by BRUMBEAR Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:11 pm, #3 CRACKED AND NOT TIGHT ??? The new battery couldve gotten wrecked if you were cranking it until the battery died. 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. You are fucking awesome dude. If it starts it will smoke for a bit but should gain the compression needed. Bought bike new, only has 10,000 miles on it and has never been stored outside. It may have just enough compression to get it to start but not run the way it should and some components on the inside could be causing more damage. Brand new battery as well. Remember that your bike needs four main things to run. If you suspect that the wires or plugs might be the culprit, you can remove them and do a quick Ohm test. Unless you have one of those new all-electric motorcycles, your bike needs three main things to run- Spark, Fuel/Air mixture and Compression. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? Turn engine by hand a few times. please help? The most common culprit is the float. Hey Tanner, the spark plugs would be a good next place to look. However after a warm up, it hesitates about 2 minutes into the ride. Like u said i replaced it with a substitute starter motor. Ive looked for fuel on off switch. Next, you will need a good cleaner that is safe to be used with plastics and rubbers. Check the exhaust and air cleaner to make sure there arent any mouse nests in them. Hey Brad, the first thing I would do is check for good compression. What could be causing this issue? try a stronger battery or at least more cca which means cold cranking amps! Any ideas please? Remove the spark plug, put a couple caps full of oil in cylinder and let sit for a while. Please time Running out. Try cycling the fuel pump about 5 times to get the gas pushed through. Checked the plugs they look ok, the compression is a little low but ok. Now it won't start, the electric start kicks but nothing. Hey Joel, by fire up to mean it just wont catch or it wont turn over at all? Hi Don, First you need to find out if the engine is turning over when the starter spins. All four cylinders are strong!! glenn, Either you got a new battery that does not have enough cold cranking amps or you need a new starter motor! The bike was off, gas was off everything thats suppose to be off they were all off. 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. The bike started for the first time after winter storage, I rode it for about 5 miles. Do a compression check. Wouldnt fire so I replace the ignition coil. I would start by cleaning the carb and making sure the jets are clear. Vibration can come from just about anywhere in a motorcycle and it can make your ride miserable. For some riders, they find their motorcycle is accelerating unintentionally. I like things thst work every time and reliable all the time. Hey Ryan, thats an interesting issue. The lights come on, but nothing when trying to start. Hey Harry, contact our Tech Support Team and they will be able to help troubleshoot step by step to find the issue. Check the air filter to make sure that it isnt plugged up too. My bud said the bike ran fine before sitting. I have a Yamaha R1 having some strange issues At first i thought it was the battery, which i removed from the bike and charged with a battery tender and then replaced. If it stalled while riding check the battery,most likely a connection. Also make sure that your spark plugs are not fouled. The coils look good ohms are ok on prim and sec. After a while, the gas can break down if it was not properly stabilized and will lose enough octane so that it will not combust. Advice? More specifically, when I try to crank it up it turns over and over proudly until it sounds as is if it about to sputter again while the power of the crank is still very high Once again the bike runs perfect without this issue and I ride everyday. Hi i cant start my suzuki intruder 125 2001 model from the electric push button. Ive checked all fuses and they are all good. When my friend and I started taking things apart, I saw that there was a long hairline crack on the cylinder head. Thanks again. Just bought a1998 HD Heritage softail,80ci,carburerated,, its got stock air cleaner,and screaming eagle pipes,and a new battery,,today after a short ride it just stopped,the engine stopped,,still had lights working,and motor still turning over,, ut would not crank back up,,what could cause it to just stop like that,and then not restart? Any ideas I need help! Good morning i have a question . I can ride. Its not fuel injected and it wasnt a terrible fall. I do not hear my stator engage or click. Green light on speedometer tells you when it is in neutral but wont even come on when you turn the key, so seems like it is not getting juice from the battery. Electrical problems are often the most frustrating thing to troubleshoot for everyday riders. Oh and if it helps at all, my bike is a 1986 Honda Shadow VT700. Ive cleaned the carbs, its got new oil change and filter, and new petcock. 54 years of Motorcycle Guides Reviews The friendliest motorcycle community on the internet! But had no problem for 3 days until now. To test your spark plugs, remove them from the cylinder head and then plug them back into the plug cap. I have a gsxr 750 k1.Bike was standing for 2months. Im getting spark and it sounds like it wants to turn over but wont. 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. Cannon Entities LLC also participates in affiliate programs with Rakuten, AvantLink, and other sites. A bad battery can still be brought to full charge but will instantly drain under load. thank you. Hi Kefa, this sounds like either a fuel issue or an electrical issue. Hi, this could be any number of things. I did a mod 3 thinking that would solve my labored starting after I bought a gbatt. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. I should have ordered some 102.5s as well. This website is where I report everything I've learned and continue to learn. have to give it full gas to get it to start . I have to wait for a couple of minutes before it starts again. If your compression is bad, that could be your issue. i went thru same problem on mine! I am in total confusion. Why Camp? Your carburetor has a very important job to perform and if things are blocking it from doing its job, your bike will not run. Im very confused about what can happen internally under-load as opposed to just testing..OHMs and AC voltagenot under-load.in gear..bike weight and rider weight. Im not sureif that goes bad (Id guess your battery just wont charge properly..? No blinkers or taillights or brake lights worked. Hey Jon this sounds like a frustrating situation. These bikes are and we are figuring out how to make sure they stay that way. To un-flood the engine, you will need to remove the spark plugs. If it helps, I just installed a new cdi, so that is not an issue. Battery is brand new and charged. A dirty filter is an easy fix. Hope this helps. Thank you. Haha dont give up yet. (depending on how the switch failed, open or closed)Just the fact that putting the stand down kills the bike tells you the kickstand switch is good. Hey Robert, it does sound like an electrical problem. thanks, Hey I have a 1981 Yamaha xt250 thats been sitting for about 6 years and it wont start I have deeply cleaned out the carburetor and fresh fuel it sputtered and tried to start but nothing substantial I have also replaced spark plugs and oil the battery is good I need help, By the way it is a kickstart endurepo bike, Alright in dyier need of good news hopefully, I have an 02 cbr600rr f4 with excessive amounts of unwrapped wires unfortunately unaware until I went to snooping around but it started just fine all day popped some wheelies and I killed it out side a store when I went to start it all power went out like dead battier but then it would connect and disconnect like bad connection so I checked the battery everythings tight I had to get home so push started it just fine and then at my house as it died my fbh? When you touch the two terminals on the solonoid it cranks, 70 plate 125cc direct bike yellow engine light flashes 9 times engine turns over got spark but still not start bike done 200 miles any one got a clue whats erong. I can hear the fuel pump come up and see the pressure indicator go out. Again, started for a second and died. I tried to start it and it started for a second and died. Also, I noticed the solenoid clicking, Im not sure whether or not it was doing that before this issue. Hey David contact our Tech Team at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com and they will be able to help you troubleshoot your issue. Hey Trevor, cracked carb boots could definitely be the problem. Check the points cam. Cool little bike. I turn the key to start the bike and nothing happen. The mechanic, I spoke with.. name escapes me? 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. In most cases like this it will be a junk battery. Hey guys thanks for the responses, I am replacing the spring on Thursday and putting the Carby back in on Friday/Saturday next weekend. Is it possible the injectors are clogged as well. Gas blended with ethanol seems to break down even faster. I can jump start it off my van with jumper leads. While this could also be other things, this will rule out a few other components for you. Has new air filter. I decided to sell this bike, but it will not start. 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. My brike died on me.it want started. Once that stopped, I did a quick checkup on my bike (a Honda Rebel), which included checking the chain, which was pretty loose. 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. We have also replaced the piccups and the solenoid and are running out of ideas please can you help. I have just been givin a motorbike 750 cc wont start has spark and fuel. The first line of your blog check the kill switch. You are using an out of date browser. 2022 Adelaide to Jindabyne & back on a 110cc Scooter. Bike just clicks like a battery? MessageHi, My bike starts well when the engine is cold and I can ride for about 1km then it runs off. 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. Our tech team can help you troubleshoot the issue. You get what you pay for, you want cheap youll get junk! Also the Oil pressure light goes out when I crank it, but no start. It sounds like you may have a air/fuel issue. Please help me. Talked to your tech support about my 1987 Yamaha FZ 600. The air box is off. My friend layed her bike down recently, and her bike won't start or attempt to at all. I turned it off then on again and there is no electricity going through the bike even though it has a brand new battery with a full charge. If not, switch out the plugs to check to see if that makes a difference. That plug will spark well and the engine will start!! I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Scooter not starting !!! Hello, I have a 1996 honda shadow 600. Checked and cleaned every thing.engine getting gas. If the RPMs go up, youve found your problem. Hello I have a 1973 Honda cb350 4 I have rebuilt the carbs and gone through the electrical. Heeeeelp before i get gray hair! Reversing the charger could blow the fuse. It will go to start like a pot pot then nothing any suggestions? If you dont have a multimeter, any autoparts store should be able to check it for you. 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! 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. Still scratching my headunfortunately. Got bike working after Duh! You can try a new spark plug, the spark may not be strong enough. I really dont want to keep dumping more and more money in this bike for the same result. Half turn like a dead battery or. Once putting it on the bike I encountered the same problem as before. Is there any spark at all? Hi Simon. 92 Suzuki intruder vs800. That I cant test. Hit us up at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com to help you troubleshoot your issue step by step. New pugs full rebuilt carb tank clean FILTER clean petcock new no pitched lines. and some petrol poured on the engine and then floor. Then again starting problem occurred .Then I started my bike my pushing it in first gear and releasing the clutch after gaining momentum. Hi Michelle, if you have access to another battery, I would try that first. If it has just been sitting, it wouldnt be a bad idea to clean the carbs. Can you think of anything else? They called a honda rep to come out and they came to the conclusion that it was my cdi box. I rode it to work Saturday, Sunday, and yesterday. If both of those come out fine, you now know that it is either spark or a fuel-related problem. )what to look for. by keltec Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:24 pm, #2 Bike does turn over. Bike just clicks like a battery? I bought a new starter and put it on and it basically sounds the same. Ryan has been around the industry since High School and continues to enjoy learning and sharing about powersports with others in his role at DK. 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. Ran the new battery down trying to start it,,was g ona try and find some new plugs tomorrow,and I have the battery in charge now! Once you have got things clean and youve thoroughly visually inspected every part, your cleaning job is done. 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. I will attempt to clean the carburetor soon. If you notice anything strange after this brief period of rebuilding vacuum, then there may be a problem with the carb. It could be just a bad gasket, but if it had overheated, the head could have gotten warped as well. One day I tried to start my bike and it wouldnt start up. What did I do to cause the start button not to fire, Hi Thomas. If you are still having problems with the flow of your fuel, you will need to clean the carbs. Before you go tearing things apart, though, its not a bad idea to check for the Duh issues. When it stops, turn the key to off and then do it again. Get on it hard. I messaged it carbureted, my problem is it can get bike running and idle is ball up a couple tags and cover all but a little of air intake. Bike will cruise any gear with easy throttle bring up rpm to 3500 up. Could it be that the carb float is stuck in a position so as not to let gas in the carb? Problem still has to be electrical. Cannon Entities LLC is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. Maybe unrelated ? You can check out this article for troubleshooting tips-https://www.denniskirk.com/learn/how-to-diagnose-motorcycle Any wisdom would be greatly appreciated. No horn, blinkers, nothing. Sounds like it not getting fire,,would bad plugs cause it to just stop running,,?? Fuses make sure the kick stand is down the kill switch is on you may even have to have the clutch in. It acts as if the kickstandis still down and i even played with that too. It really could be anything. Medium. Hi I have pulsar 150 , 2007 whine i ride long time like 2hours, engine getting too heat then it wont start early , even I changed power plug but Its not starting, what is main problem . Used a small moped fuel container to hold the petrol so I could see it. Has New battery and clean carb. So, I had a little gas leaking from a hose under the bike (I assumed to be some overflow hose?). It cools down and starts well with all the same readings? Any help?? The bike will start for a second if I use starter fluid, but doesnt stay running without 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! "), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. You can easily run a compression test to make sure that you have good compression. Kill switch is on. Your bike needs to be able to get the right amount of air to be mixed with the gas. Thank you. If you have no experience, it can be puzzling to figure out. 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. Check for rodent nests in the intake and exhaust too. Suzuki Intruder flasher relay. 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