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EddyJones
New Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/02/2008 : 12:36:40
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ve got a L3 which has been stood for around amonth, started every now and then but never taken for a ride.
It has new plugs/battery.
Ive checked the plugs and they do have a spark.
Checked the fuel pump etc and fuel is getting there.
So therefor im guessing it has to be an electrical problem?
Ive checked both cutout switches and theyre fine.
Any ideas?
When you pres the starter you can just hear the motor turning and a slight 'poof' from the exhaust |
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zimm
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1378 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2008 : 13:27:55
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i know you say the plugs are new but it sounds like fouled plugs .. they'll fire fine out of the engne but not in ..
new plugs (or really clean them up, pour a smidge of neat petrol down the plug holes and cross your fingers)
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jump start it off a car... it'll spin it over way faster and should get it going ... its worked for me in the past several times..
good luck :)
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sooo.. who wants to lend me 6k then ? |
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rover220
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
116 Posts |
Posted - 19/02/2008 : 18:58:53
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Originally posted by zimm
i know you say the plugs are new but it sounds like fouled plugs .. they'll fire fine out of the engne but not in ..
new plugs (or really clean them up, pour a smidge of neat petrol down the plug holes and cross your fingers)
or ...
jump start it off a car... it'll spin it over way faster and should get it going ... its worked for me in the past several times..
good luck :)
hows it going mate, long time no speak. |
zxr400 L4 import, micron race system, #105 main jets, k&n filter, rsd crash mushrooms etc etc |
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zimm
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1378 Posts |
Posted - 23/02/2008 : 13:03:39
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| crap mate ... stuck in conveyancing hell, been living in my van since december.. you got your test sorted ? |
sooo.. who wants to lend me 6k then ? |
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rover220
Settled In Member
United Kingdom
116 Posts |
Posted - 23/02/2008 : 17:44:39
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Originally posted by zimm
crap mate ... stuck in conveyancing hell, been living in my van since december.. you got your test sorted ?
gutted mate, hope things improve
should have had test last week but was cancelled due to weather, now set for 4th march
chin up dude |
zxr400 L4 import, micron race system, #105 main jets, k&n filter, rsd crash mushrooms etc etc |
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zimm
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1378 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2008 : 11:06:47
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Originally posted by rover220
gutted mate, hope things improve
cant get worse .. thats for sure :)
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should have had test last week but was cancelled due to weather, now set for 4th march
good luck with it .. if its anything like when i did mine you'll pass as long as you dont crash/kill anything.
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chin up dude
aye.. wait for house to sell, rebuild bike (yes its STILL in bits) and piss off to italy .. in the meantime .. lotsa dogwalking ... lol |
sooo.. who wants to lend me 6k then ? |
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mick41zxr
Familiar Member
308 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2008 : 12:22:26
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Stale fuel.
Drain & replace fuel.
Regards,
MB |
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Jake strange
Familiar Member
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 24/02/2008 : 16:06:57
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Ill have to agree with mick. had a similar probs last year with mine. drained the float bowls/tank, new petrol and away she went.
Zimm, dude if yr living in the van, you might as well come racing this year mate! |
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zimm
Senior Member
United Kingdom
1378 Posts |
Posted - 26/02/2008 : 02:21:05
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Originally posted by Jake strange
Zimm, dude if yr living in the van, you might as well come racing this year mate!
you have a point there... its a fine line between pikey and club racer :)
i'll have to see how the time/funds continuum shakes out.... shame i sold the 400 really.. you need an extra tea-maker/spannerman give me a shout :) |
sooo.. who wants to lend me 6k then ? |
Edited by - zimm on 26/02/2008 02:22:49 |
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