The Shee Wont Fire!

[stu]

i tried starting the shee up today, shee hasnt been run for a few weeks as ive been working nights unfortunately. went to kick her and nothing! there is a spark but im not convinced its as strong as it should be. although the gas has been sitting round for a while... u reckon shee will start with fresh premix?? this is the first thing i shall try but i cant get to the gas station today. any ideas???? if the new gas doesnt work what could be making her produce a weaker spark??

 

 

stu

[sredish]

if it ran fine the last time you parked it, I'd change the fuel. I always put stabilizer in my fuel. Due to work, I never how long it may be before I ride next. It's usually not that long, but I like have the stabilizer keeping the fuel fresh. If you've got the spark, then you need fuel. If your unsure of the fuel, change it then see what happens. I think it will run for you.

[TREELIZARD]

i'd put in a new a new set of plugs and see if that works.

[jsekula]

Try adding some gas directly into the carbs. Hold the throttle wind open, use a small hose or straw. Fill it with premixed gas, put your thumb over the othe end and stick it in to the carb and let it drain inside (kinda like sex )

Now try and kickstarting it... If it starts and then dies... you got a fuel problem. If it won't start, it's electrical. Start with the plugs first.

My guess would be your carbs... another thing that worked for me if the machine has sat for awhile... Turn off your kill switch and key. Cover the intake with something that will be air tight. Pull the choke and kick the machine over a few times. The carbs should be wet with gas since you are pulling into them under vacuum. Take off whatever you used to cover the intake, turn the switches on and kick the machine now. Should fire right up. Remember, do not hold the trottle wide open when kickstarting. This reduces vaccum and makes it harder to start... Let me know how it goes... Joe