Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? - Page 4

feltner58 · 04-09-2011, 06:46 PM

removed the choke, still doing it, are there vacuum hoses i only see one that could potentially be a vacuum?

Water Warrior 2 · 04-09-2011, 08:22 PM

I wonder if the rubber boots on each side of the carb are tight. Check for loose clamps holding the carb in place. I can't remember if there are 2 or 1(intake and discharge sides of the carb)but some one will chime in to correct me.

feltner58 · 04-09-2011, 08:36 PM

took the carb off stripped it cleaned all the needles and passages with carb cleaner and blew them out with air, reassembled the carb and put it back on hooked everything up and its still doing it.........what could it be now, its really starting to get annoying I want to Ride!!?????

blaine · 04-09-2011, 08:42 PM

There are two clamps,one on each side of the carb.There is only one vacuum hose to check.Starting to look like the carb will need to come off the bike.On the bright side,you done things step by step,eliminating problem spots as you go.

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feltner58 · 04-09-2011, 09:03 PM

I already took it off and cleaned it all out, both clamps are tight all hoses are tight, vacuum hose is tight.......Could it be the float?

blaine · 04-09-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by feltner58

I already took it off and cleaned it all out, both clamps are tight all hoses are tight, vacuum hose is tight.......Could it be the float?

If the float was set to high,the bike would flood,plus you would see fuel comming out the over flow.When you had the carb off,did you notice if the throttle plate in the carb was closing tight when you snap the throttle? Also have you checked your air filter to see if it's clean?
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feltner58 · 04-09-2011, 10:09 PM

no I didnt really look at it to closely, I did notice some build up around the throttle plate, could that be it?

Water Warrior 2 · 04-09-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by feltner58

no I didnt really look at it to closely, I did notice some build up around the throttle plate, could that be it?

That could be it. The throttle plate may be hanging up on the deposits just enough to hold it rather than letting it close more to an acceptable idle. Oh yeah, before I forget. Did anyone mention the air filter has to be removed to check it. Reason being the air flows from the inside to the outside of the filter. Opposite of what we normally find with an air filter. If it is really dirty on the inside you can tap it on the floor to dislodge the grunge as much as possible. If a flashlight will not show through the filter material it is probably in need of replacement.

feltner58 · 04-09-2011, 10:27 PM

what about about the float sticking, is that something that would cause this?

blaine · 04-09-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by feltner58

what about about the float sticking, is that something that would cause this?

If the float was set to high,the bike would flood,plus you would see fuel comming out the over flow.

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04-09-2011, 06:46 PM	#31
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04-09-2011, 08:22 PM	#32
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? I wonder if the rubber boots on each side of the carb are tight. Check for loose clamps holding the carb in place. I can't remember if there are 2 or 1(intake and discharge sides of the carb)but some one will chime in to correct me.
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04-09-2011, 08:36 PM	#33
feltner58 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 24	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? took the carb off stripped it cleaned all the needles and passages with carb cleaner and blew them out with air, reassembled the carb and put it back on hooked everything up and its still doing it.........what could it be now, its really starting to get annoying I want to Ride!!????? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-09-2011, 08:42 PM	#34
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? There are two clamps,one on each side of the carb.There is only one vacuum hose to check.Starting to look like the carb will need to come off the bike.On the bright side,you done things step by step,eliminating problem spots as you go. :cool: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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04-09-2011, 09:03 PM	#35
feltner58 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 24	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? I already took it off and cleaned it all out, both clamps are tight all hoses are tight, vacuum hose is tight.......Could it be the float? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-09-2011, 10:09 PM	#37
feltner58 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 24	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? no I didnt really look at it to closely, I did notice some build up around the throttle plate, could that be it?
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04-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#39
feltner58 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: south carolina Posts: 24	Re: Bike wont start!/ fouling plugs? what about about the float sticking, is that something that would cause this?
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