Hey guys, I am having trouble starting my bike. I havent ridden it for about a month and when i tried to start it the only thing that happens is it keeps cranking. Now when i turn on the choke while im cranking it it starts i let it warm up for a good 2 minutes and throw down the choke and it just dies. Even with the bike fully warmed up it wont start unless the choke is on. Any ideas whats wrong?

I am at around 560 miles and have not had a tuneup or oil change.

Thanks in advance

James

 

bad gass no not from the tacos eather its BAD to let the bikes sit for long periods with out some sort of stabilizer in the tank and carbs see bad things hapen from sitting around

 

might need to clean the carb, also new bikes should be getting a tune up around 500, soyou might wannaget that done after you get it running.

 

Any tips on how i clean the carb? Im new to this. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

do you have the book? if not than get it it will save your bacon on more than one accation

 

If you have something that new and aren't sure on how to work on it. I wouldn't mess with it. I would just take it to the dealer for service.

 

Dirty carbs? Not likely. My guess is that between possibly bad fuel, and the seasonal temperature change (if this applies to you) it willcause the bike tonot run well. Syphon the old gas out andput some fresh gas in. If it still runs poorly, you may just need to adjust the idle. (Bump it up a little.) When it gets cold outside, sometimes motorcycles don't like to idle very well.

 

Don't forget about draining the bowls. But yes, try new fuel.

 

Thanks guys!! Ill try it out tonight.