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weird starting problem
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:26 am
by Balam Acab
Hi guys... long time no see...
I have the weirdest starting problem I've ever faced.
The bike will not start with the start button. Engine turns, it has
enough juice, I have a spark.
If I push the bike it will start immediately with no effort at all.
Once running it does so great. The spark plug shows proper fuel
mixture.
If I stop the engine it will start sometimes withj the electric
started. Not every timne. If I let it sit for a few minutes I have
to push it again.
The local mechanic says it has a valve problem, he thinks my intake
valves must be out of sepc. I have not checked this because as I
write the bike is cooling off in his garage.
Long time ago I bought a used KLR and the valves were completely
shut and the bike ran more or less ok. So I don't know what to think.
I'm pretty much in the middle of nowhere. My visa is running out and
I need to fix this as fast as possible. So any input will be greatly
appreciated.
Juan
weird starting problem
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:05 am
by Jud Jones
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Balam Acab" wrote:
>
> Hi guys... long time no see...
>
> I have the weirdest starting problem I've ever faced.
>
> The bike will not start with the start button. Engine turns, it has
> enough juice, I have a spark.
>
> If I push the bike it will start immediately with no effort at all.
>
> Once running it does so great. The spark plug shows proper fuel
> mixture.
>
> If I stop the engine it will start sometimes withj the electric
> started. Not every timne. If I let it sit for a few minutes I have
> to push it again.
>
> The local mechanic says it has a valve problem, he thinks my intake
> valves must be out of sepc. I have not checked this because as I
> write the bike is cooling off in his garage.
>
> Long time ago I bought a used KLR and the valves were completely
> shut and the bike ran more or less ok. So I don't know what to think.
>
> I'm pretty much in the middle of nowhere. My visa is running out and
> I need to fix this as fast as possible. So any input will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
My first guess: your battery is marginal. Add distilled water and charge it. It puts out
enough to run the starter or the ignition, but not both.
weird starting problem
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 9:35 am
by Blake Sobiloff
On Feb 22, 2006, at 6:25 AM, Balam Acab wrote:
> If I stop the engine it will start sometimes withj the electric
> started. Not every timne. If I let it sit for a few minutes I have
> to push it again.
It's a long shot, but could any of the safety interlocks (clutch,
side stand) be acting up?
--
Blake Sobiloff
http://sobiloff.typepad.com/>
San Jose, CA (USA)
chain maintenance
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:37 am
by scarysharkface
Not the same Gorilla Snot (brand name) a drummer friend of mine uses to
hold onto his drumsticks, is it? I can't imagine wanting that stuff
anywhere near a chain, because *everything* sticks to it.
John
--- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Peplinski"
wrote:
> They call the stuff "gorilla snot", partially because of the gooey
> nature but also for the smell. You DON'T want to get that stuff on
yourself.
>