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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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Default 650 stand up won't start please help

I just bought a 89 650 standup. It has good spark, new plugs, and is getting gas, but it won't start. It does try sometimes, and it does backfire sometimes. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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Enen though the plugs are new make sure they're not fouled due to excess fuel in the cylinders.
 
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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backfire? does it try to start or what does it do?

maybe timing is off?
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:43 AM
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Plugs are good, I think it may be timing. How do you adjust timing on these? Thanks.
 
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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make sure ur using atleast 91 octane and that the mixture is correct two strokes are fussy like that.
 
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