gets fire and gas still will not start
2007-10-16 11:20:30 · 8 answers · asked by matt n 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Compression, proper fuel/air mixture, and a properly timed spark are the three things necessary for ignition.
Pull the spark plug and try to seal the hole with your thumb while you turn the engine over (either electric or kick) WITHOUT the ignition on. If you have compression it will pop your thumb off the hole. You won't be able to keep it there.
You should be able to see the carburetor shooting fuel into the cylinder if you can, you can usually assume for now that the mixture is ok.
Spark timing is most likely the culprit. The shop manual available for the bike or a Chilton's manual should help you there. Good luck.
2007-10-16 11:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned an 83 XL200r and an 85 XR200R. The XR was an awesome trail bike and did like 60mph although it was geared low. It's an old bike so the suspension is a bit lacking for racing etc. but for fooling around on some trails it was great. The seat was very comfortable and it handled good. Remember it has 2 carbs 2 into 1 pipe and a lot of moving parts in the valvetrain so it is a bit complex. If you don't keep the revs up in the stratosphere and the oil clean it should last for a while. I got mine for 450$ (started 1st kick) cause the guy thought the clutch was gone. After I got it home I realized the cables were just sticking. I should have never sold it.
2016-05-22 23:59:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
Honda made a lot of different dirt bikes in 1984
2 & 4 stroke engines can have similar problems, with different repair procedures.
Is there compression?
Dirty air filter?
Old/bad gas?
Clogged carb?
Fouled spark plug? If it's slightly fouled, it will spark, but not when under compression.
2007-10-16 11:30:54 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a CR or an XR (2 or 4 stroke)???
run a compression check ... or a little more info by editing your question...
was it running? when was the last time? was it running okay then? cleaned air filter? does it try to start (called a promise, or back fire)? fresh spark plug?
2007-10-16 11:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by KelleyXR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever I do whenever i get a new project is take the carb completely apart and soak it in carb/parts cleaner. Then get new o rings and gaskets(if needed). From there you should atleast get it running for a second, then you just tune it in.
2007-10-16 15:26:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tyson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has it been idle long?.Is there compression?.Is there a strong blue spark?.Is the carb clean internally?You didn't give much to go on.
2007-10-16 11:31:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ninky Nonk---In The Night Garden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Profile info & ALLOW EMAIL.. then we can find out what your problem is with the bike...
because your not giving enough information..
2007-10-16 12:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by mn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what they all said ... LOL
more information is needed to even closely try to resolve the problem....
but will check back to see if you added more info and try to help you out...
2007-10-16 11:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by pmk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋