If your bike continues to die after running on the starting fluid, you should try to troubleshoot elsewhere. The new battery couldve gotten wrecked if you were cranking it until the battery died. I bought new spark plug, new fuses, electrical seemed good. It wont turn over at all. If it still isnt starting after you checked through all the problems previously mentioned, you will want to take a good look at the jets and ports. A liquid-cooled, 45-degree V-twin engine delivers strong, torquey performance. Hi, I have a gsxr400 gk71f. I gave a very thorough explaination of what was going on. Then i again charged the battery and this time bike didnt startup. Other than that she is completely dead. Yesterday I put in New gas, and new battery fully charged. I have a 1999 Heritage Softail that wont start. Then itll backfire out the exhaust.. Bypasses all safety equipment and the decompression control unit. I have an 86 Suzuki GS450l that Ive owned for 7 years now.. Everything was fine. And it did start. Thought it was the solonoid, nothing. Cant figure it out. Any suggestions on how to get my baby running smoothly again? Cycle wont climb above 8000 rpm in 1st, 2nd.feelslike it just isnt getting enough fuel at 6000-6500 rpms in 3rd, 4th. Whats wrong with my bike? Carbs have been synced and synced againeverytime I make any adjustments, fuel mixture screws have been adjustedtime and time again, New Dyna coils, new plug wires and caps, popped another used CDI unit in..(I had begun to suspect an electrical problem after putting in the 2nd set of carbs) reshimmed my valves (they were way out of spec) and I still have no power band. Made sure the kill switch was off and fuse was good Thanks. Make sure that your key is turned to On or Run and that the kill switch is in the Run position as well. Thank you. Don t know what to think. Sounds like something similar is going on in your case. ? In addition to the 92 intruderFuel pump working fine,no blockage in gas or air lines. Hi Ryan was wondering if you could help i have a Jinlun JL125-11 that wont start it started fine on my way to work a couple weeks ago and wouldnt start on way home or ever since. Ive got a 2001 Yamaha 600r and its been sitting for a couple of years. Reversing the charger could blow the fuse. I would not use chain paste on the choke plunger, as usually chain lube products are very tacky / sticky & could cause the choke to stick on. "), please read through CJM8515's post on the subject. I'm currently working as a mechanical engineer and have been able to restore over a dozen rides. Ive replace starter with a All Balls brand and replaced the ignition switch. Cannon Entities LLC is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. 1 of 1. Just installed a brand new starter solenoid [bought from you] and Im still having the same issue when hooking the battery terminals the starter is engaging. A mechanic buddy.saidtake them outnot the problem, I did.still cant solve this. You can contact them at 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Hi 97cbr900rr. You may also have dirty/bad injectors. If your compression is bad, that could be your issue. Ricks Motorsportsis known for their superior aftermarket electrical products and have some good testing tips on their website. Bought a new fuel pump thinking it was getting enough fuel. Without any one of those, your bike will not run at all. What should i do? Got 4 volts on each coil when cranking. glenn, Either you got a new battery that does not have enough cold cranking amps or you need a new starter motor! No spark or weak spark? Well when I came out to go home it wouldnt start, no lights or power nothing. Help! Hello! Press and hold button for a few seconds and it will the start. Thanks. Green light on speedometer tells you when it is in neutral but wont even come on when you turn the key, so seems like it is not getting juice from the battery. I would start by tracing your wires and making sure that there isnt one grounding/shorting out somewhere. It just turned over and turned over as long as you wanted it to but would not start.. I can make the engine turn over with a screwdriver on the starter. Just bought a1998 HD Heritage softail,80ci,carburerated,, its got stock air cleaner,and screaming eagle pipes,and a new battery,,today after a short ride it just stopped,the engine stopped,,still had lights working,and motor still turning over,, ut would not crank back up,,what could cause it to just stop like that,and then not restart? Im having the same problem now and cant think what it could be,,, I left it on charge overnight but this morning it kept on turning but did not start!! Drove bike in shop and parked it, bike hasnt started since. check if your kickstand sensor is broken. Bike wont start. Hello It could be just a bad gasket, but if it had overheated, the head could have gotten warped as well. Do not be alarmed if you experience this because it is completely normal. Thank you. Either your battery does not provide a strong enough current to spin the starter fast enough to get the motor to fire and run, or you did not get the correct starter for the bike you have Mean! Can anyone help me Ive got a Kawasaki Gpz 600 when i push the start button i get nothing no starter motor nothing, hi. Ive emptied all carbeurators and let them fill up again still no luck. Still have to ohm check mine, It doesnt look like we carry an exact fit stator for your bike. Alternatively, let's try check and review the basics.Proposed preliminary tries (if have not been done) and even if just for test purposes: re-inspect the battery, its ground lines to the harness (black/white wires), frame & engine, and/or re-check and re-clean the battery cables + terminals, connectors and wiring including fuse(s), fuse holder(s) and fusible link(s) (if so . So I drained the tank and purchased some Seafoam. But wanted start. I have spark, turns over with new battery, pulled fuel injectors out and tested them. Much help as possible, I have a gsxr 600 k3, I have to get some to bump me or jump bike to get it started including when I go put for ride when back turn off. Hey Robert, it does sound like an electrical problem. what else is there that im missing ??? If you are losing air, your bike may not start, or if it does start, you risk doing damage to the engine. Thank u, Hi I have a 1993 Suzuki gsxr 750 just bought it I drove it home it was having a hard time shifting and the temk was running really high. Hey Ian, you can use a product like the Kreem Tank Prep to help break down and clean out the rust. I have a 1982 Suzuki gs550l. The bike turns on, lights and all, but when I hit the start button it doesnt fire up something also sounds different. I bought a new starter and put it on and it basically sounds the same. I have a 1982 Honda CM 250 C and it will not run. Nada. He has enjoyed powersports his whole life and now gets to write about it. Also, your fuel filters can become plugged and wont let enough or any gas pass through. It could be locked up. Hey George. Discussion, Rides/Events Calendar, Showcases, Reviews, Classifieds, Blogs, and Resources. Thanks so much. So I put it back on the lift. Has a new battery. Also be sure that the float is working properly. You are now ready to start putting everything back together. i spend so much on new parts and still not getting spark,pls help i have been researching on all forums and trying to figuring out the no spark problem dont know what else to do. I have a 1981 Husky WR250 (2-stroke) that will not start. The most common culprit is the float. Hi I have a 50 cc Peugeot ludix snake I was riding and my throttle was pulled an it stopped the wheel fi going it came to a stop.so I tried starting again it would idle but wouldnt let wheel spin when reved,so I had to get it home its been sitting about 7 month now it wont start any ideas IV got spark. A better fuel pump is on the way. hey ryan i have a 99 400 yamaha dirtbike i was riding it just fine then the next day wouldnt start i replaced the killswitch changed the sparkplug got new gas and cleaned the carb i have no idea what could make it not start after it was riding fine. I have tried everything but bike just turns over and wont start. Hi Keith, I would definitely start by cleaning the carbs. by NorthernPete Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:40 pm, #4 Home; Church. We will be able to dig deeper into troubleshooting and faster through these channels than we can in these comments. Is this a carb issue or should I try fuel filter? Any idea what is wrong? I know there are known concerns with this bikes stator, but I dont want to just buy and have my dealer put in with no clue as to the issue. The battery is brand new and fully charged. Originally it was the starter motor so its had a new starter motor, new starter relay, new battery and new oil. This will prevent the flow of fuel and therefore your bike will not be able to start. Hi i have a suzuki gsxr 600 k6 in the shop , bike came in and the owner said the previous owner did bearings , big ends and mains , and he also did the head, he told me there was no compression, so as i opened the bike , i saw the timing was not set right, took out the motor , looked for bent valves and the was nothing, i re-seeted the valves , set the timing right, checked valve clearance and everything, bike does not want to start, injectors fuel pump everything 100%, but looking at the spark, took out one supressor plug and i fitted a new plug to see if it has spark, found that it only has spark when its not earthed , holding it close to the throttle body it sparks nice, holding it strait against the throttle body , then it does not have spark, can that be the problem why its not starting, and if so whats wrong? am having a problem with my motorcycle model type is honda baja250 The VL250's are usually reliable. If you have access to spare coils, you can try swapping parts or you can test the parts with a load tester. Is there even gas in the tank? the motor crank but doesnt want to start.what could the problem be? I have drained the carb and that all looks fine. Help! Hey Jon this sounds like a frustrating situation. Then let the carb dry. Kyle currently works as a mechanical engineer and graduated with a minor in automotive engineering. Remember that your bike needs four main things to run. Just had battery checked and it was fine just needed charged. She turned over like there were no spark plugs on. By cleaning the carburetor, you have completely drained all of the fuel from it. Could you see light through the pilot jets when you cleaned the carbs? On way back down, again had trouble after it. No horn, blinkers, nothing. Once putting it on the bike I encountered the same problem as before. So, I had a little gas leaking from a hose under the bike (I assumed to be some overflow hose?). The lights come on, but nothing when trying to start. You can now inspect the carburetor for any fuel-related problems. My stator, ohm tested to spec in all three positions. I checked the battery and it registered 13.2x volts. The lights come on, but nothing when trying to start. Hey Vincent. Half turn like a dead battery or bad connection or loose ground? I was going down the road. Start only when u remove the engine head cover. You can check out this article for troubleshooting tips-https://www.denniskirk.com/learn/how-to-diagnose-motorcycle About three weeks now. no noise at all. But had no problem for 3 days until now. and remember to please post the year/make/model of the vehicle you are working on. Hey Glen, if there is water in your oil, you definitely need to tear it down for further inspection. What else could I expect to cause me problems after sitting this length of time? New manifold bootsas well. ROCK HARD. Thank you. Joining is free! Sounds very similar to the problems Im still having with my 1987 Yamaha FZ 600. When I bought it I thought that I would have time to ride it, however, that was not the case. Any idea will be helpful, Hey Derrick, contact our Tech Team and they will be able to get into more detail on how to troubleshoot your issue- 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com, Very strange electric problem. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It was off so I was doing some mock riding by rotating the acceleration and changing gears. Bike has been sitting over winter, I dont know if be a new battery sort it or stator. hey buddy have a 07 yamaha v star 650 i had ot sitting for about a two weeks went to start it it started ran and then shut off as soon as it got warm. Need to check the basics. You can take the float and the other carb pieces off and soak them in a cleaner. Try cycling the fuel pump about 5 times to get the gas pushed through. Your email address will not be published. I just filled my tank with apple cider vinegar, and now I am letting it sit in a tub. Doesnt seem to be vac-leaking anywhere that I can detect. Thank you. Anyway.I dont have a clear cut answer for you. Wouldnt fire so I replace the ignition coil. any ideas ? Any ideas of what to check next. Hey Trevor, cracked carb boots could definitely be the problem. Suzuki intruder wont start. You may have an issue with either your starter switch, kill switch or the starter solenoid. Is your fuel petcock turned to on or reserve? If so any advice would be helpful! !!!!!!!!! Make sure your air filter is cleaned. Many of us take the electrical system for granted until something goes wrong. And bucks and stumbles. I tested my stator as per your technical supports suggestion. Hi, I have a cbr600rr 2003 and Im having some electrical problems I think, when I turn on ignition everything comes on just fine, execept sometimes I hear a fuse sounding noise which I believe to be my electric start. If it stalled while riding check the battery,most likely a connection. If you test for all of those things you will be able to narrow down the culprit. I have had this bike to 165 many times with no problems. Had a new one installed but bike still didnt start. I understand. You get what you pay for, you want cheap youll get junk! Still scratching my headunfortunately. So I figured it might be something with the fuel delivery. If it helps, I just installed a new cdi, so that is not an issue. Hi Sasank, Ill need a little more info to help you on that. If you dont have a question and you're just showing off it belongs in r/Justrolledintotheshop Insurance/total loss questions go in r/insurance This is an automated reply. Problem still has to be electrical. Hi Chris angelique here,, what was the cause of your bike? Vacuum hose to fuel tank cracked? Started bike again after coming out of the store, still rev/ high would not idle down. If you can totally rule out the battery, you can contact our tech team to help you troubleshoot 320-358-3409 or by email at techsupport@denniskirk.com or you can check out this article- https://www.denniskirk.com/learn/how-to-diagnose-motorcycle. There are potentially a lot of different things that could be causing your bike not to start. Nothing changed. only explenation because you cannot kick it in gear while the kickstand is down. Kill switch is on. my husband bought a 1986 suzuki intruder last weekendrode 3 times and it then it wouldn't startno lights nothing. Without enough compression, the mixture will not ignite. Hey Eddie, thats not a whole lot to go on. Any help?? You can also run a leak test to be sure you do not have any air leaks. Give the bike a close inspection to make sure everything else checks out fine and have fun riding! Make sure its not getting flooded. Hi Don, First you need to find out if the engine is turning over when the starter spins. Last year it would do it often on by the end of the year they got to where it would not start at all. I should have ordered some 102.5s as well. If the coil dont get 12v it cant make spark and will stall out. Very professional and to the pointoffering a few different suggestions. CRACKED AND NOT TIGHT ??? Theres still more to check. What could be the problem?? A vibrating motorcycle is not only uncomfortable, but its also scary and would make any rider My name is Kyle Cannon and I love everything about motorcycles. Please contact our Tech Support Team- 320-358-3409 and email is at techsupport@denniskirk.com. I had a mechanic buddy.look through my second set of carbsAGAIN. You want the plunger to slide freely. I took a trip to the store the other day and noticed first that my bike would not idle down at stop signs or lignts it continued to rev/high. Im having an issue with 96 kawasaki vulcan 800 classic please help! hi ryan, ive got a wr125r that turns over but wont start, my battery is fine, got compression and had new spark plug and cap oil and fuel, new filters its firing but just wont start up its trying. It just sounded like no compression at all. Have, spark (strong now) fuel (cleanno gunkgas tank was thoroughly flushed), in-line filter, good carbs, new coils, swithced out CDI, caps, wires, plugs, etc.but still only have 1/2 a bike. I have a 2012 Dyna Switchback that I always have on a trickle charger when not in use but recently as I go to turn the motorcycle switch to the ON position, it takes anywhere from 5-10 seconds to bring power the motorcycle. You also can run a compression test on your engine. bike will not start when cold unless you pull start it. $4,176. Where to start. Hi Ryan, Im Diane. OEM from Singapore.slow boatand ridiculous price. I rode it for about 10 minutes, engine died and started smoking. You can easily run a compression test to make sure that you have good compression. But the question I have is it was all ok before the starter burned off. What is your take on this? Check the compression. With choke in, will only run with a bit of throttle,let go she dies. Hey I have a buell blast it will turn over but shut right back off and when I spray some starter fluid it will start but want stay on for long. but we notice the light on parking plug is not much. That I cant test. Please help. Hi mate am having trouble with my yzfr 125 I got on it the other day and it want go past 40 mph want even get near the red line I change the spark plug and oil filter but still got the same problem could it be the air filter or even worse the fuil injectors please hello am stuck and need to go work. 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