Greetings everyone, I just wanted to follow up with the post I just made. I'm having problems getting my second bike to start. I'm using this motor: http://www.gasbike.net/product_51_detailed.html with 24:1 Gas oil mixture.
THe engine is getting plenty of compression (had to tighten the cylinder head nuts - was suprised how loose they were.
Now I've read over all the threads relating to this problem. The clutch is properly adjusted. I've used my multi-meter to confirm the electrical system. I've replaced the cap and wire, and spark plug with quality parts.
I'm not getting a spark on the spark plug tho.. see my earlier post. I'm thinking that's not the problem.
I've even removed the electrical connectors and spliced the wires directly. The kill switch is fine, and I've gotten the engine to turn over but only while I was hauling ass with the pedals. Once I squeezed in the clutch cable, the engine dies. Also, when I did get the engine to turn over, it didn't respond to the accelerator - it just sputters out.
That said, afterwards, I pulled the spark plug and it was clean as a whistle. I'm guessing the cylinder isn't getting enough fuel.
I also pulled the doo hickey that is connected to the accelerator cable on the carb and it was clean too.
GIven what's I've said, using deduction can anyone suggest any other areas that might be the problem?
Thanks in advance
THe engine is getting plenty of compression (had to tighten the cylinder head nuts - was suprised how loose they were.
Now I've read over all the threads relating to this problem. The clutch is properly adjusted. I've used my multi-meter to confirm the electrical system. I've replaced the cap and wire, and spark plug with quality parts.
I'm not getting a spark on the spark plug tho.. see my earlier post. I'm thinking that's not the problem.
I've even removed the electrical connectors and spliced the wires directly. The kill switch is fine, and I've gotten the engine to turn over but only while I was hauling ass with the pedals. Once I squeezed in the clutch cable, the engine dies. Also, when I did get the engine to turn over, it didn't respond to the accelerator - it just sputters out.
That said, afterwards, I pulled the spark plug and it was clean as a whistle. I'm guessing the cylinder isn't getting enough fuel.
I also pulled the doo hickey that is connected to the accelerator cable on the carb and it was clean too.
GIven what's I've said, using deduction can anyone suggest any other areas that might be the problem?
Thanks in advance