Won't start now!!

Pablo · #1 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 03:43 PM

Now I'm cranky......the pig won't even fire.....got spark (although it doesn't seem that strong), got fuel....but it seems to all of a sudden blow massive fuel that comes out the exhaust (I have the carb all set up OK as far as I know)...really frustrating.........any ideas? (I do think it's just flooded completely)

Help.

**Norman** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 04:33 PM

turn off the gas tank valve and pull the plug pedal it to clear the engine and hold the throttle wide open while doing this.spray off the plug with b-12 carb cleaner or brake clean make sure the plug is gaped @.020 test your ignition with plug laying on the head to make sure you got good spark then try to fire up the bike first with fuel off then with it on. If all is right it will start.
your kill switch I'd disconnect until you get it to run. See if the thing I told you about help . let us know.

Pablo · #3 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 06:17 PM

I took the head off dried it out really well and it started....it's just a cold blooded thing! Still messing with the clutch.

deacon · #4 (**permalink**) 02-01-2008, 06:28 PM

mine will not start the first try and full choke just kills it anytime. Half choke and second try it will usually fire. Mine is temperamental to start but after that first start, it will start right up for the rest of the day.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #5 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 06:33 AM

A new plug (NGK) goes a long way on these bikes. The original plugs are carp.

deacon · #6 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 06:52 AM

Carp not wonder the bike smells fishy

Pablo · #7 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bikeguy Joe

A new plug (NGK) goes a long way on these bikes. The original plugs are carp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norman

turn off the gas tank valve and pull the plug pedal it to clear the engine and hold the throttle wide open while doing this.spray off the plug with b-12 carb cleaner or brake clean make sure the plug is gaped @.020

Yeah it had new a NEW B5HS plug, but I gap them 0.030"-0.032" per the instructions. You guys use 0.020"?????

**Norman** · #8 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 12:16 PM

Yea too much gap .020 or if you want .017 works cold weather does make them hateful I just started using the tickler button hold down for 6 sec, and full choke and TADA it starts. But each one has it's own personality you have to get to know them. Rubbing it on its tank and talking softly helps.
Norman

Pablo · #9 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 12:58 PM

Cheesbo instructions say 0.028-0.034"!

**CRUISER** · #10 (**permalink**) 02-02-2008, 01:01 PM

well we all know how good them instructions are. i think i did mine at .024 but can't remember for sure