knwilson |
01-18-2023 12:00 AM |
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Originally Posted by knwilson
(Post 388972)
Hey all - I have been fighting some problems with the new bike. Everything was working well after assembly, but then yesterday I noticed it had leaked a good amount of gas the weekend while it was parked. Did a little checking and couldn't easily see a source so I just decided to ride for a bit and then turn the gas off and let it run empty prior to parking it again.
This is when the second problem popped up. I had a really hard time getting it started. I live in AZ and the temp was 45ish, but it simply would not start. Fought with it for a good 10-15 minutes. Had to let it rest a couple times as the battery was starting to die, but finally got it running. It wouldn't idle and I had to keep the choke on more than normal. Finally got to the point where I could just ride and let warm up more. After about 5 minutes riding around the yard, it just died. I wanted to get it running again in order to shut the gas off and let it run empty, but it wouldn't start again, so I just parked it. Went out this afternoon and sure enough, there is another puddle of gas under it that leaked out.
I have read through this entire thread and have heard of all sorts of different things from adjusting valves, manifold gasket/RTV, and throttle cable management to rejetting and/or replacing carb.
I am not super mechanical, but I can tackle all of these if needed, but I was hoping for some guidance or perhaps an order on which to attempt first for most probable cause...
Any feedback would be great...
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Well I got it running again today, but it's pretty rough. I sprayed some started fluid into the spark plug hole and it fired right up. Some sort of fuel issue so I checked the petcock valve and ensured fuel was getting past it from the tank. Started thinking about pulling the carb and going from there, but for some reason, I reconnected the fuel line to the petcock and tried to start it again and bam... Fired right up! Kept the choke on for a good 3-5 minutes, but it still wouldn't idle. Started playing with the idle screw and finally got it to not stall, but the idle is somewhere around 2000-2500 RPM. It also sounds like there is some sort of air leak or something as it sounds like some sort of air gasp every few seconds.
Not sure if I should try adjusting the valves or rejetting the carb as my next step. I haven't been able to find detailed walkthrough or video on adjusting the valves on this specific bike so I am a bit apprehensive. I also understand the carb rejetting requires grinding of the bolt heads in order to get into it. Also makes me nervous.
Any input on best bang for my buck here? What's easier and/or the most likely culprit? Or should I be checking something else entirely?
BTW, it's not leaking gas anymore either... At least it didn't all day after I got it running. I will check and verify tomorrow morning... :hmm:
Thanks again for all the assistance!!! :thanks:
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