Bad Bike Day

JoJoYZF · 05-26-2009, 10:00 PM

The gas was just pumped into the bike last week and it has been probably 50 miles on this tank so I dont think its bad gas. The petcock valve on my bike is tucked under the tank for some reason so I dont use any type of reserve (unless Ive always just looked right by it).

I do have a haynes manual that I was looking through and getting the carbs off doesnt seem like itll be too hard so I probably will do what you suggest and take them up to a mechanic myself.

It could be a clogged filter somewhere and Ill hopefully be able to check those on friday. Im off all day and hoping to take everything apart to hopefully find the problem.

And yes, the bike is trying to crank and sounds strong when doing so, but the motor wont turn over. I didnt seem to smell any fuel like it was being flooded or anything which leads me to believe its the gas part of the start that may be the issue. I tried to start it both with the stand up, and with it down, like I usually start it.

racedoll · 05-26-2009, 10:06 PM

You can always PM Erik (wideopen1) and he could give you some ideas or maybe even help you work on it since we aren't that far away.

I wouldn't take to a dealer just yet. Exhaust all options first.

JoJoYZF · 05-26-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

You can always PM Erik (wideopen1) and he could give you some ideas or maybe even help you work on it since we aren't that far away.

I wouldn't take to a dealer just yet. Exhaust all options first.

I may take you up on that, I didnt even remember he was on the board.

I probably wont be taking it to a dealer unless I cant figure it out or if I take just the carbs to someone to work on.

racedoll · 05-26-2009, 10:35 PM

Yeah, he just registered a week or so ago.
He is still home all day.. no job yet unfortunately.

Don't be afraid to ask. We will help where we can!

JoJoYZF · 05-26-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll

Yeah, he just registered a week or so ago.
He is still home all day.. no job yet unfortunately.

Don't be afraid to ask. We will help where we can!

Damn, sorry to hear that.

I may be shooting him a PM in the next day or so if I know for sure that Ill be working on it friday. Id gladly pay for his gas to get here and for his help if hed be willing to.

racedoll · 05-28-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Damn, sorry to hear that.

I may be shooting him a PM in the next day or so if I know for sure that Ill be working on it friday. Id gladly pay for his gas to get here and for his help if hed be willing to.

OK. I'll make sure he checks in.

wideopen1 · 05-28-2009, 06:47 PM

But this is what he said in the initial post;
"The starter seems to work but the engine wont turn over."
If the engine won't turn over, that's not a fuel related issue, obviously.
From what I've read, askmrjesus has given you the best instruction so far, and I have to say I approve 100% of all the swear words he used in his post too

marko138 · 05-28-2009, 07:51 PM

I'm betting battery too.

Amber Lamps · 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I'm betting battery too.

Not enough juice to engage the gear?

marko138 · 05-28-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Not enough juice to engage the gear?

Perhaps. I'm pretty sure mine was/is a battery issue...and he's describing the same symptoms.

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05-26-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	The gas was just pumped into the bike last week and it has been probably 50 miles on this tank so I dont think its bad gas. The petcock valve on my bike is tucked under the tank for some reason so I dont use any type of reserve (unless Ive always just looked right by it). I do have a haynes manual that I was looking through and getting the carbs off doesnt seem like itll be too hard so I probably will do what you suggest and take them up to a mechanic myself. It could be a clogged filter somewhere and Ill hopefully be able to check those on friday. Im off all day and hoping to take everything apart to hopefully find the problem. And yes, the bike is trying to crank and sounds strong when doing so, but the motor wont turn over. I didnt seem to smell any fuel like it was being flooded or anything which leads me to believe its the gas part of the start that may be the issue. I tried to start it both with the stand up, and with it down, like I usually start it.

05-26-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	You can always PM Erik (wideopen1) and he could give you some ideas or maybe even help you work on it since we aren't that far away. I wouldn't take to a dealer just yet. Exhaust all options first.

05-26-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Yeah, he just registered a week or so ago. He is still home all day.. no job yet unfortunately. Don't be afraid to ask. We will help where we can!

05-28-2009, 06:47 PM	#7
wideopen1 Trailer Queen Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	But this is what he said in the initial post; "The starter seems to work but the engine wont turn over." If the engine won't turn over, that's not a fuel related issue, obviously. From what I've read, askmrjesus has given you the best instruction so far, and I have to say I approve 100% of all the swear words he used in his post too