zstar 110 problems!!

rotax583 · 05-19-2011, 04:40 PM

hi,im a new zstar dealer and have been having problems with every zstar I sold!!! they are extremely hard to start and dont run well after they do .anyone have any tips to get them running fine without adding any parts?

makenzie71 · 05-19-2011, 07:32 PM

Hmmmmmmm...define "running bad". Do they crank and crank and crank and just barely start running? Do you have to hold the throttle wide open to keep them running?

katoranger · 05-19-2011, 09:38 PM

What have done in the setup process? I would replace the sparkplugs with NGKs. Just buy a few of them and do that as part of the intial PDI.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 05-20-2011, 01:41 AM

HELLO , I am a zstar dealer... PM me as to what is the problem.. thanks

rotax583 · 05-21-2011, 01:14 AM

hi,I think I found the problem.for one the choke doent close completely and the gas lines are loose on the carb.I tie wraped the main line and they seem to be running much better.hopefully its only that.

katoranger · 05-21-2011, 07:58 AM

If you plan to sell these do you also plan to do the warranty work?

It may be a good idea to set them up with quality fuel line, sparkplugs, and good oil before sending them out the door. This may be a time/money/headache saver. It would mean an extra $10 a unit, but hopefully far less returns.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 05-23-2011, 12:50 AM

I sell many right out the door ... they assemble... lots of stupid questions & problems... mostly from the smartys who think they know everything... most problems are batterys.. and they do not remember about the kill switch.. I include a HOW TO START ATV but most do not READ... when I put them together .. I install the new clear plastic fuel like... better cotter pins.. tie up all the lines & wires.. test the unit for charging & the battery charger that comes with them as well.. air pressure and all the bolts.. and adjust the chain. ready to ride unit... there is alot to do.... if you sell you have to do the warranty as well... ZSTAR is good abou the warranty... I sell about 180 unts ayear.. so far this year ... 75 atvs

katoranger · 05-23-2011, 11:06 AM

Sounds like you are already on top of things. Do the problems come from the user assembled units?

Maybe better english instructions for assembly and a preride improvement kit (NGK, fuel line, etc) sold with the quad.

Of course you can always send them here.

The one thing I don't like about these little quads is the over complicated wiring.

I don't need alarms and remote starts.

tokarev · 05-23-2011, 12:33 PM

I agree on the wiring mess on these 110's - I cant understand why a 110 would need headlights and tail lights? All this does is make for more connectors that dont connect.

midlifekrisiz · 05-23-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rotax583

hi,I think I found the problem.for one the choke doent close completely and the gas lines are loose on the carb.I tie wraped the main line and they seem to be running much better.hopefully its only that.

I found this with our gio 110.....choke wasn't fully closing and we just remember to give it a little extra push and it goes the rest of the way

Weldangrind · 05-23-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifekrisiz

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Originally Posted by rotax583

hi,I think I found the problem.for one the choke doent close completely and the gas lines are loose on the carb.I tie wraped the main line and they seem to be running much better.hopefully its only that.

I found this with our gio 110.....choke wasn't fully closing and we just remember to give it a little extra push and it goes the rest of the way

Some lube in the choke cable might resolve that.

rotax583 · 05-23-2011, 07:26 PM

the adjustement on the carb for the choke cable is not suitable for the cable.I finally decided to take a unit for my son to test ride...........4 hours riding yesterday and 6 today.start and stop multiple times and no problems.some people are just not ment for anything less then a car.......this being said im wondering if maybe a bit of bad 89 octane gas wouldnt be causing some problems.......the 89 isnt something that flys out the gas station very often............

midlifekrisiz · 05-23-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by midlifekrisiz

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Originally Posted by rotax583

hi,I think I found the problem.for one the choke doent close completely and the gas lines are loose on the carb.I tie wraped the main line and they seem to be running much better.hopefully its only that.

I found this with our gio 110.....choke wasn't fully closing and we just remember to give it a little extra push and it goes the rest of the way

Some lube in the choke cable might resolve that.

no cable on this one..it is a sticky problem right at the carb...one of these days when i get tired of doing it by hand i will fix it :roll:

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 05-23-2011, 10:19 PM

try adjusting the cable so you will have it closing all the way.. it seems like you have a travel problem if you can push it a little farer by hand

rotax583 · 05-28-2011, 03:35 PM

anyone know what type pilot jet fits the zstar 110 mini atv?I would like to go up one size to help with starting.also noticed that they run much better with regular gas over the super.

05-19-2011, 04:40 PM	#1
rotax583 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 121	zstar 110 problems!! hi,im a new zstar dealer and have been having problems with every zstar I sold!!! they are extremely hard to start and dont run well after they do .anyone have any tips to get them running fine without adding any parts?
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05-19-2011, 09:38 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	What have done in the setup process? I would replace the sparkplugs with NGKs. Just buy a few of them and do that as part of the intial PDI. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#4
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	ZSTAR DEALER HELLO , I am a zstar dealer... PM me as to what is the problem.. thanks __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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05-21-2011, 07:58 AM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	If you plan to sell these do you also plan to do the warranty work? It may be a good idea to set them up with quality fuel line, sparkplugs, and good oil before sending them out the door. This may be a time/money/headache saver. It would mean an extra $10 a unit, but hopefully far less returns. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-23-2011, 12:50 AM	#7
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	new atv problems I sell many right out the door ... they assemble... lots of stupid questions & problems... mostly from the smartys who think they know everything... most problems are batterys.. and they do not remember about the kill switch.. I include a HOW TO START ATV but most do not READ... when I put them together .. I install the new clear plastic fuel like... better cotter pins.. tie up all the lines & wires.. test the unit for charging & the battery charger that comes with them as well.. air pressure and all the bolts.. and adjust the chain. ready to ride unit... there is alot to do.... if you sell you have to do the warranty as well... ZSTAR is good abou the warranty... I sell about 180 unts ayear.. so far this year ... 75 atvs __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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05-19-2011, 07:32 PM	#2
makenzie71 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 412	Hmmmmmmm...define "running bad". Do they crank and crank and crank and just barely start running? Do you have to hold the throttle wide open to keep them running?
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05-21-2011, 01:14 AM	#5
rotax583 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 121	hi,I think I found the problem.for one the choke doent close completely and the gas lines are loose on the carb.I tie wraped the main line and they seem to be running much better.hopefully its only that.
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05-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#8
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Sounds like you are already on top of things. Do the problems come from the user assembled units? Maybe better english instructions for assembly and a preride improvement kit (NGK, fuel line, etc) sold with the quad. Of course you can always send them here. The one thing I don't like about these little quads is the over complicated wiring. I don't need alarms and remote starts. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-23-2011, 12:33 PM	#9
tokarev Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Safety Harbor Florida USA Posts: 214	to much wiring I agree on the wiring mess on these 110's - I cant understand why a 110 would need headlights and tail lights? All this does is make for more connectors that dont connect. __________________ Home of the SHTF 50 , SHF R50 and KEG12 shotguns
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05-23-2011, 07:26 PM	#12
rotax583 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 121	the adjustement on the carb for the choke cable is not suitable for the cable.I finally decided to take a unit for my son to test ride...........4 hours riding yesterday and 6 today.start and stop multiple times and no problems.some people are just not ment for anything less then a car.......this being said im wondering if maybe a bit of bad 89 octane gas wouldnt be causing some problems.......the 89 isnt something that flys out the gas station very often............
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05-23-2011, 10:19 PM	#14
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	choke cable try adjusting the cable so you will have it closing all the way.. it seems like you have a travel problem if you can push it a little farer by hand __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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05-28-2011, 03:35 PM	#15
rotax583 Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 121	anyone know what type pilot jet fits the zstar 110 mini atv?I would like to go up one size to help with starting.also noticed that they run much better with regular gas over the super.
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