Fuel lines can dry out and crack. I have a 1999 Heritage Softail that wont start. Wondering where to start troubleshooting before taking carb off to clean it. Are you sure that you reconnected all of the vacuum lines? Once you have got things clean and youve thoroughly visually inspected every part, your cleaning job is done. Thoughts? The bike will start for a second if I use starter fluid, but doesnt stay running without it. They always handledamazingly.Im seriously depressed about this. Bike wants to get up and gobut hasnt. As dirt and fuel residue build up in the carburetor, the engine itself will run less efficiently. Thanks! 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Hey Robert, is the new battery charged with all wires connected back up? For now, Im back to the air/fuel mixture on the bike. My bud said the bike ran fine before sitting. Unread post If that doesnt fix it, feel free to contact our techs. But wont start . Suggestions? Ryan.thanks for the info. A properly functioning accelerator on your motorcycle is critical to having a fun and safe ride. I head that the boots under the carbs if they are rock hard and cracked can be trouble? Half turn like a dead battery or. Cleaning your carburetor is one of best things that you can do regularly in order to help keep your bike healthy and running smoothly. One thing at a time. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Sounds like a fuse or an electrical gremlin. Heeeeelp before i get gray hair! Bad choke ?? With choke in, will only run with a bit of throttle,let go she dies. This will really help to get all the gunk to start coming off. Thank you sir. Vacuum leeak?? Bike wont start. Hey man. Now you are ready to start cleaning things up. Now it fires, there is a good starter soundthen a back fire. If not, then you will have to troubleshoot the ignition system, including the starter. i can bump start it fine and it runs normal then. No blinkers or taillights or brake lights worked. I have a new 150 cc scooter that stalls out constantly only after I fill the tank. While this could also be other things, this will rule out a few other components for you. Give the bike a close inspection to make sure everything else checks out fine and have fun riding! am having a problem with my motorcycle model type is honda baja250 If it does turn over, you should probably clean the carbs, as they could have become gummed up from sitting so long. I also voltage tested and it showed nothing out of the ordinary. The carburetor has the important job of mixing the fuel and air before it enters the engine. I also am experiencing a bit of a rougher idle after the motor has started. everytime i try to start it now it takes allot of cranking before it finally turns over and i can smell gas strong . When I bought it I thought that I would have time to ride it, however, that was not the case. 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! Those are air, fuel, spark, and compression. I have sparks and gas. Are the spark plugd dry or wet? Help! The bike is fuel injected. 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. I dont hear the typical sound of it firing, any suggestions? The VL250's are usually reliable. ITS pouring rain now. any ideas ? Once you figure that out you can move on with troubleshooting. Feels like that out of fuel feeling but only briefly. 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. The only thing I havent done is compression. You may also have dirty/bad injectors. Shut bike off let sit for a few minutes and tried re-starting. You can also take a brush and use that to scrub the parts while they are soaking in the container. You can now inspect the carburetor for any fuel-related problems. 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. A good carb cleaning should take care of this issue for you. glenn, Either you got a new battery that does not have enough cold cranking amps or you need a new starter motor! I have an 02 gaze 1000 that would start fine. Then seal the tank with the liner to prevent any more corrosion. Hey, I got me a 2007 suzuki Gz250. 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 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. Make sure the needle/seat is clean and the float is working properly. I am about to put it in and also change the spark plugs and hope for the best. the motor crank but doesnt want to start.what could the problem be? Ive checked all fuses and they are all good. 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. just a little food for thought! It will take a minute before the necessary vacuum pull has formed again and fuel is flowing through the carb. Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements. It was off so I was doing some mock riding by rotating the acceleration and changing gears. Like u said i replaced it with a substitute starter motor. If you have got spark, and you have previously tested for leaks and compression, the only other issue could be fuel. The air box is off. Anyway.I dont have a clear cut answer for you. Ive emptied all carbeurators and let them fill up again still no luck. With the Duh issues resolved and your bike still not starting, its time to investigate further into your engine spark. Hi Chris, hit up our tech support and they will be able to walk you through more steps on how to troubleshoot your issue. Reversing the charger could blow the fuse. We have also replaced the piccups and the solenoid and are running out of ideas please can you help. It still may be the battery. You get what you pay for, you want cheap youll get junk! 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? Hi I have 125 scooter cleaned all carb and new battery new spark plug was running and riding good and today it wont start it firing up but just not enough to get the engine started, My bike has a starting problem. Ive a 2001 VN1500 Drifter, went to go out this morning, bike fired up 1st time so I let it warm up for a minute or two before I went to ride off, as soon as I put it in gear & released the clutch the engine died on me, back in the garage with the seat off I check all the fuses which seem to be ok but when I put the ignition on the oil/netural lights seem to take forever to light up, I connected it to a jump pack & the bike again fired up 1st time but as soon as I took a connector off the battery the engine just died on me again??? Make sure that your key is turned to On or Run and that the kill switch is in the Run position as well. battery charged and new spark plug oil changed fuel full. A better fuel pump is on the way. Those are air, fuel, spark, and compression. by BRUMBEAR Fri Oct 18, 2013 4:11 pm, #3 Doing a good job on your cleaning is very important. Secondly, you will want to make sure that you do not have any air leaks. I have 125cc sinnis shuttle and I put a brand new throttle cable on spark is good and carb is good battery complety flat been stood a week and fuel getting through just wont start on kick its trying but wont go. Bought bike new, only has 10,000 miles on it and has never been stored outside. I have a 1981 Husky WR250 (2-stroke) that will not start. Checked all fuses, and replaced the crank position sensor. Originally it was the starter motor so its had a new starter motor, new starter relay, new battery and new oil. 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. And STILL wont start. Afterward, you will want to wash things off with water to get rid of your cleaning chemicals. As my plugs show rich, no matter how I change the air/fuel mixture. Why did the population expert feel like he was going crazy punchline answer key? then, main problem is kick start had struck and it pumping on oppositle side. Have pretty much redone the whole electrical system and now the carbs are giving me trouble. If it drops below 9.5 you will need a new battery. Bike does turn over. 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? Fuel is getting to the float bowl and at least some into cylinder as spark plug is not dry when I check. I have a 93 Suzuki Intruder 800 that that wont start. Can they fail..under load? The air/fuel mixture needs to be compressed to raise its temperature to a point where it can become combustible. Hi, this could be any number of things. Cleaned the front and back carbs. Hi Mr.walker, maybe corroded battery cables or just your ignition switch. it seized up , but then after a few more trys , it started but runs very ruff . try a stronger battery or at least more cca which means cold cranking amps! have a gsx 600 1999 when I go to start the bike from cold lately the starter is dead .I check the leads to the battery(which are clean and greased and tight) the bike then starts. Check the compression. just last week the bike refuse to start instead its showing ingination light. Mantwisting my mind!! Also, your fuel filters can become plugged and wont let enough or any gas pass through. 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. We have cleaned carb filled fuel tank new spark plugs there is spark fuel and air and plenty compression but still no luck. Its just about to start. Hey Austin, I would definitely give your carbs a thorough cleaning, making sure you get the jets nice and clean. Check for rodent nests in the intake and exhaust too. Electrical problems are often the most frustrating thing to troubleshoot for everyday riders. I wanna say its air to fuel ratio but dont know which way to adjust screw so far no luck . 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. If you have a multi-meter you can troubleshoot to see what the culprit is. Any help?? Feel free to contact our tech support at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com. But there is always a first for everything. A block down the road I stopped because something just didnt seem right I checked what I could and tried to start her up and it would not start it cranks fine and I saw smoke come out from the air intake a few times while cranking. I did.had a great conversation. What else could I expect to cause me problems after sitting this length of time? Now nothing, except the neutral light. Problem still has to be electrical. Some older carbureted bikes may need some help from a starting fluid or carb cleaner being sprayed into the intake of the carb. Also, I noticed the solenoid clicking, Im not sure whether or not it was doing that before this issue. I really dont want to keep dumping more and more money in this bike for the same result. Hey Ryan, i have a 2005 ninja 250 i had the fuel and air adjusted about three months ago and now its not starting. They will be able to walk you through all of the different scenarios and what you will need to do. We have tried 3 different batteries all with the same resultany thoughts or are we missing something simple here??? 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. I checked the battery connections and they are tight. What if you have changed the stator. Just had battery checked and it was fine just needed charged. If you cannot see any gunk in any of them, then you did a good job. Hie I have a Suzuki gpr150 it was hiten at the back and now its not starting what might be the problem but the dashboard is lighting, i have a 97 gsxr750 with 20k miles and when i first got bike it would start fine as long as temp was below 140 but above 140 it would turn over great and had great fire at plugs when checked using NGK CR9E plug! Your bike will either run rough or not start at all without the proper amounts of any of those elements. Made sure the kill switch was off and fuse was good So I put it on the lift and tightened the chain, which Ive done before. No spark or weak spark? Rocdahitman. its not air, fuel, spark, or compression 100%. Nothing changed. Wouldnt fire so I replace the ignition coil. Feel free to contact our tech team at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com to help you further. 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. This spring it fired right up and rode it twice with no problems. Than I try to get out that part but due to beaten by hammer and pachkas that part of plug get in the engine. Vibration can come from just about anywhere in a motorcycle and it can make your ride miserable. Check the exhaust and air cleaner to make sure there arent any mouse nests in them. 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. What should i do? I have checked all of the fuses, all good. Close. Be sure to disconnect your battery! Hey Ryan I have a 96 vn800 bike starts but shuts back of in couple of seconds what could be the problem, hi just wondering if any one noes about yamaha wr 426 r 2001 model its got fresh fuel spark and plenty of compression will start iddle a bit but as soon as u rev it its like it looses power and sounds like shit iddle sounds normal till ya rev it wat could it be any ideas i thought electrictrical problem but not to shore and one other thing if it was the cdi uniti would it still start. After a jump start, ran great and for few next days. Check to make sure you are getting a good spark. Hello, I just got my hands on an 83 Honda CB1000 and Im having joyful time. Is your fuel petcock turned to on or reserve? Today I was changing spark plug of my bike hero Honda street 100cc old modal.but I have force too high and inner part of plug break and set in the engine.remain part of plug come in my hand. Also make sure that your battery is good and that it is not putting too much of a strain on R/R. Make sure that air can pass through your air filter/intake. Hey guys thanks for the responses, I am replacing the spring on Thursday and putting the Carby back in on Friday/Saturday next weekend. The mechanic, I spoke with.. name escapes me? Its whining now when turning the key on. I am having power problems. I understand. New ignition switch on order. I have a 2003 yamaha v star 650. Seems that gas is not making it to the McCooney carb or once gas makes it to the carb it still wont fire. Hi, I have a 1985 honda shadow vt500c . Id rather buy new then used. any help would be awesome. I need to get it to start so I can clean the jets any suggestions? Thanks Ryan, ill test out the bike with a new battery and see how it works out. I started the bike on the lift (not sure why) and it started. Since getting the bike home, I have not been able to start it again. 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