bansheeMD Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Just got back froma long riding weekend and again there were problems with the shee. ran great the first day, actually has never run better. then there was the problem. it starts on the first kick but only one of the cyllinders fires at idle. when i get on the gas they both fire just fine. i have no idea what the hell is going on. would love to hear some opinions and hopefully a fix. thanks in advance for all of the help. check my signature for the mods and specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
. Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 when's the last time it had a rebuild? Have you checked compression on it? How high in the throttle does it take for the 2nd cylinder to kick in? possible things, I know the choke tube being undone will give you affects like you mentioned, but it usually wont start easily. pull the cap for the side that doesnt fire when at idle and throw a plug in it and see if its getting spark at idle. After that I would pull the carb that isnt firing and see if you have something in your pilot jet. If it is clogged it wont be getting fuel really on the low end, and may not be firing but when you rev it the main kicks in and it starts firing. another possibility is that you could be having some good blow by on the piston because it is worn and not producing enough compression to fire, but when it revs it's producing enough compression Check these steps out in order, Choke tube, spark, compression, clean carb. If you dont have a compression tester (every 2 stroke owner should have one), skip that step. The more I think of it, you were out riding, and it happened so chances are that may be the problem with the blocked pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrider Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 (edited) Have you checked your reeds lately?I beat my brains out with the same problem last year until a friend talked me into pulling the reed cages out.I kept thinking they couldn't possibly be the problem considering they were V-force with less than a year ride time on them.The petals had considerable gaps in them and it ran just like yours does. A new set of reeds and it had a crisp popping out of each pipe and idled great.It was night and day difference and my friend said"I told you so",I would check the obvious first,but don't rule out your reed petals. Edited September 6, 2004 by Nightrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoker Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 It sounds like a clogged pilot jet to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeMD Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I dont think that it is a clogged pilot. I have the single carb from trinity so if the pilot was clogged wouldnt it effect both cyllinders? I'll check the reeds this week. The right side kicks in right when it gets under load, pretty much as soon as I get on it. Thanks for all of the help. Confused and a little disheartened, seems that I am always fixing something. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoker Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 I dont think that it is a clogged pilot. I have the single carb from trinity so if the pilot was clogged wouldnt it effect both cyllinders? shit dude i never saw that I should have bothered to actually read your post. sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeMD Posted September 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Thats cool 2smoker...Im just confused and I havent seen this one either. I have never even heard of this problem. Thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpeinkc Posted September 14, 2004 Report Share Posted September 14, 2004 if the problem is with one cylender, i agree, check the reeds, if they are good, check the leads to the plug. and if that don't get it fixed, then you may try and borrow some one's cdi. it could be some thing minor that is being over looked, keep us posted to your progress and what your thoughts are. with this wealth of knowlage i am sure you will figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehall1 Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 (edited) yeah like one of the first post said check the choke tube, just hooked mine up (wasnt even there) and mine used to do the same thing fired on one cylinder at idle but soon as i throttled it it went away. was a bitch to start though but mines stock since you got pipes and larger jet might start easier for you. but i put it on and now it fires both at idle worth a try but dont listen too me im not perfect YET Never mind just realized you got a single carb!!! told ya i wasnt perfect Edited September 24, 2004 by ehall1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallrat Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Since you've got the single carb its definately not a carb issue. Focus on reeds, compression, airleaks, etc. of the non-firing cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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