Bike Has Spark, Won’t Start
- Thread starter MiffedFan
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Ok, fuel is now at 32:1. We have good fuel flow, fuel bowl fills. Still no ignition. Let’s assume we have an airflow problem here. A photo is attached showing the whole bikes setup. If there is an airflow problem preventing fuel and air from getting to the spark plug, what can be done to address that beyond what has already been done? I have cranked the engine cold and then checked the plug, there is an odor of fuel, but the plug is not wet with gas moisture. Any suggestions here?
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I'm looking at the picture... Put that choke lever DOWN or the bike will never start!!!
I agree. I can’t seem to pinpoint the issue here. Thank you for sticking with me on this.
There's a 'sweet spot' with the choke lever that the engine will fire up almost instantly... It's usually about 2/3 of the way up.
If the choke is 100% of the way up, it will only flood.
Ride the bike going down a long hill... pop the clutch, & hold the throttle wide open... & then reach over with the left hand & slowly move the choke up & down (in the mid range).
You should hear the engine popping & coming to life!
You've mentioned a few times your not sure if your getting fuel in the cyl
Leave the S/P out and turn over the engine. Hold your hand in front of the S/P hole. You'll see and feel the fuel air mist come out of the S/P hole and get all over your hand.
Now you can eliminate the possibility of no fuel as a problem
Just tried to run the bike with several small adjustments to the choke. Ran the bike for a good long time with each adjustment. The bike still will not attempt to start. I’m really at a loss here. I’m not aware of anything else that could be done. Still hoping someone else has the key.
The muffler is new. So I am pretty certain there is no clogs or anything. What would prevent the engine from getting fuel from the carb? The carb itself? Mechanical failure in the carb? Any suggestions here would be helpful. I do have another carb I can put back on.
few drops of gas under the spark plug, probably not enough, don't be afraid, to much will just dry up, most of the time it will start just takes a while longer......Curt
Ok back to basics, is the engine turning over real strong when you release the clutch? It should cycle just like it does with the plug out. Try taking off the mag cover and watch the magnet turn as your son tries to start it, just to make sure the clutch is doing its job. I’m not questioning you but it’s going to be something minor.