as of 2 days ago my bike started, yesterday i adjusted the idle, and started her up and went around the block, it seemed like it was bogging really bad, i brought the bike in the garage reved it to about 4000 rpm the exhaust starting popping it then shut off and now i cant get it started again. what could be the problem?
2007-04-07 04:35:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i did adjust the idle after the bike warmed up. now what?
2007-04-07 06:39:11 · update #1
Has it been sitting up for the winter? Tis the season for gummed up carbs. If the bike has been in storage, you might have issues with the carbs, such as stuck floats or plugged jets. I have seen bikes run the first few times after pulling them out of storage, then plug up as the varnish works loose.
As has already been said, start with putting things back the way they were and see what happens. Then, if that doesn't work, pull the plugs, look at their condition, and check for spark. If the ignition system looks O.K., I would then drain the float bowls and see what comes out. If the gas smells old, remove the old gas, put in fresh. You might also need to pull the carbs and clean them.
2007-04-07 06:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by CafeTBird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Older motorcycles are fairly easy, or at the very least, easier to work on than newer motorcycles. I had a 1980 Suzuki GS550L, and while the carbs were a pain to deal with it was otherwise relatively simple and self explanatory. As long as you don't need to remove the engine from the frame, you should be able to do almost everything needed on it with a basic set of tools. As for the list, the PSI listed is readings for cylinder compression. Compression needs to be within proper specifications for the bike to run properly, however, I couldn't tell you if those numbers are right for your bike, as every bike has different compression numbers. The carb rebuild will be the hardest part, as there are numerous small parts that you may have difficulty finding if they need replaced, not to mention that carbs are finicky by their very nature, they have to be put together, tuned, and synched just right. If you have no experience mechanically then I would recommend having a mechanic doing it. Lines, filters, and likely gaskets will all need to be replaced if the bike has been sitting for some time. If the bike hasnt been run these parts will dry out, rot, and crack, causing leaks and other problems. You will need to inspect your fuel tank to make sure their is no rust inside. Some can be retreated or resealed to cover up the rust, but if there's too much it may need to be completely replaced. However, fuel tanks are probably the easiest to find part for a motorcycle of any age. The replacement of the front end depends on if it needs it or not. If its in good shape and works properly, there's no reason to replace it. The rest of the items are pretty self explanatory. Though they're more expensive, I would invest in an AGM or gel cell battery, as they last longer and crank harder in cold weather. Tires will have to be replaced at a shop, though you can buy them from many different sources. As for the title, as long as you can sign your name in the "purchaser" line, you should be fine. So in the end, it would be a lot of work, but its definitely doable. It also will give you a pretty rewarding sense of acomplishment when its finally running and riding, knowing that you were the one that brought it back to life!
2016-04-01 02:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
--If the bike was running fine, the carbs won't all of a sudden go bad. It could be something as simple as fouled spark plugs.
--gdwrnch40 gave a good answer. Your problem sounds electrical.
--Check for spark at each spark plug cap. Put a spark plug in a spark plug cap and lay the threads of the plug against the engine. Try to start.
--If the spark is good, then adjust the points and timing.
--If there's no spark, could be points/condersor, coil, engine kill switch.
2007-04-07 07:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go buy a manual for your bike. Chilton and Clymer both make manuals that are simple to understand.
2007-04-11 03:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Nance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the idle screw back to its previous setting. sounds like you went too lean. did you warm it up before you reset idle, i think not.run some clean power in your gas, gas is very dirty these days.
2007-04-07 04:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by jay p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the timing.
2007-04-07 04:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the points and condenser.
2007-04-07 04:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the choke is off-
2007-04-07 06:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by thomy8s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jay P probably nailed it - nothing to add.
2007-04-07 04:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by Husker41 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋