leaking carb, still wont start - Page 2

iMoon1221 · 08-13-2014, 08:32 PM

So apparently the p.o. Cut the side stand switch, could this be a problem?

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2014, 02:39 AM

Yes, you could ride off with the side stand down and kill yourself.

alantf · 08-14-2014, 04:59 AM

Don't use WD40 or carb cleaner. Invest in a spray can of contact cleaner, It's not expensive. The one that I use smells like the carbon tetrachloride that we used to use, years ago, before all these modern chemicals, and it's specially designed to do the job, and not leave residues to foul up the contacts. BTW, I forgot to mention the red switch, that also needs spraying.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-14-2014, 09:22 AM

He probably cut that switch because he was having problem with it too...

The resolution for a side stand switch problem is to simple clean the contact on the inside - cutting it is drastic. I don't know how it's wired off hand, but I'm assuming he simply shorted the other two wires into each other to trick the bike into thinking that the contact was always made, right?

You need to find the other side of that "repair" and see what he was doing to make the bike start. If that has come loose, for example, then you would get no spark, IIRC.

iMoon1221 · 08-14-2014, 11:10 AM

Idk what I'd do without this forum,
I'm definitely going to get some contact cleaner. And I guess check out that safety side stand short.
When you say the red button needs to be cleaned do you mean the killswitch/ starter?

iMoon1221 · 08-14-2014, 11:12 AM

I'm outta town for work so I'm going to check everything tonight when I get back, it's driving me crazy getting all these ideas and not being able to try them yet!

**jonathan180iq** · 08-14-2014, 11:58 AM

Yeah, the kill switches are known for developing some crud and not allowing them to function properly, which would leave you with no spark also.

If you're feeling really spry, just take the cover off and clean the contacts with your spray plus a wire brush.

Alan if right, BTW. the actual contact cleaner is superior to anything else. While WD-40 will work, it's going to attract grime, whereas the contact specific stuff will not.

iMoon1221 · 08-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Just picked up some contact cleaner today, I'm getting real anxious to use It.
Regarding the killswitch, I actually had some weird issues with it in the past. Sometimes my starter button wouldn't work so id flip the kill switch a few times and it worked.
IIv already taken the switch apart so I think I will again and give it a real good Cleaning

**jonathan180iq** · 08-14-2014, 04:17 PM

That previous problem leads me to believe that's also part of your current problem.

iMoon1221 · 08-15-2014, 01:15 AM

I just got home and tried jumping it real quick, no luck

but I have tomorrow off so I guess i know what I'm doing. Should be an awesome day.. As long as I(we[you brilliant teachers]) figure it out

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alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Don't use WD40 or carb cleaner. Invest in a spray can of contact cleaner, It's not expensive. The one that I use smells like the carbon tetrachloride that we used to use, years ago, before all these modern chemicals, and it's specially designed to do the job, and not leave residues to foul up the contacts. BTW, I forgot to mention the red switch, that also needs spraying. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-14-2014, 11:10 AM	#15
iMoon1221 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 83	Idk what I'd do without this forum, I'm definitely going to get some contact cleaner. And I guess check out that safety side stand short. When you say the red button needs to be cleaned do you mean the killswitch/ starter? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-14-2014, 02:39 AM	#12
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Yes, you could ride off with the side stand down and kill yourself.
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08-14-2014, 09:22 AM	#14
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	He probably cut that switch because he was having problem with it too... The resolution for a side stand switch problem is to simple clean the contact on the inside - cutting it is drastic. I don't know how it's wired off hand, but I'm assuming he simply shorted the other two wires into each other to trick the bike into thinking that the contact was always made, right? You need to find the other side of that "repair" and see what he was doing to make the bike start. If that has come loose, for example, then you would get no spark, IIRC.
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08-14-2014, 11:12 AM	#16
iMoon1221 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 83	I'm outta town for work so I'm going to check everything tonight when I get back, it's driving me crazy getting all these ideas and not being able to try them yet!
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08-14-2014, 11:58 AM	#17
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Yeah, the kill switches are known for developing some crud and not allowing them to function properly, which would leave you with no spark also. If you're feeling really spry, just take the cover off and clean the contacts with your spray plus a wire brush. Alan if right, BTW. the actual contact cleaner is superior to anything else. While WD-40 will work, it's going to attract grime, whereas the contact specific stuff will not.
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08-14-2014, 02:26 PM	#18
iMoon1221 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 83	Just picked up some contact cleaner today, I'm getting real anxious to use It. Regarding the killswitch, I actually had some weird issues with it in the past. Sometimes my starter button wouldn't work so id flip the kill switch a few times and it worked. IIv already taken the switch apart so I think I will again and give it a real good Cleaning
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08-14-2014, 04:17 PM	#19
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	That previous problem leads me to believe that's also part of your current problem.
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08-15-2014, 01:15 AM	#20
iMoon1221 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 83	I just got home and tried jumping it real quick, no luck but I have tomorrow off so I guess i know what I'm doing. Should be an awesome day.. As long as I(we[you brilliant teachers]) figure it out
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