I'm hating my 450 (I don't really "hate" it!)
Well, I just started my bike lastnight, in order to answer a question in another thread...no problem, took about 3 or 4 kicks. Loaded my bike this morning, went to the local riding area to do some trail riding, and the bike won't start. I kicked for 2 hours, got a couple pops, but thats all. These things suck in the cold wx when the engine is cold. I've tried everything.....fuel screw adjustment, couple quick twists of the throttle, tilting the bike, everything. Nothing works consistently. I've gone through this several times and have tried a different technique every time. Im guessing (if not tight valves) the engine is loaded (flooded)..how, I have no idea. I've followed the manuals recommended technique to clean the cylinder out, by holding the throttle open and giving it 10 slow kicks (i usually do it with 50). But, I still smell gas, I still think it's flooded, and it probably wont start until I kick it at least 1000 more times (im serious). Is there a better way to unflood the engine?
Anyway, this is my current dilema: I'm 300' above sea level, about 45 degrees today, fresh gas, plug is firing, stock everything, clean filter. It doesnt matter. So, I'm anticipating the dreaded valve problem. But, I dont have a tool to remove the Crankshaft Hole Cap. Is there any other way to ensure you're bike is at top dead center? I'm ready to either figure this out or go back to the 2smoke.
Best bike in the world when it runs, but who wants a bike that only runs sometimes?
Well, I just started my bike lastnight, in order to answer a question in another thread...no problem, took about 3 or 4 kicks. Loaded my bike this morning, went to the local riding area to do some trail riding, and the bike won't start. I kicked for 2 hours, got a couple pops, but thats all. These things suck in the cold wx when the engine is cold. I've tried everything.....fuel screw adjustment, couple quick twists of the throttle, tilting the bike, everything. Nothing works consistently. I've gone through this several times and have tried a different technique every time. Im guessing (if not tight valves) the engine is loaded (flooded)..how, I have no idea. I've followed the manuals recommended technique to clean the cylinder out, by holding the throttle open and giving it 10 slow kicks (i usually do it with 50). But, I still smell gas, I still think it's flooded, and it probably wont start until I kick it at least 1000 more times (im serious). Is there a better way to unflood the engine?
Anyway, this is my current dilema: I'm 300' above sea level, about 45 degrees today, fresh gas, plug is firing, stock everything, clean filter. It doesnt matter. So, I'm anticipating the dreaded valve problem. But, I dont have a tool to remove the Crankshaft Hole Cap. Is there any other way to ensure you're bike is at top dead center? I'm ready to either figure this out or go back to the 2smoke.
Best bike in the world when it runs, but who wants a bike that only runs sometimes?
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