Fuel is in the carb bowls. I opened the bowls, and a bit of gas came out, I am talking drops here. So SOME fuel has gotten in. I put a new battery in, after putting carb back on, and it cranked and cranked, maybe for minutes at a time (with many breaks). Finally gave up. Carb is on right. Bike was losing power for a while, eventually did not start. It has spark.
2006-12-18 15:51:33 · 9 answers · asked by SFAcoustic 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Only 3 basic systems on a motorcycle. Mechanical, Electrical and Air/Fuel. Do a compression check to check the mechanical.. anything over about 120 and the bike should start.. may not run well, but it'll start. Check the electrical by either grounding a spark-plug (just do it as far away from the plug hole as possible, it's Very easy to create and explosion) ~ and you'd probably do well to just replace them anyway. and the last is the Air/Fuel, this is the Most common place to have problems. If the bike has sat for more than a month, you need to clean the carbs (or have them cleaned)... and no, just a 'dip' or anything you just pour into the carbs will NOT get them clean enough.
With good compression and spark at the plug, that just leaves the fuel system. Check everything on that end ~ FRESH fuel in the tank, vent line isn't pinched, petcock is set to PRI or if you don't have that, then ON and the vacuum line is attached at both ends, Inline fuel filter isn't clogged, and if all's working well, after cranking for about 10~20 seconds, you should be able to drain several ounces from each float bowl.
Good luck with it.
2006-12-22 05:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a great bike, and sure the 250's can get boring. Thankfully i believe kawasaki and suzuki had there 500cc models that were perfect in the middle bikes. Kawasaki ninja 500r. Suzuki gs500. there may be more company models. I believe those are the models. Check them out. I had a ninja 500r till the end of 2009. 500cc models are the in the middle bikes. They are fun, and i'm sure you would enjoy them over a 250. Same price range or less. the ninja 500r was discontinued for 2010 production. Therefore, cheaper. They won't kill you. Nor will they bore you if you're a beginner.
2016-05-23 06:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you correctly reconnected your vacuum operated fuel valve.
I believe most old Kawasakis have a prime postion to FILL the bowls after disassembly, but, the hoses must be on right.
You could try priming the cylinder (squirt gas into the carb or put a spoonful down the plug hole) if you try it and it fires up for a few seconds, you'll know that the bike has a fuel delivery prolem.
2006-12-18 16:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you still have a problem with the carbs. Fuel should RUN out if the bowls are full. Have you checked the rest of the fuel system back to the filter screen in the tank?
2006-12-18 16:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a clue, but you may find help at this site. If not, it's still a good site to have for future reference.
I've used it several times and have gotten good answers.
2006-12-19 00:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE THE CARBS SYNCED ARE THEY GETTING PROPER FUEL COULD BE THAT THENEEDLE VALVES MIGHT BE LETTING ENOUGH FUEL IN [SOME FUEL HAS GOTTING IN ] CONSULT A REPAIR MANUAL FOR YOUR ISSUE IT SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME IDEAS HOW TO FIX THEM
2006-12-18 16:46:59 · answer #6 · answered by THE WAR WRENCH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your timing-some people don't know it ,but bikes need to be timed. It may be off.
2006-12-18 15:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by scott m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be missing the main ingrediance do a compression check
2006-12-18 18:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by ted_haze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your jets make sure they are clean
2006-12-18 16:45:54 · answer #9 · answered by bancheee350 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋