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a_hi · 12-21-2019, 01:34 PM

Well, looks like the solution is much simpler than expected. Apparently there was a short with the starter relay and the contact drum, as well as the carburetor was set in too much of a fuel saving mode, not supplying enough fuel to get the engine to start initially. Fortunately now I know how to check/adjust this, just moving the small circlip(?) on the center jet of the carburetor (if that makes any sense).

I am relieved it isn't an electrical or starter gear/clutch issue, but I still don't have much confidence in this particular bike since it hasn't started right off the bat the last 3 days.

How many spare fuses/what type do you carry around?

So far my go-to steps for trouble shooting are checking the spark plug and quality of spark, the battery voltage, and that the fuel line & carburetor are getting fuel. Anything else to check/steps to follow if those are all good?

Thanks for all the recommendations! As frustrating as this can be, already learning alot about this particular model of bike.

12-21-2019, 01:34 PM	#24
a_hi Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 18	Well, looks like the solution is much simpler than expected. Apparently there was a short with the starter relay and the contact drum, as well as the carburetor was set in too much of a fuel saving mode, not supplying enough fuel to get the engine to start initially. Fortunately now I know how to check/adjust this, just moving the small circlip(?) on the center jet of the carburetor (if that makes any sense). I am relieved it isn't an electrical or starter gear/clutch issue, but I still don't have much confidence in this particular bike since it hasn't started right off the bat the last 3 days. How many spare fuses/what type do you carry around? So far my go-to steps for trouble shooting are checking the spark plug and quality of spark, the battery voltage, and that the fuel line & carburetor are getting fuel. Anything else to check/steps to follow if those are all good? Thanks for all the recommendations! As frustrating as this can be, already learning alot about this particular model of bike.
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