hard to start?
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From: Misawa Japan
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RE: hard to start?
ORIGINAL: IG
Oh, tremor- you need to find something else to bash as the newer HD engines are as sealed up as a snare drum and do not leak oil. Dating back to '99 on the big twins and the mid '80's to current Evo has never had oil leakage problems. It's the real older ones that had oil leak issues but they would at least start when asked. I realize you aren't too intelligent when it comes to Harleys but let's not share your inexperience and total biaswith the forum, K?
Oh, tremor- you need to find something else to bash as the newer HD engines are as sealed up as a snare drum and do not leak oil. Dating back to '99 on the big twins and the mid '80's to current Evo has never had oil leakage problems. It's the real older ones that had oil leak issues but they would at least start when asked. I realize you aren't too intelligent when it comes to Harleys but let's not share your inexperience and total biaswith the forum, K?
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From: Misawa Japan
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RE: hard to start?
Evidently, whoever wrote this failed to consult with IG. 
Fuel has additives that separate over time. Some cling to different areas in your carb, like the slow jet, which is easily plugged due to the small opening. Also, the water content builds-up and settles, having much more effect on the small area inside of the float bowl.
When we start mowers in springtime at the range, many times they won't start until you dump the tank and put in fresh fuel...not the stuff that has been setting in 5 gal containers all winter either...straight from the pump.
Fuel has additives that separate over time. Some cling to different areas in your carb, like the slow jet, which is easily plugged due to the small opening. Also, the water content builds-up and settles, having much more effect on the small area inside of the float bowl.
When we start mowers in springtime at the range, many times they won't start until you dump the tank and put in fresh fuel...not the stuff that has been setting in 5 gal containers all winter either...straight from the pump.
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RE: hard to start?
ORIGINAL: deej
Wait a minute!! So you're telling me that its easier to pull the seat everytime rather than run the thing out of gas? Ok to each his own, but you gotta at least try the other way just once.
Wait a minute!! So you're telling me that its easier to pull the seat everytime rather than run the thing out of gas? Ok to each his own, but you gotta at least try the other way just once.
Sheesh-us-christ.
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RE: hard to start?
ORIGINAL: Bonafide
No smartazz - that's not what I said. And, covering the exhaust trick doesnt work on my bike. BTW, I was fixing to make some kool-aide - wanna come over and stir it for me? Sheesh-us-christ.
ORIGINAL: deej
Wait a minute!! So you're telling me that its easier to pull the seat everytime rather than run the thing out of gas? Ok to each his own, but you gotta at least try the other way just once.
Wait a minute!! So you're telling me that its easier to pull the seat everytime rather than run the thing out of gas? Ok to each his own, but you gotta at least try the other way just once.
Sheesh-us-christ.
kawiridr04 - Mine does that too. I go long times in between riding my KLX - so much so that I'll do a monthly start up and ride around the cul-de-sac a bit to keep it from wasting away. No flaming now - I have 3 other bikes I ride. I have some usual mods, ie: Big Gun - rejet - snork removed. The easiest thing to do is pull the seat off, and cover the hole up on the air box with your hand or something that will seal the air. Pull choke and go thru your normal start up routine. This last time I started mine - it had been sitting for a good 6 months without being touched - GAS ON. After replacing a dead cell'd battery - I had to cover up with the airbox hole with a thick piece of plastic before it would start - I couldnt seal it enough otherwise. It did smoke a bit while warming up. Changed the oil and went for a 100 mile ride with no problems.
Don't get all mad at me, I didn't mean to hit a nerv man. I was just stating that its not easier to pull the seat and cover the box.
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