Why does my bike not start at 1300 rpm?
Since you cannot go above 1300 rpm, that rules out your TCI ignition not advancing, as a cause of your problem. This points to the carbs as likely suspects. You said the bike sat for a year.
Can a bike run and idle at the same time?
It runs perfectly and idles with choke off within seconds….A thermal sensor shows that both plugs, and cylinder heads are functioning at the same temp. The engine will run and idle on only 1 cylinder at a time if I want.
What kind of bike starts but does not Rev?
Check it out! Enjoy XS650.com? Consider making a donation to help support the site. my bike starts,runs,idles perfectly but will not rev! Discussion in ‘ The Garage ‘ started by mouser, Aug 17, 2011 . I have an ’80 with 38mm carbs from a ’76. I have owned an XS since 1977. I have never had anything like this happen.
Why does my motorbike not start up properly?
That said, your motorbike’s engine won’t fire up properly (or at all) if any of the cylinders have low (or no) compression. You need to compress the air and fuel mixture to raise the temperature to a point where the mixture burns.
Why does my Harley Davidson bike not start?
When I turn on the bike and put it in the run position, the fuel pump kicks on, but when I push the start switch the bike doesn’t even try to turn over. The battery is fully charged and the fuel pump turns on when I push the switch, but nothing else happens.
What causes the left side of a Suzuki DR650 to break?
This occurrence is typically caused by pre-ignition, resulting from poor fuel quality or excessive lean fuel-air mixtures, sometimes arising from improperly installed/tuned aftermarket modifications. This also breaks out and destroys the left case half due to its rigid design.
Why does my bike stop after 20 minutes?
My bike will run for about 20 minutes or so, then start losing power and missing and sputtering. Then it stops. I wait 2 minutes, and it runs again for another 20 or so minutes. It’s not the fuel valve (tried normal and Reserve), and it’s not the plugs or wires (runs fine when running).
When does a motorcycle won’t start diagnosis?
This can be a serious problem that occurs when one or more cylinders in the motorcycle loose compression.
Can a bike idle perfectly all day long?
It will idle all day long at idle, even a very slow idle…but when you hit the throttle….nuthin……blaaaaaaaaaa then it will idle perfectly again. I am running K N aftermarket air breathers. same prob on or off
What causes a dirt bike to not start?
Spark – This is usually the first thing that everyone suspects when a dirt bike won’t start, but this can also be misleading because a plug will frequently fire out of the cylinder, but under the pressure of being in a cylinder, a spark plug will frequently fail to fire and light the air / fuel mixture.
What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?
How to fix it: There is only one fuse that can affect the starting of a motorcycle. Every motorcycle usually has a main fuse which is between 30 to 50 amps (occasionally some bikes will have 20 amps). It is usually located off of the positive battery wire.
Why does my dirt bike not idle properly?
Going leaner/smaller on the pilot jet may cure the problem and get your bike to idle properly again. A dirty carb, and more specifically, a dirty pilot jet circuit is one of the most common reasons why a dirt bike won’t stay running.
How often should you loosen the idle screw on a pocket bike?
Turn the idle screw counter-clockwise LITTLE BY LITTLE. The more you loosen (counter-clockwise) the idle screw, the less throttle being given to the bike and can give you a hard time starting your bike. Loosen the idle screw no more than 2 turns at a time to adjust properly.
How do you adjust the idle on a bike?
Tighten the idle screw clockwise A LITTLE BIT. The more you tighten (clockwise) the more throttle you are giving to the bike. Tighten the idle screw no more than 2 turns at a time to adjust properly. You will need to adjust the idle a few times until you find the perfect setting for your bike.
What makes a dirt bike hard to start?
If the top end is worn out, or there’s a gasket that’s not sealing (ie: blown head gasket, leaking base gasket) the motor could be low on compression, and low compression certainly will make an engine hard to start, if you can get it running at all.