP, ive got pracrically the same problem, did you manage to get it going/find the problem? Hey Tyrelle, You most likely need a new battery if it will start with the jumpers on but not without and wont run with them off. Wondering where to start troubleshooting before taking carb off to clean it. IT ANT FIXING MY DIRT BIKE I CHECK EVERY THING AND DNT START AND I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE OIL HAS MIXED BY A WATER AND I BUY A ENGINE OIL MY ENGINE IS NOW LEAKING AND WONT START!

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